example of cover letter for resume

 Chris Smith
123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
(815) 555-5555
chrissmith@msn.com
April 2, 2004
Mary Johnson
Human Resource Department
Saint Mary’s Hospital
123 North Oak Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Dear Ms. Johnson:
I am currently RN eligible and seeking a position at Saint Mary’s Hospital. I will be taking my examination April 14th, 2004. I completed the NIU Dietetic Internship Program in December 2003 and have worked in several hospitals, clinics and clinical settings during my internship.
In August 2004 I will be obtaining a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, with research on the effects of stress on taste. I have worked at Northern Illinois University Recreation Center providing one-on-one nutrition education to students and Central DuPage Hospital providing staff relief for the dietitians. I have been involved in counseling patients with heart disease, including those who have had recent heart attacks. I have also worked with critically ill patients, cancer patients, diabetics, and patients with end-stage renal disease. Your 276 beds, full-service hospital would appear to be the ideal environment to start to my career.
Enclosed is my resume for your review. I look forward to an interview to learn more about this exciting opportunity and to discuss my qualifications. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Chris Smith
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