cover_letter_xxxx.tex

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\documentclass[11pt]{letter} % Default font size of the document, change to 10pt to fit more text

\usepackage{newcent} % Default font is the New Century Schoolbook PostScript font 
%\usepackage{helvet} % Uncomment this (while commenting the above line) to use the Helvetica font

% Margins
\topmargin=-1in % Moves the top of the document 1 inch above the default
\textheight=8.5in % Total height of the text on the page before text goes on to the next page, this can be increased in a longer letter
\oddsidemargin=-10pt % Position of the left margin, can be negative or positive if you want more or less room
\textwidth=6.5in % Total width of the text, increase this if the left margin was decreased and vice-versa

\let\raggedleft\raggedright % Pushes the date (at the top) to the left, comment this line to have the date on the right


\input \jobname.txt % reads the input definitions for writing the individual letters

\begin{document}

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\begin{letter}{
Search Committee,\\
\group,\\
\institution}

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%	YOUR NAME & ADDRESS SECTION
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\begin{center}
\large\bf Hamfast Gamgee \\ % Your name
Department of Elven Studies \\
Arda University \\
123 Elendil Street \\
Minas Tirith, Gondor 01234
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\vfill

\signature{Hamfast Gamgee} % Your name for the signature at the bottom

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%	LETTER CONTENT SECTION
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\opening{Dear \people,}

I am writing to apply for {\position} at the {\group} in your Institution.

%PARAGRAPH ONE: State the reason for the letter, name the position or type of work you are applying for and identify the source from which you learned of the opening (i.e. career development center, newspaper, employment service, personal contact).

I am currently a postdoc at Arda University, working with Prof. Alatar Istari; and obtained my Ph. D. at Old Arnor University under the supervision of Prof. Pallando Istari. My research interests extend over a broad range of areas within elven studies including, but not limited to: Quenya and Sindarin philology, History of Akallabeth, the Wars of Beleriand in the First Age, and quantum field theory, as well as their mutually overlapping areas. For a more thorough description of my work, see the enclosed Research Statement. Also included in this application is my CV and a list of publications.

%PARAGRAPH TWO: Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products, services - above all, stress what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. If you have practical work experience, point out specific achievements or unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in the resume. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume or application which summarizes your qualifications, training, and experiences. The purpose of this section is to strengthen your resume by providing details which bring your experiences to life. 
 
You will soon receive letters of recommendation from professors Alatar Istari, Pallando Istari, and Celeborn, Lord of Lothlorien, among others. If you require additional information or should you have any questions, you can contact me via my e-mail: \texttt{hamfast\_gamgee@gondor.edu}.
 
%PARAGRAPH THREE: Request a personal interview and indicate your flexibility as to the time and place. Repeat your phone number in the letter and offer assistance to help in a speedy response. For example, state that you will be in the city where the company is located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview. Alternatively, state that you will call on a certain date to set up an interview. End the letter by thanking the employer for taking time to consider your credentials.

Thank you very much for your time and for considering me for the position. I look forward to hearing from you.

\closing{Sincerely yours,}


\encl{CV \\ Research Statement \\ List of Publications} % List your enclosed documents here, comment this out to get rid of the "encl:"

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\end{letter}

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