SAMPLES RESUME/COVERLETTERS
Rosalyn Childers
224 McMurray Drive #8
Tipp City, Ohio 45237
April 14, 19-Mr. Robert Prudhomme
Director of Human Resources
Data Systems International
606 Trident Lane
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Dear Mr. Prudhomme:
I am interested in pursuing the Application Programmer position that was recently advertised
with the University of Dayton. For the past several years, I have followed the growth of Data
Systems from a small privately owned company to a multinational corporation. Your company
has certainly been a leader in the networking and data transfer field. I believe that my skills in
programming and systems analysis would make a valuable contribution to your company's
efforts, especially in the area of database design and management.
A second-semester senior at the University of Dayton, I will graduate in May with a B.S.
degree in Computer Science. As my résumé indicates, I have a working knowledge of several
of the programming languages you require.
My current interest lies in extending and applying my knowledge of VSAM. During my
internship with Dominick's, I used VSAM to develop a unique solution for accessing data in the
company's capital expenditure database. My effort helped the company to monitor and report
capital expenses in a more timely and accurate manner.
Additionally, my course work has included assignments where I worked with outside
companies on real-world programming projects. Through this type of study, I have become
very familiar in implementing all phases of the systems development process.
I look forward to hearing from you and possibly meeting with you in person.
Sincerely,
Rosalyn Childers
Rosalyn Childers
224 McMurray Drive #8
Tipp City, Ohio 45237
513-555-9876
Career Objective
To work as an application programmer or systems analyst where I can help
create innovative designs for database systems.
Education
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 19-Programming Language Fluency:
C++, COBOL, PL/1, JCL, CICS, VSAM
Related Employment
Programmer/Analyst Intern, Dominicks Food Stores
Information Systems Department, Northlake, IL
Summer 19-Wrote and maintained both batch and teleprocessing programs
in an MVS, IMS DB/DC environment
Rewrote several VSAM programs to access databases
Compiled a user manual for a capital expenditure system
Other Employment
Computing Lab Assistant, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
August 19-- to present
- Help students with questions about programming and
applications
- Operate and maintain printers, tape drives, and disk drives
- Attend weekly meetings on system problems, scheduled
downtime, and upgrades
General Motors Corporation, Norwood, Ohio
Assembly Line Worker
Summers 19--, 19-- Hired as temporary replacement to perform diverse duties on assembly line,
including mechanical and electrical jobs
- Promoted to security guard
References for Rosalyn Childers
Anita Janco
Data Center Coordinator
North Freeman Hall
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 45479
513-555-1991
Dr. Deanna Wilcox
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 45479
513-555-7193
Michael Cho
Senior Systems Analyst
Dominick's Food Store
Northlake, IL 60614
708-555-0860
444 Stevenson Hall North
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
March 2, 1995
Ms. Belinda Ovitz
Primemark, Inc.
276 Industrial Court, Suite B
Libertyville, IL 60067
Dear Ms. Ovitz:
As a systems analysis student at Northern Illinois University, I am writing to inquire about
possible summer internship opportunities in the Information Systems Department at
Primemark.
I first heard about Primemark's internship program from my uncle, Frank Greene, a member
of your technical support staff. My uncle has been telling me that Primemark's IS department
was instrumental in negotiating with several suppliers to convert to a paperless ordering
system. I believe that my skills would benefit such an enterprising department. My coursework
includes classes in database design and network architecture, which I feel have given me a
good framework for working in your information systems department.
Additionally, I have been a member of the student chapter of the ACM for the past year.
During this time, I have been active in attending chapter meetings, visiting MIS departments
of various organizations, and learning about new advances in computer science. My
involvement has allowed me to keep abreast of the latest developments in computer-mediated
work.
I will be at my school address and phone until May 6. After that time, I will be at my
permanent address. I would welcome an interview at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Peter Gonzales
Peter Gonzales
Permanent address:
800 N. Rose Court
Naperville, Illinois 60275
708-555-3909
School Address:
444 Stevenson Hall North
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815-555-7840
Objective
To obtain a summer internship as a programmer or systems support person in
an information systems department
Education
Attending Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Graduating in May 1997, Bachelor of Applied Science, Systems Analysis, minor
in Statistics
Overall GPA: 3.48/5.0
Relevant Coursework
Systems Design
Database Design
Systems Network Architecture
Activities
Association for Computing Machinery, Member, Northern Illinois University
Associated Student Government, Public Relations Director Sigma Chi
Fraternity,
Member, Philanthropy Chair
Experience
Village Commons Bookstore, DeKalb, IL. Summer 1994
- Stocked books, clothing, and stationery as member of sales team
- Organized inventory and established inventory control procedures
- Assisted customers with product questions
Physical Plant, Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL. Summer 1993
- Performed general groundskeeping activities, including cutting grass and
maintaining equipment
- Logged approximately 2,500 hours
Ace Hardware Store,
Wheaton, IL. After school and Summers 1991-1992
- Worked in all departments and learned all aspects of business
- Promoted to department manager from sales position
- Gained experience in ordering and inventory control
Honors
Dean's List, two semesters
Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman honorary
References for Peter Gonzales
Dr. William Johnson
Department of Computer Science
Cole Hall
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-555-6172
Juanita Cerillo
Project Manager
Neptune Data Systems
91 Westminster
Aurora, IL 60772
708-555-4199
Ralph Whitlock
Store Manager
Ace Hardware
5994 Roosevelt Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60189
708-555-8182
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