As it has been a somewhat discouraging job search preventing me from posting some first words on my dear Stylebaby’s beautiful blog, I’ve decided to begin by sharing my cover letter to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Wish me luck!
Dear Sir or Madame,
I understand your publication has been bought out twice in the last two years and is quickly going down the tubes, and yet I have decided to throw my hat in the ring. I would like to sell automobile ads to save this dying art and am available for an interview. I have attached a resume outlining the details of an expensive education and diverse work experience for which I am sure you will find little use.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Mink Stole
[...] letter to the St. Louis Post Dispatch regarding an advertising department job went something like this. [...]