Introductions
I am applying for the front desk position.
I heard about the front desk position from Dr. Smith, my English professor, who suggested I contact you.
I am interested in learning more about the front desk position.
I think I would be a good match for the job because _______________.
Describing educational background
I am currently a rising junior majoring in English in the Baruch Honors Scholars program.
I am currently a junior at Baruch College majoring in English.
As a recent graduate of Baruch College’s English department, I….
Describing past work
I served as an intern at _______________.
I interned at ________________.
I worked at _______________.
I was responsible for filing paychecks…
I helped create a filing system/to push a new initiative…
I am familiar with working at a front desk…
I feel very comfortable editing documents based on my experience working at The Ticker…
I have experience editing documents…
I gained experience working with customers…
I possess experience working in the finance industry…
I have extensive experience working in the media industry/in the medical field…
Describing skills
I honed my ability to respond quickly to emails…
I developed my ability to respond to students’ essays…
I sharpened my editing skills…
I refined my data-entry skills…
Describing collaboration
I worked closely with the head supervisor of marketing.
I collaborated with a team of interns.
Highlighting leadership experience
I organized a company-wide effort to…
I led my group…
I managed a team of my peers…
I created a new database…
Introducing your background
I come from a diverse background. My family is Indian…
My time overseas taught me…
Having grown up in a Hindi-speaking household, I have a passion for learning new languages.
Closing
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
I look extremely forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to the opportunity of discussing this position with you in person.
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