123 W. College Ave.
State College, PA 16802
January 15, 2014
Mr. James Jones
Human Resources Manager
XYZ Company
123 South Burrowes Street
State College, PA 16801
Dear Mr. Jones:
I am writing to apply for the computer science co-op position that was posted in the eCareer
engineering job search system at Penn State this past week. The position requirements mesh well with
my abilities and interests in web design. I have also uploaded a résumé for your review.
The job posting indicates a need for candidates with knowledge of various types of programming and
software used in web design. The computer science curriculum at Penn State includes extensive
coursework in C, C++, Java, HTML, UNIX, and SQL; I have already completed most of these courses. I
also have experience in using several web development software packages. My experience as a student
computer consultant for the University gave me exposure to both PC and Macintosh operating systems.
Please feel free to contact me at 814-865-5555 or jas1234@psu.edu to discuss my qualifications. I
would love to have the opportunity to speak with you about the co-op position at XYZ Company. Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jennifer A. Smith