This time last year I was getting antsy with my current job and really looking for a change. Somewhere I could see myself for many many years doing something I thoroughly enjoyed. While applying for a job at a rival university to my alma mater, I stumbled across my dream job being posted. I applied and the rest is history. I've been at my current job since October of 2009 and LOVE it.
All that to say that I'm helping my boyfriend with his cover letters for future jobs (because I'm the writer in the relationship) and he asked to see some of my old ones for ideas on how to compose his. I sent him a few with the comments "didn't get a call back or anything from this one" or "wasn't a fan of this one, but sent it anyway" until I opened THE cover letter. The one for my current job. When I read it, I remembered my nervousness and meticulous attention to detail while writing this specific cover letter, because I wanted it so bad. I laughed out loud reading this again. While you're reading this, keep in mind I worked with this same group of people I'm applying to for four years and then graduated and had to leave due to no openings in this department. For your reading pleasure, my cover letter for the admissions position I currently hold.
I hope you enjoyed that even half as much as I enjoy rereading that. Oh where I was a year ago... haPLNU Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Posting number: 0600423
Noelle Seybert
Cover letter
Research shows that it can take only seven seconds to create a first impression. However, it could take years for that first impression to be redefined. When it comes to private school admissions, first impressions play a key role into whether or not a student chooses to apply to the college in question. With my four years of experience within this field,
I know what it takes to show a good first impression and work with a student through the admissions process.
From August 2006 to December 2008, I played a key role in the planning and implementation of Preview Days at Point Loma Nazarene University. I took in hundreds of registration forms, had a staff of five current students help me find housing within the dorms, and then I found homes for the prospective students who arrive on campus with wide eyes and anticipation Thursday afternoon to kick off the event.
Two years in a row I was nominated for the Student Employee of the Year for PLNU. In 2008, I was awarded the title of Student Employee of the Year and then captured the title for the State of California as well, for my work within the Admissions Department during the 2007‐2008 school year.
I also worked with Parent Weekend for PLNU, which gave me practice of how to speak with parents and to find out what they’re looking for. I was an event intern for Parent Weekend 2008 at PLNU and watched the event come to fruition.
With all the events and programs I have been involved in, I have relied heavily on my public speaking experience. I competed in speech and debate all four years of high school, going to the state tournament a couple of times. When I thought my debate career was over, Skip Rutlegde of PLNU’s debate team contacted me and during my freshman year of college at PLNU, I competed extensively and went to nationals in Oregon.
Attached you’ll find my résumé, but I encourage you to also look at my LinkedIn.com profile to find all my recommendations and more information about my work history.
I have found my passion with the idea of admissions recruiting and would thoroughly enjoy coming back to work within this field. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Noelle Seybert
805.458.5655 – Cell
Noelle@JimSeybert.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/noelleseybert
Until next time...
Balancing life and work
PLNU Undergraduate Admissions staff November 2009
