Rookie of the year

To whom this may concern,

My name is Darin Woodard, and I am a graduating senior of the Class of 2010 out of Georgia Southern University. I am completing my college career with a degree in journalism, and am looking to apply the knowledge I have acquired through the years in a professional setting. The following will be a list of reasons as to why I feel I would make an outstanding member of your organization.

I am polite.

I was raised on the principle that people should be mutually respected. My household consisted of two parents dedicated to making sure I knew what the definition of respect was, and how to show it. I have an appreciation for everyone I encounter, and do my best to let my attitude reflect it.

I am determined.

After I graduated high school, I could not attend a university on the grounds that my initial test scores did not meet the necessary requirements. Instead of giving up, I worked for five months in a restaurant to raise the money to re-take the test and re-apply for school. It was grueling work, but there was a lesson it all. I learned that if you really want to accomplish something, you will not accept defeat...ever. You press on until what you deem as success manifests itself into reality, and because of these beliefs, as of May 8th 2010, I will have been the first in my family to attend and graduate a four-year University, and do so in exactly that; four years.

I am responsible.

I believe that I am mature enough to admit my faults. In my opinion, this character trait is one that means a bit more than most simply because it is one you're least likely able to own up to. I admit to having challenges, but I do not let these challenges hinder me from my goals. If there is something that I may have done wrong, I will speak up as opposed to placing blame on others. I believe that my up-bringing has taught me how to be mature enough to handle things expeditiously; however, when I do "miss the mark," I step-up and speak out.

I am unique

There's no one like me around for light-years. I am strong, easy to talk to, and creative. I may have the mind of a dreamer, but at the end of the day those same wacky concepts conjured in my head allow me to write praise-worthy work. I do not toot my own horn (unless it's beyond awesomeness), and am an avid believer in humility.

In conclusion the traits I posses, I believe, will allow me to even further develop myself not only as a professional, but as a contributor to society. I have dreams and aspirations, and want to bring them to fruition. Hopefully you will be moved enough by this letter to see that my words are in fact sincere, and that I will stop at nothing to make something of myself.

Thank you for your consideration,

-Darin C. Woodard II