Your Name

15 middle of nowhere Way

Sometown, MD 55555
(215) 555-5555
luke.watko@gmail.com


July 30, 2013

Christine Smith
VP Technical Services
ZYX Company
1224 Main St.
Anytown, MD 55555

Dear Ms. Smith:

Are you searching for a software engineer with a proven ability to develop high-performance
applications and technical innovations? If so, please consider my enclosed resume. I have participated in
proposals and presentations that have landed six-figure contracts and believe my experience makes me
a perfect candidate for the job.


Since 2012, I have served as a software engineer for XYZ Company, where I have been repeatedly
recognized for developing innovative solutions for multimillion-dollar, globally deployed software and
systems. I am responsible for full lifecycle development of next-generation software, from initial
requirement gathering to design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation.

Known for excellent client-facing skills, I have participated in proposals and presentations that have
landed six-figure contracts. I also excel in merging business and user needs into high-quality, cost-
effective design solutions while keeping within budgetary constraints.

My technical expertise includes cross-platform proficiency (Windows, Unix, and Linux); fluency in 13
scripting/programming languages (including C#, C++, VB, Java, Perl and SQL); and advanced knowledge
of developer applications, tools, methodologies and best practices (including OOD, client/server
architecture and self-test automation).

My experience developing user-friendly solutions on time and on budget would enable me to step into a
software engineering role at ZYX Company and hit the ground running. I will follow up with you next
week, and you may reach me at (555) 555-5555. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,



Your Name

Enclosure




Your Name
555-555-5555
luke.watko@gmail.com
545 Some Address In middle O nowhere

Objective:
Seeking a mid-level Software Development position which would allow me to use my analytical and
technical skills to further my career with a reputable company.

Experience:
September 2012-Present Engility Corp Patuxent River, MD
C# Software Developer:
* Work closely with Software Project Leader to provide delivery of the platform according to schedule.
* Mentor and Assure Design and Coding Standards are maintained.
* Bring depth in the .NET and C# environments.
* Attend all design and code reviews for the features that are being implemented within the system.
* Learn the architecture of the platform and assure that the architecture is maintained as features are
added to the system

August 2011-September 2012 Northrup Grumman Patuxent River, MD
UAS Sensor Operator Instructor:
* Responsible for in flight operation of BAMS- D UAS sensor systems to include dynamic re-tasking,
collection of imagery and maintaining data logs.
* Conducted technical training of sensor capabilities to new operators to include best practices and
limitations.
* Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determined technical solutions in accordance with
product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives
for coordinative product solution.
* Conducted Mission Planning by constructing target decks based off of customer requirements.
* Coordinate directly with pilot during tactical imaging portions of flight; provided assistance to pilot in
performing communication, navigation, and aviation duties.

Education:
* 2013 B.S. in Computer Science, Grantham University.
* 2005 U.S. Airforce Intelligence School, Imagery Analyst Course.
* 2004 Diploma, Destiny High School, Globe, Arizona.

References:
Some Dude 555-555-5555 email@email.com
Some Dude 555-555-5555 email@email.com
Some Dude 555-555-5555 email@email.com

Additional Information:
Software: SOCET GXP, REMOTE VIEW, Vitec ELT, IESS, WARP, PRISM, CSP, HTML, Java, C#, Visual Basic,
Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, Oracle.



Activity prepared by Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., Allentown, Pa
Research has indicated that some questions are commonly asked during employment
interviews. Fifteen of the most common questions are listed here. Read the question
and write notes you might use in giving answers to the interviewer. Pay attention to the
tips, which are intended to guide your answers. This activity will help prepare you for
formal and informal job interviews.
1. What are your short-range goals? Seeking a mid-level Software Development
position which would allow me to use my analytical and technical skills to further
my career with a reputable company.
2. Where do you want to be five years from now? I see myself in five years having
gained the expertise to take on much larger challenges within the company.
3. What special skills do you have? My technical expertise includes cross-platform
proficiency (Windows, Unix, and Linux); fluency in 13 scripting/programming
languages (including C#, C++, VB, Java, Perl and SQL); and advanced
knowledge of developer applications, tools, methodologies and best practices
(including OOD, client/server architecture and self-test automation).
4. What kind of job are you most interested in? I would Ideally like a position in
which my skills are utilized and I am challenged while creating something
meaningful.
5. What characteristics do you feel are most important for this job? I feel a great
analytical mind, along with the creativity to design and develop software would
serve well in this position.
6. What is your greatest strength? Why do you think you can do this job better
than anyone else? My ability to create a well matured piece of software in a
small amount of time.
7. What is your major weakness? If any I have a tendency to over analyze designs.
This on the other hand has helped me in the past to notice faults in the design
and correct it before software testing.
8. What were your most important achievements in your last position? The
development of fully matured and proper software has always been my first and
foremost concern.
9. Tell me about yourself. Im not sure exactly where you would like me to go with
this question is there anything in particular you would like to know about me?
10. Why do you want to work for this company? This company has long been known
as a forefront in software development. I feel that my technical and analytical
skills would fit extremely well with this company.
11. 11. What kind of recommendation do you think youll get from your previous
employer? I do believe all of my previous employers would give me an excellent
recommendation. I am leaving only to further myself and I had completed my
contracts with them with the upmost respect and diligence.
12. How do you feel about overtime? Overtime is a fact of life in software
development. I have no qualms about it and feel that if I need to work overtime
to get the best possible software for the customer I am happy to do so.
13. How long would you stay with us? I would like to see this blossom into a long
lasting career.
14. Why should we hire you? I feel my qualifications and history in developing fully
mature software at a rapid pace puts me leaps and bounds above any
competition.
15. Define the following:
o a. Cooperation to me defines as working together in a harmonious manner
to reach on end goal.
o b. Responsibility is being answerable, or accountable for something within
one's power, control, or management.
o c. Challenging is to me something stimulating or thought provoking. This
is something to be thought of as intriguing.