1234 Some Street

Albuquerque, NM 87110

February 28, 2014

Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico
P.O. Box 5800
Albuquerque, NM 87185

RE: Job ID 645779, Student Internship

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing in response to your internship listing on the sandia.gov jobs website. I would like to
be considered for the Student Intern - Performance Assurance Support Technical Undergrad Yr
Rnd Job. I believe that my strong academic record as well as my desire to learn makes me a
qualified candidate for this internship.

I am currently enrolled in classes at both the University of New Mexico and Central New
Mexico Community College. I am concentrating on a Bachelors degree in both electrical
engineering and physics, and I have a strong academic record in both math and physics. My
current course load includes Calculus III, Physics II, Computer Logic and Design (VHDL
programming), Technical Writing, and Chemistry I. My current GPA is 3.73/4.0 and I am very
dedicated to my studies. I maintain this high GPA while also working 35-40 hours per week.

My desire to learn makes me a unique candidate. From making the perfect chicken stew at my
current job to understanding magnetism in my Physics class, I put in the time and devotion to
learn and understand the task or concept at hand. While I am dedicated to learning in any
environment, my true desire is to expand my knowledge in math and physics in order to apply
that knowledge to electromagnetics and optics.

I have included my resume for you to take a further look at my education and experience. I
would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my application. Please feel free to
contact me at (505) 559-0646 or fsalas10@unm.edu.

Thank you,

Francis Salas









Francis Salas
1234 Some Street Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 559-0646 fsalas10@unm.edu
Objective

To gain an Internship shadowing an Engineer to get first-hand experience in a laser optics lab.

Education

University of New Mexico-Spring 2014
Double Major: Electrical
Engineering and Physics
GPA: First semester expected
3.6/4.0


Central New Mexico Community College
Summer 2012 - Current
Focus in Engineering
GPA 3.73/4.0
Current courses: Calc III,
Physics II, Chemistry I
Employment

Unicor Factory: Big Spring, TX
February 2007 - March 2008
Assembly Worker
Solder electronic equipment
Followed quality standards for soldering
Produce quality products
Maintain a fast pace

Whole Foods Market: Albuquerque, NM
April 2012 - Current
Cook/Salad Bar
Maintain strict cleanliness and organic food guidelines
Prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service
Prepare varieties of food while having to improvise recipes
Maintain attractive food displays

Academic Honors and Activities

Dean's list
CNM Math League participant
Math and Physics study group
participant
STEM UP participant
Fractal Shows Networking
Brunch

Skills

Intuitively understand advanced
math concepts
Interpersonal communication
C programming
VHDL programming
Writing research reports

References
Available upon request