Sample Cover Letter Environmental Science

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Ella Environmental 25 Mountain Ave Nature Valley VIC 3044 0404 500 100 18 August 2015 Ms Josie MacKenzie Graduate Recruitment Co-ordinator Monarc Environmental 22 Treehill Grove Sunshine VIC 3058 Dear Ms MacKenzie, It is with great interest that I apply for your Environmental Science Intern Program, as advertised on the Monash University Career Gateway website on 12 August 2015. The idea of working for Monarc Environmental has great appeal as your commitment to educating industry on waste control is something I particularly admire and value. I am a third year student completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree at Monash University with majors in geoscience and chemistry. I am keen to apply my knowledge and key skills gained through both university study and industry related work experience. My studies have assisted me in gaining relevant technical skills in testing and monitoring water quality and provided an understanding of contaminants such as soil, groundwater, sediment or surface water for the general protection of human health. Course field trips and volunteering activities for a conservation research project have also added to my abilities to collect and record data for analysis and increase my knowledge of the current issues, policies and legislation of Natural Resource Management and freshwater systems. My success in units requiring scientific report writing skills have highlighted the importance I place on being methodical, accurate and complying with regulatory standards. Through my part time employment in the retail and hospitality sector, I have a strong customer focus with the ability to communicate and deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. In my current work at Earth Bar I have had to handle many challenging customer enquiries and have learnt to resolve them in a professional and timely manner. Through my voluntary work with Conservation Volunteers, I have participated in community education programs to raise awareness of water resource management and this has helped me to further develop my presentation skills. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my application. My resume and academic transcript are attached as requested. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my key skill areas and interest in your organisation further at an interview and can be contacted on 0404 500 100. Yours sincerely, Ella Environmental

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Environmental Science Intern Monarc Environmental

Monarc Environmental specialises in environmental monitoring, environmental site assessment and remediation, environmental systems review and a range of other

related services. We have a long history of working with the EPA and other government authorities to provide a range of much needed services to industry.

We are seeking a final year Environmental Science student who has a strong interest in environmental management. You will gain experience working within a highly skilled

multi-disciplinary team and hands on skills in environmental assessment and testing. Key Skills required:

Strong technical and data collection skills Excellent report writing skills

Good communication and presentation skills Strong attention to detail

Above all you must have a true passion for working in the environmental industry and a desire to learn and contribute to the Monarc Environmental team.

Applications are due on 27 August 2015. Please attach your resume and a copy of your academic transcript. For further information contact Ms Josie MacKenzie on 9494

4848.