I did it!

I applied for my first job in the life Sciences industry. I feel like having a panic attack now, or puking up the ravioli.

April 7, 2008

Hiring Manager

Cook Medical Group

Bloomington, Indiana

Via: careerbuilder.com

CLINICAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST APPLICATION

Please consider me for the advertised position of Clinical Communications Specialist. As you can see on my resume’, I have spent the last year in programs through the Life Sciences Initiatives at both Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University Continuing Studies programs. My recent education and Bachelor’s degree in English combined with my work experience in the newspaper industry and my supervisory experience in banking makes me an excellent candidate for the position. Through my years with Monroe County Bank and also the Herald-Times I have also participated in several conferences, in-house training and outside seminars in management, communications, sales and supervision that have developed me as a well-rounded and enthusiastic learner and employee.

In my years in the newspaper industry I have excelled at multi-tasking, completion within tight deadlines and leadership. Several years ago a coworker and I were asked to lead discussions with groups from every department of the newspaper with the ultimate goal of increasing circulation. In the years since that project, the Herald-Times has been one of the only newspapers of its size in the state to consistently increase circulation annually. Last year, because of my excellent customer service and reputation for attention to detail I was offered the newly created position of Public Notice Specialist. Since my promotion, I have completed a three phase project which has increased efficiency, accuracy and ultimately will increase revenue for the company. I am skilled with Microsoft Word and other programs specific to newspaper production and ad entry.

I look forward to hearing from you about the exciting opportunities available at Cook Medical Group. I have references available upon request.

HOPE E.

Enc: Resume’

Editing to add: I caught the grammar error after I sent it, Anyone else catch it?