BAD  COVER  LETTER

To Who It Concerns,

What this is, is a application applying for a job or employment at your company.  I am an alumni of Cal State Dominguez Hills.  My program is known for it’s hands on approach to learning.  If I had went to another school, I probably wouldn’t no as much as I now no about digital audio and video mediums.

Alls I need to know is, do you have a job that I would be interested in.  I need money fast and would be willing to start now if the pay is alright.  Call me as soon as possible so that we can conversate more about this.  I could of came by your facility last week, but I had other more important things to do that week, so I am now available on Tuesday from 7:15-8:00 or Friday from 9:30-10pm.

I have alot of professional references you can refer to and your free to check them at anytime.  You can call Dr.V or myself if you need a letter of recommendation.  I think I would be good for this job because I have done simular work in the passed.  I don’t want to sound to high pressure, but I do do that when I’m looking for work because its so flustrating to try and get a job.  I also have a demo reel of projects I worked on in class.  Me and my classmates worked in teams and demonstrated on many occasions that we were inept at producing quality projects.  Are projects are available for you to see whenever you want. Alls I have to do is call Dr.V to get you a copy. 

Your free to call me at work, but please don’t call my work number.  What you do do is call my cell phone.  I will stop whatever I’m doing at work to take your call.  I look forward to working for you and someday helping your company, but right now I really need some money.

Please call me ASAP,

Joe Blow

GOOD  COVER  LETTER
To Whom It May Concern (or the actual person’s name:  Mr./Ms. Johnson),
I am currently a student majoring in Digital Media Arts at the California State University Dominguez Hills.  I will be graduating in May of 20?? with a Bachelor of Arts degree in (Audio Recording/Television Arts/Music Technology) and would like to apply for an internship in your (Choose which you want:  Production, Broadcast Operations,  Development, Programming, Post Production, Casting, etc.) department.

When given the chance to intern at your company, I have no doubt that I will learn more fully how the entertainment industry functions.  I hope to gain “real world” experience and become more confident in my abilities as a future professional by understanding how (Write what you want:  a television show is developed from concept to distribution, or how TV shows are edited or sweetened).  I look forward to working with professionals who can help guide me in my future career goal in the industry.

I am proficient in (Choose some:  Microsoft Office, Avid, Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Photoshop, Encore, DVD Studio, ProTools, Tasman, Reason, Digital Performer, Flash, etc.) programs.  I have plenty of college-level reading experience and plenty of research and writing experience.  In the past year, I have produced a (Choose some:  Public Service Announcement on “Water Conservation”; a short drama feature with ADR, foley, and original music score; and a music video for the band, “Tiffany” on an interactive DVD complete with bonus material photo gallery, interviews, and behind-the-scenes documentary footage.  I learn fast, work hard, and have great discipline when it comes to punctuality and meeting project deadlines.

An interview at your company would allow me the opportunity to show you my portfolio and convince you that I am committed to serving an internship at your company. You can reach me at (333) 555-5555 or jblow@gmail.com to schedule an interview.  Thank you in advance for considering my application.
Sincerely,

Joe Blow