A recruiter describes how you pick out the requirements from the job description or the ad on one side of the page and match them up with your skills/experience on the opposite side of the page.

It works!

Good luck!

Dear ______:

I am interested in applying for the ___________ position advertised in __________. I believe I have both the educational background and job experience to qualify me for this position. I have been looking for a position with a similar description and would enjoy working for your company because ________.

I graduated _______ with __________. I studied ___________ which gave me the ability to _________. In school/college I was required to ________, _________, and ________. I learned time management skills, and gained experience working with others in a team setting.

In my current/past job, I _________. I am responsible for _________. I have done ___________. I learned__________. I achieved __________________. I created _____________. I managed ____________. I oversaw _________.

Please consider me for this position. I will benefit your company because ______________. I am available for an interview _________ and look forward to meeting you. You can reach me at _______________. Thank you.

Sincerely,