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September 12, 2008
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Dear [specific named individual]:
My deep-rooted passion for travel abroad would enable me to serve your company
well as an international consultant based in Japan. I must confess that I have
always had a passion for international travel and a curiosity for investigating
other cultures. As a child, my grandparents filled my stamp collection with
brightly colored stamps, souvenirs from their travels. I remember being so
captivated by my treasure chest of stamps that I vowed to visit these places
one day. I was nearly 13 during my first overseas adventure, and since then I
have pursued several adventures abroad, including extended trips to Japan,
the United Kingdom, and Europe, and a three-month internship with a consulting
company in Portugal.
As a new graduate educated in international trade and consulting, I can offer
your company expertise that will meet or even exceed your needs in export/import.
My background has prepared me for multiple, diverse challenges in communicating
with international clients, paying strong attention to detail, and in producing
essential documentation.
My hard work, professionalism, and dedication to employer success have resulted
in significant accolades and increased responsibilities. My superb organizational
skills, firm understanding of global trade regulations, and awareness of the bottom
line proved highly beneficial in my recent internship. Additionally, I can bring
the following experiences and skills to this position:
Ability to manage post-trade follow-up on delivery, quality specification,
regulatory issues, reorders and changes in orders.
Experience in traveling and living internationally and collaborating
with individuals from many cultures with varied communication skills,
work habits, and expectations.
Strong work ethic combined with the ability to perform in high-pressure,
fast-paced environments with long hours.
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, and English.
Excellent computer skills.
My education in management and foreign trade, as well as my strong
decision-making, problem-solving, and action-driven leadership skills
combined with my overseas experiences, make me an excellent choice for
the consulting position you are advertising. My childhood dream of global
travel has transformed me into a worldly consultant for your firm. I plan
to contact you to set up a personal interview at your convenience. Thank you
in advance for your consideration.
