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15 June 19XX |
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Inside Address |
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Ms. Mary Anne Evans |
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Salutation |
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Dear Ms. Evans: |
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Apply for a specific job. If letter is solicited, state how you know about the job. |
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Please consider me for the job of Office Manager at Double
Data Corporation. Mr. Ludwig Fountain, Vice President for Operations at
Western Insurance told me about your anticipated opening and suggested that I
apply. I have worked for Mr. Fountain for the last three years while
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Show what you know about the reader's company and how you think you could fit in. |
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My thorough background in communication and small computer systems, combined with my experience as a supervisor and trainer, leads me to believe that I would be an excellent candidate for the job. Because I am familiar with both Macintosh and Windows-based hardware and software, I would be comfortable coordinating work among your advertising and accounting departments. My background in layout and design, coupled with superior writing skills, would help me ensure that you were able to meet press deadlines with error-free copy. |
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Use your education, experience, and personal qualities to show the reader that you can fill specific job requirements. Subordinate anything that might be considered a negative factor. |
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Extensive course work in communication and four years of experience with computers and computer training at Western Insurance would allow me to comfortably assume the role of Office Manager at Double Data. For the past three years, I have been juggling work and school and have developed excellent time management skills. Although I am probably younger than most of the applicants for this job will be, Mr. Fountain has doubtless told you that I am a proven supervisor and that I am not afraid to delegate or to lead by example. |
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As Office Manager at Double Data Corporation, I would provide you with the same initiative and attention to detail that enabled me to earn Employee of the Month seven times at Western Insurance and to earn good grades while working almost full time. I'm sure that my references will be willing to confirm what I have said about myself, and I would appreciate your calling them to discuss my qualifications. |
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Close by asking for an interview. |
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I would be available for an interview in |
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Complimentary close |
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Sincerely, |
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Typed name and title |
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Tonya Jackson |
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Enclosure notation |
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