Specifically, I Would Bring the Following Personal and Professional Traits to This Position

Karen R. Smith

City, VA 22222 |(703) 123-4567|

October 26, 2016

Dear Ms. Jones:

I am submitting this application for a Pathways internship position within your agency. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to enter public service and working to achieve the goals of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. I possess a passion for natural resources managementthat has guided my education and career path. I have carefully considered the qualifications that you are seeking,and believe that my background has prepared me to be uniquely qualified to fill an important position such as this.

I am a highly capable student who has demonstrated solid research and analytical skills throughout my student career. I am a motivated, results-driven team member with team leadership qualities. I possess strong problem-solving skills, andhave the ability to follow through and meet deadlines.

Specifically, I would bring the following personal and professional traits to this position:

Proven ability to communicate with a keen interest in writing assignments.

Four years of experience preparing papers from various sources of data on the topic of natural resources management. Researched and authored reports on natural resources policies and regulations and developed presentations for multiple class projects.

Independent research and analysis.

Researched physical and mechanical components in natural resources programs and processes.Studied sustainable development methods in order to compile and analyze data. Analyzed data using Excel and leveraged the use of pivot tables, graphs and charts.

Ability to support organizational processes.

Demonstrated ability to understand the organizational mission and to achieve organizational goals as assigned. Act consistently with integrity, with a focus on ethics and a dedication to excellence.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss in person how my qualifications align with your vision for this position. I will follow up with you in two weeks to see if we can arrange an appointment to discuss how I might add value to your organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration of my application materials.

Sincerely,

Karen R. Smith