Cover letter help

[Anonymous]

Found a job that I'm very interested in. It's with a trade group that represents an industry that both my parents have worked in. So, while I have not worked in that field, I am very familiar with it. My father was the elected leader of a somewhat related group, and has been a consultant to corporations in this field for 30+ years. Other than some work in his office during college and some local freelance work I did for him 20 years ago, my experience is indirect.

How do I mention my familiarity with the field without sounding like a child? I'm more than qualified for the job
(In fact, slightly overqualified), but my indirect industry knowledge and contacts could quite give me an edge. I'm not looking to name drop, or use nepotism to get in the door, but feel my family's background would be an asset.

[Anonymous]

Why can't you discuss your familiarity with the issues of the industry?

"My family has long worked in X industry. I grew up hearing about the importance of [insert trade group name] and your advocacy [testimony on regulatory issues, certification of blah blahs, insert relevant contribution of said group]. I believe my professional and personal lives contribute to my ability to do Z for you.

[Anonymous]

Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

Brilliant!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

you're good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

Come work for me!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

Come work for me!

Deal, can I start Monday?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Although my experience has been primarily in underwater basket weaving, I have been fortunate to have developed a meaningful degree of expertise, connections and skills in your industry gained through a number of informal and formal opportunities over the years. In particular, I would bring to bear an understanding of the dynamics and economics of Mesopotamian pottery in use as household dutch oven replacements in the east, and my prior years working in Tangier as a concubine have provided me with a valuable rolodex that I believe we can call on to further develop your mineral mining interests in Fiji."

Wow! You are really good!
Maybe you could help me too??? Please. I'm applying to an extremely competitive graduate program (they only take one candidate) and really struggling with a "non standard" way of responding to a question of why they should pick me. Please help if u have any suggestions. Thank u