125 S. High Street
Austin, Texas 78744
512-337-3337

May 1, 2000

Key points:

·        Graduating

·        Commercial Sales

·        Financial Orientation

·        Industry Knowledge

·        Leadership

·        Transcript Skills

·        Relevant Hobby

·        Local Contact

Mr. James R. Big
Director of College Relations
Hewlett-Packard
Palo Alto, CA 94444

Dear Mr. Big:

In May I will be graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in marketing supported by strong set of finance and computer applications. I am seeking a position in commercial sales, which draws equally from my marketing and finance strengths. Your opportunity in calling on corporate financial managers for the purpose of selling financial software and hardware solutions excites me.

Hewlett-Packard and other hardware vendors in the computer industry offer a unique opportunity to use many of my skills. My elected leadership activities and involvement in intramural team sports give you some clue to my personality and spirit. My unofficial transcript illustrates the depth and breadth of my skills and interests in your opportunity.

I read several popular computer magazines regularly and have attuned to recent developments in microcomputers and related equipment throughout college. I work part-time at a local computer retailer dealing with everyone from hackers to local business owners.

The enclosed resume provides detail about my credentials and interests, but I need an opportunity to personally talk to you to best express how I can contribute to Hewlett-Packard. Even if you could put me in contact with a local representative as a shadow for a day, my talents would be clearer. I will call you on Wednesday to see when we might be able to get together.

Sincerely,

Edward R. Bell

Enclosures: Resume

Unofficial Transcript