2021 Cal Maritime Career Guide

Sample Cover Letter

554 South Hope Street Vallejo, CA 90404

January 26, 20XX

Cornel West Talent Acquisition Specialist The Global Company 5678 Tray Way Chicago, IL 93802

Dear Mr. West,

I am applying for the Security & Mapping Internship for Summer 2020 found on TheGlobalCompany.com. I am currently a junior at California State University (CSU) Maritime Academy pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs. Interning for The Global Company, specifically within the security sector, would be an opportunity of a lifetime. Being exposed to and learning from professional security analyzers, assessing risk of Global Security’s high-risk assets, and understanding the new, innovative technology The Global Company recently began using will greatly augment my school learning. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement, security, and interagency cooperation. As a Cadet Operations Officer attending CSU Maritime Academy, I am charged with the shared protection of the Academy’s vessel, T.S. Golden Bear . Using my experiences and schooling in organization, security, and efficiency, I schedule the cadets in my division to stand watch over our port, sign off on security logs after watch, and reporting any discrepancies to the commandant’s office. In doing so, I am responsible for the safety of my cadets and federal property held within: T.S. Golden Bear , and U.S. Coast Guard assets. In the classroom, my International Relations and Maritime Security class has given me a foundation in analyzing risk of assets in all capacities as well as the need for clear interagency communication. I completed a project as part of my coursework requiring me to professionally assess the security risk of our university’s port and propose solutions to minimize that risk. These proposals were then implemented as part of my role as Cadet Operations Officer. Thank you for taking the time to review my application. I look forward to speaking with you about setting up an interview. I can be reached via email, jjervay2323@csum.edu, or phone, 510-555- 2534.

Sincerely,

John Jervay

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