This is a page from the packet I FedEx’ed to Magellan’s on July 6, 2010:
Dear Mr. Gallo,
I really want to come work for Magellan’s.
I hope something here will catch your eye and possess you to pass this along to others in your organization.
What I can do for you:
- Rock your current needs today (for example, as your Merchandise Planning Manager)
- Draw on a wide range of skills to help you tomorrow
- Inspire my colleagues to raise their game, and coach them on how to do it
What I’m like:
- I can drop into any situation, analyze it quickly, and start solving problems
- I connect well with people at all levels of an organization
- I have an entrepreneurial personality and I see opportunities instead of obstacles
I would like to come tour the Magellan’s offices and warehouse, and meet some of the people who work there. If that’s okay with you, please let me know who I could speak with to make arrangements.
Thank you very much for your time.
Best regards,
Matt Krause
The contents of the FedEx packet:
Section 1:
Letter to Mark Gallo
Section 2:
My qualifications
I will do much more for you, too
Cover letter to Alyssa Baris
My resume
References
What others say
Section 3:
Earplugs as a gateway drug
Improving the newsletter
Stealing an idea from Zappos
Section 4:
Three reasons why I want to work at Magellan’s
I love travel
I love multi-channel retailing
I love Santa Barbara
The clincher
Section 5:
Activity log