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In my Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. research
Dear Dr. Terry Smith
at North Carolina State University, I have
developed several new polymers and used
I was excited to see the news about XYZ Inc. and
advanced characterization techniques. Specific
your expansion into polymer enhanced water
skills that are mentioned in the ad when
purification. I would like to apply for your open
possible. Show them that you have as many of
the skills as they have in the ad as possible.
position advertised in The News for a polymer
(Don’t lie!!!) Your resume has your broad range
chemist.
of skills. Your cover letter addresses the specific
skills needed for this job.
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