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研究生求职信结构 The skills I acquired in researching and writing a dissertation in South American Cultural Studies will be enormously useful in this position.
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Graduate Student Cover Letter Structure
Your Present Address
City, STATE Zip Code
Date
Contact’s Name
Contact’s Position Title
Employer Name
Street Address
City, STATE Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Contact’s Name: (OR “Dear Hiring Manager”),
1st Paragraph (Introduction) 研究生求职信结构
- Briefly describe who you are (e.g., “completing PhD in Social Psychology at Duke University”)
- Express enthusiasm and interest in the position
- If you were referred by a specific person in the company, you can mention it here
- Outline the rest of the document (connecting your most relevant skills/experiences, based on the job description and your previous research, to the actual position/organization) – set up the structure that you will follow (e.g., focusing on communication skills, then analytical skills, then real-world experience;OR focusing on problem solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and then technical skills, etc.)
2nd – 4th Paragraphs (Body – Elaborating on specific experiences, skills, & fit – Order of these
paragraphs depends on importance and how you’ve outlined it previously)
- Tell a story about or describe your experience that references several of the necessary qualifications for which the employer is asking (e.g., communication skills, technical expertise, analytical skills, etc.)
- Tell another story showcasing a different aspect of yourself that is relevant to the position – You can think of the structure of the Cover Letter and Resume as similar (start with the most important/relevant experiences) 研究生求职信结构
- Explicitly state aspects of the role, team, and organization that you are applying to and emphasize your fit
- Provide evidence that you have the skills/experience/talent necessary and that you will utilize these in the most relevant and productive way for that particular organization
Final Paragraph (Next Steps)
- Thank them and reaffirm your enthusiasm about the role, team, and organization
- Restate your confidence in the fit between your background and role/expectations
- Detail your next action (e.g., “will follow-up with a call,” look forward to interviewing with you,” etc.)
Sincerely,
Your Typed Name
Graduate Student Cover Letter Structure – cont.
Job Description 研究生求职信结构
Principal Data Analyst
Big Bank LTD.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of econometric data, relating constants and variables,restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters to provide useful information.
- Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests;communicate feedback to internal clients around strength/relevance of criteria/requests for creating business relevant information.
- Translate data into useful information via strong analytic, synthesis, and communication skills
- Develop complex data structures to support the generation of business insights and strategy. 研究生求职信结构
- Maintain data infrastructure and develop scripts to automate recurring processes.
- Analyze data analysis requests obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems and define data modeling requirements, validation of content, and problem solving parameters.
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Use intuition and real time market intelligence to contextualize data/information and communicate your conclusions to inform product and marketing discussions.
- Ability to tell compelling stories using data/information in order to persuade/influence an audience.
- Identify opportunities to use data analysis to develop new strategies and improve business performance and utilize knowledge of mathematical modeling and other optimization methods to perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Strong grasp of statistical approaches to data analysis; familiarity with analytic stats packages such as Stata, minitab, or vista is a plus.
- Utilize programming and analytical tools including SAS, SQL, Teradata or similar relational database tool,and Unix to formulate mathematical or simulation models.
- Communicate and present data to management by developing easily digestible text/reports.
- Create communications suitable for public distribution to thought leaders, industry leaders,academics, clients, and mass media as needed.
- Serve as ambassador/speaker for the function when interfacing with colleagues from across the organization; explains the value add of data analysis in simple language, to the effect of growing our portfolio of internal clients
Qualifications 研究生求职信结构
The position requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Finance, Engineering,Mathematics, Science, Information Technology or a related quantitative analytical field, or equivalent experience. Must have the following skill set, through formal education or work experience: quantitative and qualitative data analysis; data modeling; developing reports; Teradata or similar relational database tool;SQL; SAS; Unix programming. Must have worked with significant data sets, and be comfortable manipulating such data sets to identify trends and extract useful information. Must be a gifted communicator, with a broad awareness of domestic cultural trends and interest in global markets.
Graduate Student Example Cover Letter
Dr. Marlo Gervaise
September 5, 2013
Provost’ Office
Stratham College
1745 University Drive
Gainesville, FL
Dear Dr. Gevaise,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Assistant Director of Data Analysis role. As I have studied the role description, I have become increasingly excited at the degree to which my experiences align with the key role requirements across the board. From my graduate work translating big data into useful information, to thecomplex process, policy, and interpersonal issues I navigated to complete that work, to my hands-on experience with non-profits, I believe the fit is a compelling one. 研究生求职信结构
The skills I acquired in researching and writing a dissertation in South American Cultural Studies will be enormously useful in this position. During my research in Uruguay, I became adept at navigating large data sets and translating themes in the data to useful information. During my dissertation I assimilated and analyzed over 6,500 pages of discourse, identifying patterns within that mass of text-based data and pulling out conclusions around those themes. I believe that this experience strongly foreshadows the work I would do as Assistant Director of Data Analysis, and speaks to my ability to convert data to actionable information.
Beyond my skill with parsing and analyzing data, I bring a grounded approach to solving complex problems.
During my doctoral field studies, I was often faced with problems that required multiple solutions. As a result, I learned to bring several solutions to the table, anticipate objections and prepare responses, and meet each issue with a plan, a contingency plan, and a back-up contingency plan. I believe that these skills will inform and enrich my work in researching and tracking potential donors.
Finally, I have hands-on experience working in donor development. Over the course of my 2012 internship wit the Wake County United Way, I analyzed the organization’s efficacy and wrote reports for prospective donors, which I presented in regional road shows; thus, I effectively provided a combination of research, marketing, and donor-facing support. From core data analysis, to complex problem solving, to field-based experience with donor development, I believe that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for this position.
I would relish the opportunity to take these skills to such a prestigious and forward-thinking organization such as Stratham College. Not only am I an ideal fit for the position but, as a graduate of Duke University, I also bring first-hand knowledge of the power and value of a liberal arts education, and would be delighted to represent an institution like Stratham. Finally, Stratham’s commitment to encourage “students to grow personally,professionally, and philosophically” and to “make a lasting mark” resonates strongly with me. The school’s commitment to this type of personal and social growth can only be continued with a strong endowment. I want to be a part of the team that fosters that mission. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ellie M. Clampett
Internship Position 研究生求职信结构
Ms. Gillian Notelovitz
Intern Coordinator
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights/Leadership Conference Education Fund
1629 K Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
October 10, 2013
Dear Ms. Notelovitz:
As a first-year Ph.D. student in Political Science at Duke University, I am writing to express my sincere interest in a Summer 2011 internship with the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the Leadership Conference Education Fund. After speaking with several of my professors, I determined that the Leadership Conference internship provides an ideal opportunity for me to work and grow as I look to gain real-world experience in the policy arena. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is an important and influential coalition, and one to which I believe I can contribute my analytical skills and academic training.
My strong writing and research skills make me well qualified to perform the work and meet the challenges of an internship with the Leadership Conference.
My background in the study of American politics began during my undergraduate career, also at Duke University, where I earned a B.A. in Political Science and African & African American Studies. I conducted independent research on topics such as racial attitudes, political institutions, and policy outcomes as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. As a Ph.D. student, I am working toward certification in the fields of Political Behavior & Identities and Race, Ethnicity, and Politics. My studies focus on civic discourse and the ways in which beliefs, attitudes, and social identities influence political decision-making, as well as the salience of race in American politics. 研究生求职信结构
The pursuit of my bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in these fields has helped me to develop my organizational and communication skills, as well as a nuanced understanding of political analysis, policymaking, and a number of other key issues facing disenfranchised communities. Furthermore, my prior internships and involvement as a student leader have provided me with substantial experience communicating and collaborating with people at all levels and across disciplines within organizations, successfully serving as a member of a team, and working with diverse groups of people.
My commitment to social justice and advancing research in racial and ethnic minority politics, coupled with my demonstrated skills, shows that I am ready and motivated to gain experience at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the Leadership Conference Education Fund this summer. Thank you for considering my
application.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Haskins
