From e4a3accf597a10dfc8a3f990fb80c749a453119c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Toby Vincent Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2022 18:05:23 -0500 Subject: feat(cover_letter): write cover letter for Discord --- src/cover_letter.tex | 18 +++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'src/cover_letter.tex') diff --git a/src/cover_letter.tex b/src/cover_letter.tex index 93e276a..0aed102 100644 --- a/src/cover_letter.tex +++ b/src/cover_letter.tex @@ -1,9 +1,11 @@ \input{sections/preamble} -\recipient{HR Department}{Corporation\\123 Pleasant Lane\\12345 City, State} +\newcommand{\position}{Software Engineer, Safety (Backend)} + +\recipient{HR Department}{Discord\\San Francisco, CA} \date{\today} \opening{Dear Sir or Madam,} -\closing{Sincerely yours,} +\closing{Thank you for your consideration,} \enclosure[Attached]{curriculum vit\ae{}} @@ -11,7 +13,17 @@ \makelettertitle -\lipsum[1-3] +I am contacting you in regard to the \emph{\position} position and would love to discuss the +opportunity you have. + +I have been involved in software for most of my life, both as a hobby, as well as professionally. I +have found software engineering to be an excellent conduit for my love of problem solving, +engineering, and finding elegant solutions to complex problems. I have high standards for quality +solutions that focus on simplicity, efficiency, and correctness. + +While I have an affinity for the Rust programming language, I have experience many other languages +such as C\#, Python, and JavaScript. I believe my proficiency for engineering, along with my love +and aptitude for Rust, make me uniquely qualified for this opportunity. \makeletterclosing -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2