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I am seeking a   or    \ninternship for summer, fall, spring year. (If you know someone who suggested this organization or has a connection, mention it here).  \nSome of my relevant course work includes   ,   , and   As a result of the knowledge I have acquired in these and other courses , in addition to my (personal quality or other experience ), I am confident that I could contribute to (name of organization) while gaining some practical experience.  \nIn this section, include any or all of the following:  \n􀁸 A story about your background  \n􀁸 Why you are impressed with the organization  \n􀁸 Statements communicating your enthusiasm for the internship opportunity  \n􀁸 Details about specific skills that would be helpful to any organization, such as customer service, attention to detail, or specific skills such as Excel or HTML  \nMy resume is attached. I will contact you in a week or so to inquire about potential internship possibilities.  \nSincerely,  \nName Phone  \nEmail address  \nSee next page for a completed version of this letter.  \nCOMPLETED INTERNSHIP COVER LETTER  \nSeptember 15, 201X  \nMs. Juanita Crecias, Assistant Manager Human Resources Department  \nBoys and Girls Clubs of Chicago 9768 American Street Chicago, IL 60655  \nDear Ms. Crecias:  \nI am a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) majoring in Kinesiology. I am seeking a fitness-related internship for Fall 201X. My professor, Dr. Callas, suggested that I reach out to the Boys and Girls Club to inquire about potential opportunities.  \nSome of my relevant course work includes Physiology of Exercise , Sport and Exercise Injury Management and Exercise Psychology. As a result of the knowledge I have acquired in these and other courses , in addition to my personal commitment to bettering the health of urban youth , I am confident that I could contribute to the Boys and Girls Clubs while gaining some practical experience.  \nI was raised in Chicago with limited opportunities to stay fit, and feel strongly about working to provide opportunities to our youth to improve their physical fitness, since it is so entwined with overall well-being. I feel confident that I would be able to motivate and encourage your clients to do their best. In addition, I have experience with desktop publishing and social media, should you need assistance with marketing and promotion as well.  \nMy resume is attached. I will contact you in a week or so to inquire about potential internship possibilities.  \nSincerely,  \nCharles Robinson  \n(773) 555-6755  \n[c.robinson@gmail.com](c.robinson@gmail.com)","cbCaisDiR4PmOI3w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisDiR4PmOI3w","pdf",95360,"English","# Introduction\n## Template Sections\n## Completed Internship Cover Letter","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in the cover letter template for an unadvertised internship?\",\"answer\":\"Include the date, recipient contact details, your school year and major, the type of internship you are seeking, relevant coursework and skills, a brief story or background, reasons you are impressed with the organization, and an enthusiastic closing with resume attachment and follow-up timing.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the completed example differ from the generic template?\",\"answer\":\"The completed version fills in specific details such as the applicant’s major, the internship focus (fitness-related), the professor’s referral, named relevant coursework, personal motivation, and contact information for the sender.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the closing paragraph communicate?\",\"answer\":\"It should state that the resume is attached and that the sender will contact the organization in about a week to ask about internship possibilities, followed by a professional sign-off.\"}]","Sample Cover Letter for an Unadvertised Internship | PDF",1789293870]