Dear Ms. Recruiter:

I am applying for the Research Assistant position with Massachusetts Marine Biological Laboratory advertised on CareerJournal.com. My education, experience and interests make me a great fit for the job.

As indicated in my attached résumé, I possess the research, communication and critical-thinking skills your ad described. I also have extensive experience using Lexis-Nexis, Internet journals and research software. As an intern at Virginia Biological Laboratory, I helped prepare educational materials for teachers and students in area schools and led weekly facility tours. I have a passion for marine biology, particularly the creative study of ecology and biomedicine for which your organization is known.

I am confident that I can be an asset to your organization and would like to request a personal interview to discuss my qualifications. I plan to be in the Boston area during the week of February 16, and will call you next week to arrange a meeting time convenient for you. Should you need to reach me before then, please feel free to contact me at (555) 555-1234 or aapplicant@emailaccount.com.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Anna Applicant

1234 Any Street

Anytown, ST 55555