I'd like to get some opinions on this. I'm applying for an internship at a web site that only reports on news related to theatre, and the listing says that you should express interest in journalism and theatre. I edit for my college paper, so my interest in journalism will be apparent. That being said, I'm not sure how to explain my interest in theatre. I've seen 33 plays in the past year, but I'm not sure it's appropriate to mention that. I definitely love it, but aside from a playwriting class that I'm currently taking, I don't have much of a background in theatre. Is it appropriate to just gush (hopefully in an intelligent way) about how much I love it? Also, since the listing doesn't say that you should include a resume or writing sample, I'm not entirely sure what my e-mail should say. It says to have a hard copy of your resume ready if you are called in for an interview. Should I treat my e-mail like a cover letter and only include other information if it's requested?
2006-10-04 15:51:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Here's what I would do. Treat the email as nothing but formal, less than casual, but not exactly a cover letter either, because if they wanted a cover letter, likely they would have asked for it via word document and/or mail.
Start off with a salutation (if the person's identity you're addressing is applicable) and DO mention the 33 play thing......
Numbers look good. That is a lot of plays you saw, and that shouldn't hurt you one bit. To make up for what you feel is a lack of experience in theatre, be honest and heartfelt why you want to be involved in theatre, and complement it with a tidbit of something you have done.
Better yet, mention particular sequences and/or themes of 2-3 of the plays you saw to illustrate something that has struck a cord with you and applied in your own life. I'm telling you, not only will it be sincere, but they should love it.
I presume it is not an easy field to get into and the veterans there (directors and the like) are likely stern people who don't have much time and won't take on just anyone.
Don't come off as desperate either. Good luck to you......
2006-10-04 16:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by axelf57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who went on an internship last year in teh film industry, I would recommend that you highlight your journalism background for most of the paragraph, mention that you have a deep interest in theater and that in pursuit of that interest you are currently in a playwriting class.
2006-10-04 22:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by eellyysswwiimm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you are applying in a different field, mentioning that Monica Lewinsky is your role model, would certainly make your cover letter memorable....
(just kidding....)
2006-10-04 22:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try here!!
They have three samples!
http://www.bestcoverletters.com/cover-letters/Internship
2006-10-04 22:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blah blah blah , stay in school, just be yourself, stay of drugs, go to church, brush your teeth, and all of that good nature
2006-10-04 22:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they will hire cute girls, so some cleavage you'll do fine
2006-10-04 22:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by lonesomewalks 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋