On SAN DIEGO ZOO

March 23rd

On SAN DIEGO ZOO

The San Diego Zoo
Balboa Park,
San Diego, CA

Dear The San Diego Zoo,

I recently went online and saw your awesome video about wirking at the zoo. Although the film’s slow pace and soothing music made me feel a little sleepy, I still think I am the right fit for this zoo as an employee.
Anyway, how are you? My name is Dave, and this is my cover letter!! Hooray! I thought I’d lighten things up with a little humour.
My job goal is to eventually be the zookeeper for the whole park. But I understand that, to get there, I will probably have to work at one of the other jobs first, like Food Service Clerk or Merchandise Sales Clerk. That’s cool by me.
Here’s a list of animals I do like: Hippopotomus, Elephant, Tiger, Gorilla, Koala Bears, and Giraffes. Here’s a list of animal’s I don’t like: spiders. Please keep me away from the spiders. Thanks!
My previous job experience includes working at my dad’s bank. It’s called Scotiabank, and it’s here in Canada. PS, if I get this job you have to buy me a green card. Don’t worry, I’m worth it!
Another job experience I had was to start my own business, called Laughtrackers: people would send their writing or TV shows to me, and I would tell them if it was funny! Unfortunately it didn’t do that well, but at least it made me take the time to make a real nice home office in my basement.
The reason I want to work at the San Diego Zoo is that (as if you couldn’t tell) I love animals! It’s my understanding that the San Diego Zoo is the best zoo in the world, and that’s why I want to work there.
In terms of experience caring for animals, I have had one dog (run over by car) five cats (cat cancer, cat diabetes, cat osteoporosis, run over by truck, cat stomach cancer), two rabbits (neglect x 2), a mouse (still alive) and a hermit crab (accidentally buried alive). As you can see, I’ve learned a lot about taking care of animals! I sure know the way NOT to take care of them! Ha ha!
Thanks to my mom’s hard work, a sparkling resume is attached. She is great at helping me edit things, especially when dealing with the business world. She is a high school guidance counsellor, so I have a built in advantage when it comes to applying for jobs, colleges, and choosing courses, and also not taking drugs.
I don’t know a lot about San Diego, but I am a big fan of their football team, the San Diego Chargers. If hired, I think that my love of all things Charger could prove to be a key icebreaker in the zoo locker room.
In conclusion, I am happy to have had the opportunity of having the chance to write you with my request. Please consider it with the utmost seriousness.

Love,

David Barclay