From 38790a98a498054b9a5742098c10a8f5e60436ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Drew Short Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:44:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Fixing CL template --- ...-Elastic-Senior-Java-Engineer-Security.tex | 26 +++++----- cover_letters/template.tex | 51 ++++++++++--------- 2 files changed, 39 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/cover_letters/2019-09-CL-Elastic-Senior-Java-Engineer-Security.tex b/cover_letters/2019-09-CL-Elastic-Senior-Java-Engineer-Security.tex index 2f8a696..7e5880f 100644 --- a/cover_letters/2019-09-CL-Elastic-Senior-Java-Engineer-Security.tex +++ b/cover_letters/2019-09-CL-Elastic-Senior-Java-Engineer-Security.tex @@ -2,22 +2,22 @@ \documentclass{letter} % Uses 10pt %Use \documentstyle[newcent]{letter} for New Century Schoolbook postscript font % the following commands control the margins: -\topmargin=-1in % Make letterhead start about 1 inch from top of page -\textheight=8in % text height can be bigger for a longer letter -\oddsidemargin=0pt % leftmargin is 1 inch +\topmargin=-1in % Make letterhead start about 1 inch from top of page +\textheight=8in % text height can be bigger for a longer letter +\oddsidemargin=0pt % leftmargin is 1 inch \textwidth=6.5in % textwidth of 6.5in leaves 1 inch for right margin + \begin{document} -\signature{Drew Short} % name for signature +\signature{Drew Short} % name for signature \longindentation=0pt % needed to get closing flush left \let\raggedleft\raggedright % needed to get date flush left - - -\begin{letter}{ -Elastic \\ + + +\begin{letter}{Elastic \\ 3300 N Interstate 35, 7th Floor \\ Austin, TX 78705} @@ -34,13 +34,13 @@ drew@sothr.com & 1430 Taylor Ave W \\ \vfill % forces letterhead to top of page - -\opening{Dear Hiring Manager for the Senior Java Engineer - Security Position:} - + +\opening{Dear Hiring Manager for the Senior Java Engineer - Security Position:} + \noindent I found your open Senior Java Engineer position through the LinkedIn job boards and am applying because this role aligns with my future goals as a software engineer. I've recently transitioned to a lead role within a DevOps group as part of a long term inititive to align the operations team with the technical architecture team. As a result of that role change I've been responsible for the analysis, triaging, and assignment of security issues to domain teams. I've also, spent time with architecture tackling Zero Downtime and long term data archival needs for the platform. Security is a complicated field, and often a series of innocuous choices lead to a vulnerabilities. - + \noindent Over my last 8 years as a professional software engineer I have worked my way through testing, development, mentoring and leading positions at a variety of companies that specialize in unique market segments. In my most recent role, we've become dedicated users of Elastic products and I've come to appreciate the possabilities that ElasticSearch, Logstash, and Kibanna provide to search, consume, and visualize disparate sources of data in meaningful ways. I'd love to have an opportunity to become a member of the team involved in the production of the Elasticsearch component. \closing{Thank you for your time,} @@ -54,6 +54,6 @@ future goals as a software engineer. I've recently transitioned to a lead role w \end{letter} - + \end{document} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/cover_letters/template.tex b/cover_letters/template.tex index 0263b40..bfbeb07 100644 --- a/cover_letters/template.tex +++ b/cover_letters/template.tex @@ -1,19 +1,20 @@ % Cover letter using letter.sty -\documentclass{letter} % Uses 10pt +\documentclass{letter} % Uses 10pt %Use \documentstyle[newcent]{letter} for New Century Schoolbook postscript font % the following commands control the margins: -\topmargin=-1in % Make letterhead start about 1 inch from top of page -\textheight=8in % text height can be bigger for a longer letter -\oddsidemargin=0pt % leftmargin is 1 inch -\textwidth=6.5in % textwidth of 6.5in leaves 1 inch for right margin +\topmargin=-1in % Make letterhead start about 1 inch from top of page +\textheight=8in % text height can be bigger for a longer letter +\oddsidemargin=0pt % leftmargin is 1 inch +\textwidth=6.5in % textwidth of 6.5in leaves 1 inch for right margin \begin{document} -\signature{Susan R. Bumpershoot} % name for signature -\longindentation=0pt % needed to get closing flush left -\let\raggedleft\raggedright % needed to get date flush left - - +\signature{Drew Short} % name for signature +\longindentation=0pt % needed to get closing flush left +\let\raggedleft\raggedright % needed to get date flush left + + + \begin{letter}{Ms. Terri Roberts \\ Senior Staff Recruiter \\ XYZ Corporation \\ @@ -25,20 +26,21 @@ Anytown, New Jersey 05867} {\large\bf Susan R. Bumpershoot} \end{flushleft} \medskip\hrule height 1pt -\begin{flushright} -\hfill 1985 Storm Lane, Troy, NY 12180 \\ -\hfill (518) 273-0014 or (518) 272-6666 -\end{flushright} +\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{@{}l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r@{}} +drew@sothr.com & 1430 Taylor Ave W \\ +(651) 285-4565 & Saint Paul, MN 55104 +\end{tabular*} \vfill % forces letterhead to top of page - + + \opening{Dear Ms. Roberts:} - + \noindent PARAGRAPH ONE: State reason for letter, name the position or type of work you are applying for and identify source from which you learned of the opening. (i.e. Career Development Center, newspaper, employment service, personal contact). - + \noindent PARAGRAPH TWO: Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products, services - above all, stress what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain @@ -50,7 +52,7 @@ the reader to the enclosed resume or application which summarizes your qualifications, training, and experiences. The purpose of this section is to strengthen your resume by providing details which bring your experiences to life. - + \noindent PARAGRAPH THREE: Request a personal interview and indicate your flexibility as to the time and place. Repeat your phone number in the letter and offer assistance to help in a speedy response. For @@ -59,20 +61,19 @@ located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview. Or, state that you will call on a certain date to set up an interview. End the letter by thanking the employer for taking time to consider your credentials. - + \closing{Sincerely yours,} - - -\encl{} % Enclosures -\end{letter} - -\end{document} +\encl{} % Enclosures +\end{letter} + + +\end{document} \ No newline at end of file