SAS Programmer Cover Letter

SAS (statistical analysis system) is a programming language, which will let you manipulate and get data from any existing database. Learning SAS can take some time and getting a job can too become difficult. However, here are a few things that will make it easy for you to get a job as a SAS programmer.

Fist you will have to get some training on SAS. You can get a SAS certification, which is given during your education. Start networking, it is important to know someone in that field, so that you get a job. Ask people to refer you for this job position
Go through the employment section of the newspaper everyday to look for jobs of a SAS programmer. Although these days people prefer applying online, but you can go the old-fashioned way and find jobs as well
Start applying online. There are various job boards online, which will have several jobs for a programmer. You will always get an online application and you can apply it there
Start posting your resume to different forums and some of the other places

While you are doing all of this for your SAS programmer job hunt, do not forget the most important document that you need to send out, cover letter. Cover letter is highly essential, because it is the only way that can make you different from the rest. You have to innovative, be creative and impressive in your one page document.

You must have an introductory paragraph, stating where you came to know about this opening. The second paragraph should only talk about your abilities, skills and educational background. Lastly, your third paragraph has to ask for an interview, and you will have to provide your contact details in the same paragraph. Below you will find a sample SAS programmer cover letter that will tell you how you need to write your own letter.

Sample SAS Programmer Cover Letter

William Matias
696 Melrose Street.
Yakima, WA 98901
509-941-6920
m.william@example.com

December 27, 2011

Ms. Julie Walker
Infotech Solutions
3937 Broaddus Avenue
West Louisville, KY 42377

Dear Ms. Walker,

I am writing this letter because I am interested in working as a SAS Programmer with your organization. I have more than seven years of experience of being in this field and I completely believe that my qualifications match perfectly with your requirements, and I will be able to make a good amount of contribution to Infotech Solutions.

Here is a brief outline of my experience and skills, which will show you what I will be offering your organization:

Good efficiency in multi-tasking
I can operate all the tools like MVS and NT/XP
Thorough knowledge about computer modifying, developing, programming and coding
Good problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
I also have experience in collecting, analyzing and collecting data

I have completed my education in Computer Applications from the Yakima College and I have good time management skills, and I strongly think that I am a good team player. These are some of the qualities that I think will be highly appreciated in your growing business that is looking only for dedicated and hard-working employees.

I am sure that my experience and skills will be immensely appreciated at Infotech Solutions. Also, I would like to drop-in for discussing your expectations, and to prove you that I am the best candidate. You can contact me at m.william@example.com or call me at 509-941-6920, so that we can set up an interview time.

Yours sincerely,
William Matias
Your Signature

Enclosure: References and Resume

This is how a SAS programmer cover letter looks. You will have to keep it formal and personal at the same time. Avoid errors and spelling mistakes as it leaves a bad impression.