Sample Job Letter and Résumé

6103 Oliver Loving Trail Austin, Texas October 30, 1996

Dr. Art Ratzel Division 1513 Sandia National Labs P. O. Box 5800 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185 Dr. Art Ratzel: In last month's issue of Undergraduate Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories advertised positions for a summer undergraduate research program that is to begin in June 1997. Would you please consider me for such a position with your solar thermal division? I am a junior in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas, and my emphasis is in thermal fluids (see enclosed résumé). In reading about Sandia, I learned of the solar thermal work in your division. Solar thermal technology interests me greatly. While here at the University of Texas, I have taken a course in solar energy applications. My project for that course--the comparison of heat transfer fluids for a solar thermal power plant--specifically pertains to your division's work. After completing my bachelor of science here at the University of Texas, I plan to attend graduate school because I am interested in research. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work at Balcones Research Center in Austin and enjoyed the work and atmosphere associated with research. Given that Sandia National Laboratories is the foremost engineering research laboratory in the country, I would welcome the chance to work for you. Thank you for your consideration, and if you have any questions, please feel free to write, email, or phone.

Sincerely, Brad Smith Brad Smith

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