Student cover letters are still business letters that follows the same guidelines and format. These are usually written in 3 to 5 short paragraphs no longer in overall length than one page of a standard paper. Student cover letters are meant to be short, concise but comprehensive.

Employers use cover letters and the accompanying resume or the curriculum vitae as the first stage in screening applicants for a certain position. That makes an effective student cover letter one that can successfully pass this first hurdle and sets the applicant up for an interview.

Here's a student cover letter sample that you can follow. You can find different approaches and styles if you check various student cover letter samples. Any of them may be equally effective.

Juan de la Cruz
Lot 4, Block 10 Marian Village
Consolacion, Cebu
Philippines
123 - 0000, 0919 - 1234567
shadowrun_lucas@yahoo .com

May 19, 2009

Alberto Rojas
Ocho Cinco Insurance
North Reclamation Area
6000 Cebu City
Philippines

Dear Mr. Rojas:

I am applying for the Home Equity Collector position posted on the Sunday issue, May 23, 1999 of Sunstar Daily.

As the accompanying resume details, I have the requirements you need. In brief, here is a comparison of your requirements and my preparation to meet them.

1. You Need: An independent, detail-oriented individual having excellent communication skills, particularly in financial collections.

My Qualification: My on-the-job training experience at Pag-IBIG Fund had specifically prepared me in collection cases. Among my responsibilities were composing mail solicitations, and conducting follow-up calls on our extensive list of clientele.



2. You Need: Must have strong computer application skills (specifically Microsoft Excel)
   
   My Qualification: My Qualification: I use Microsoft Office when crafting letters and spreadsheets. I am particularly well-versed in using MS Excel.
   
   
   
3. You Need: Knowledge in bankruptcy, foreclosure, collection laws and practices
   
   My Qualification: I graduated from the University of the Visayas with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management. In addition, I have taken additional courses in real estate law and finance.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon. I am eagerly at the prospect of providing additional information, or discuss relevant details, and to meet you in person at your earliest convenience.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.


Sincerely,


Juan de la Cruz


Note, that this student cover letter sample is only appropriate when a specific position announcement also lists the necessary requirements. For job announcement that don't do check other student cover letter example found within this site.

Additionally, you can find sample cover letter for students in books and overt the internet.