Sample Cover And Thank You Letters (Page 4 of 13) in pdf

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- Letters of Application –

General Outline

Your Street Address

City, State Zip Code

Telephone Number

Today’s Date

Ms. Ann James

Vice President of Marketing Research

International Widget Corporation

College Relations Building 202-2

Cherry Hill, NJ 08358

Dear Ms. James:

First sentence: This sentence should be your thesis statement, explaining why you are writing the letter. The first

sentence should include specifically which position you are applying for (use a job code when applicable) and how

you heard of the job opening.

Rest of Opening Paragraph: You can use this space to explain your general qualifications for the position in

which you are applying: you’ve just graduated in that field or you have extensive experience, etc. Where

applicable, mention a specific referral, including a personal contact within the organization, a mutual associate or

acquaintance of the employer, or an article in a specific periodical, etc.

Body of Letter: Explain why you are interested in working for this particular employer and specify your reasons for

desiring the position. Link your skills and abilities to the specific job qualifications mentioned in the job

description. Point out relevant work experience and/or related education, but do more than reiterate information

that is contained in your resume. Emphasize and expand on one or two of your most relevant qualifications. Be

sure to write this section in a confident manner and remember that the reader will view your letter as an example

of your written and communication skills. This is also the section to add salary requirements (only if the company

has asked you to supply the information).

Closing Paragraph: Pave the way for an interview by offering to call the employer by a specified date, by asking

for an appointment, or by some similar suggestion to facilitate an immediate and favorable reply. A positive

request is harder to ignore than a vague hope. State your appreciation and thanks for being considered.

Sincerely yours,

(sign here)

Karen E. Jones

Enclosure (you are noting that you have enclosed your resume)

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