So awhile ago I applied for a TOMS internship.
Since hundreds of people apply and there's only one spot for the one I was applying for I figured I might as well go crazy seeing as I don't have many distinguished qualifications.
I recently received an email that the position was filled. How could I not get the job with this beautiful cover letter?!?!
Dear TOMS,
I would like to express my incredibly great interest in the social media internship for summer 2012. I heard about this position when my mom texted me to check it out (while I was a room away), and despite that weirdness I was immediately very eager to apply.
I am currently a student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, majoring in Journalism, although I've gone back and forth with Political Science, Spanish, Global Studies, Marketing, and Veterinary Medicine, and this is just my first year. Ultimately, I have a huge passion for writing and also for TOMS itself and would love to be a part of such an inspiring company. Although I have not had the wherewithal to get very involved with the One for One movement, besides buying the shoes, I would love to in the future.
You specify that you are looking for someone highly organized with outstanding follow through skills, well it just so happens I am both! My junior year of high school while taking multiple AP courses and completing a lengthy study abroad application process I also worked 16 hours a week at a local bank as a call center agent. (fancy word for telemarketer, don't hate me) Working there I gained excellent customer service skills and I learned how to perfect my powers of persuasion which got me many peoples social security numbers. (It was one of the questions we had to ask for the application, I still can't believe people gave out their SS number over the phone to a stranger!) Anyways, with all those responsibilities I learned how to manage my time efficiently and complete work under very strict time constraints.
There are also several unique facts about me which prove I am perfect for this internship. I am an (online) ordained minister, although I have yet to officiate a wedding, I'm still convincing my friends it's legit. I have all the presidents memorized and can sing it on command. I make a mean PopTart. I know where in the world Carmen San Diego is, but if I told you I'd have to kill you. I was once retweeted by Zooey Deschanel (just kidding, a girl can dream). The only thing that might be questionable whether or not I could handle this internship is that I cannot complete a perfect cartwheel. I'm not sure how seriously that affects my eligibility, but I hope we can move past it.
Overall, I would make the perfect intern because of my fun personality and eagerness to learn. Along with this, I am also a positive team player, great multi-tasker, and very detail-oriented. My spring semester ends May 10th so I would be available for work anytime after that, or actually even before that, next week, tomorrow maybe…
Thank you for your time and consideration.
TOMS on,
Mackenzie Harding
I guess I'll have to keep my day job.
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