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Do not say “To whom it may concern”, instead do your research using resources, like LinkedIn, to find the point of contact . Address the contact using “Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Jones:”.  \nBlock Style Cover Letter  \nAnita Diaz  \n123 Street Rd. | Greensboro, NC 27410 | (555) [555-5555 | anitadiaz123@gmail.com](555-5555 | anitadiaz123@gmail.com)[ ](555-5555 | anitadiaz123@gmail.com)October 8, 2019  \nBill Glover Jr., Vice President Glover Marketing Group 8910 Main Street, Suite 408  \nGreensboro, NC 27406 Dear Mr. Glover:  \nAfter speaking with Mr. Doe, VP for Sales about Glover Marketing Group, I am very interested in the Public Relations Internship. I will be graduating from UNC Greensboro in May with a major in International Business and am seeking an internship where I can apply my education, technology skills, and multicultural perspective.  \nAs you will note in my resume, I participated in the College Internship Program at Walt Disney World (WDW). I significantly improved my interpersonal communication skills while successfully maintaining customer loyalty. I interacted with hundreds of guests of varied backgrounds on a daily basis, providing them with service to effectively meet their needs and keep the“magic.” While at WDW, I developed valuable transferable skills and plan to use this background with your international clients.  \nIn addition to my internship, studying abroad gave me the ability to communicate cross-culturally and gain insight into international business etiquette. In a class project, my group developed a marketing strategy for a company’s new product. We conducted research and compiled results in a presentation and recommendations. As the facilitator, I delegated tasks and assigned positions. We even earned an A on the final project. For more on our project, check out my LinkedIn profile.  \nI would love the opportunity to discuss the Public Relations Internship with you further in a personal interview. I believe that with my prior experience and skills, I would be a tremendous asset to your company. Thank you for your time and consideration.  \nSincerely, Anita Diaz  \nAnita Diaz  \nThis is your opportunity to share your story by showcasing your strengths and experiences!  \nCareer & Professional Development  \n\\#1 EUC | 336.334.5454  \n[careers@uncg.edu | cpd.uncg.edu](careers@uncg.edu | cpd.uncg.edu)  \nDrop-in M–F, 10 am–4 pm No appointment needed!  \nUpload your resume to VMock and receive instant feedback [vmock.uncg.edu](vmock.uncg.edu)  \nEmailing a Cover Letter  \nMilestone 3  \nPROMOTE  \nDevelop Your Brand  \nEmailing a Cover Letter  \nCommunicating professionally is essential when exchanging emails with potential employers. 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