Hi Sara,
I've made a number of changes, so please read carefully. You sound like an extremely confident person (which is an asset).
Good luck with this. Write again if you need more help.
Best wishes, Clive
put your full address in top right corner
Milan, 28 August 2006
Dear Mr, Schmidt ,
if you are looking for a determined and detail-oriented person who will contribute to your company's success, I would like to encourage you to consider my application for a 5 months internship in your company starting October 2006.
My name is Sara Rossi and I am a 19 years old, highly motivated student at the University of Milan, Italy. Currently I’m in the second year of a three year bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management Sciences, with a major in Tourism Management.
I have always thought that theory is the basis of everything, but at the same time I am convinced that experience is what makes a person unique. I think that an internship in your company can definitely provide a rare opportunity for gaining the valuable “hands- on experience” that I am looking for. I am confident that courses in marketing, event management, communication and promotion of tourism, combined with several business courses, will make me a good candidate for this internship.
Personally, I define myself as an energetic and open-minded achiever with a dynamic, goal-oriented attitude and with an insatiable appetite to keep learning. I have always demonstrated commitment to excellence, through my academic career and through my previous working experience. If you give me the opportunity, I will be glad to continue this commitment to excellence by working in your company.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me via email. I look forward to your response. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sara Rossi
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Sara Rossi
Address: ...
Telephone: ...
Fax: ...
Date and place of birth: ... <<< Where I live, we omit this
Nationality: Italian
E- Mail: ...
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
· 2006-2007: University of Hamburg, Germany. Exchange student
· 2005-2006: University of Milan. Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management Sciences - Major in Tourism Management
· 2004-2005: “Giacomo Leopardi” High School, Milan. School of economics and languages. Completion of high school with a comprehensive mark of 100%, A+.
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Selected for a 6 months exchange program (Erasmus) at the University of Hamburg, Germany
- Winner of a prize from the bank “Banca A” for completing high school with an overall average of at least 95%.
- Final grade for high school: 100%.
- Successfully skipped a grade in elementary school <<< Perhaps omit this
WORKING EXPERIENCE
- Summer of 2006: Secretary for the firm ... (Milan)
- Summer of 2005: Receptionist at the “Hotel ....” of Milan, Z Hotels
- Summer of 2003: Internship at the Tourist Office of Milan; Assistant at the front office
Where I live, the standard way to format info for each job is:
start/end dates Job Title, Company name
Point form summary of duties/responsibilities, using 'bullets' (solid black circles)
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGES
- Italian: mother tongue
- English: intermediate level both written and spoken; “First Certificate in English”, grade A (Council of Europe Level B2)
- German: intermediate level both written and spoken; “Zertifikat Deutsch”. (Council of Europe Level B1)
- French: beginner level
- Spanish: beginner level
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent computer skills; European Computer Driving Licence (Word, Excel, Access, Internet..)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, to meet deadlines and to work in a team. Strong organizational skills and problem-solving
INTERESTS
I love traveling around the world and getting to know new people. I’m also very keen on competitive sports.