Internship Position
研究生求职信范例 My commitment to social justice and advancing research in racial and ethnic minority politics, coupled with my demonstrated skills
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. 研究生求职信范例
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.
The pursuit of my bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in these fields has helped me to develop my organizational and communication skills, 研究生求职信范例
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
