Administrative skills

April 10, 2005

Mr. Terry Little
LJR Company
P. O. Box 888
Tempe, AZ 99110

Dear Mr. Little:

I was thrilled to read in this Sunday’s paper that LJR Company is seeking an office manager to support its local bureau. For more than eight years I worked as an executive assistant for Peabody’s, which relocated last year. After a brief sabbatical to finish my associate’s degree in accounting, I am anxious to return to the workforce.

As a long-time corporate administrator, I offer extensive expertise in billing, reception, filing, logistics, presentation development and travel planning. I have served as a liaison among various business departments and coordinated numerous executive-level events and meetings. I am computer proficient with certifications in Microsoft Office applications and a background in IBM Lotus Notes and HTML.

My goal is to secure a dynamic and challenging office management role where I can put both my organizational capabilities and my newly certified finance management skills to work. For those reasons, I believe I am an excellent candidate for your position.

I have enclosed my resume, which provides further details on my skills and experience. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I will follow up with you next week to schedule a meeting.

Kind regards,

Andrea Smith
(233) 555-3353
AndreaSmith@offices.com

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Engineering

April 10, 2005

Mr. Donald Pond
EPS Company
P. O. Box 888
Richardson, Texas 75083

Dear Mr. Pond:

According to the job posting on your corporate Web site, you are currently looking for a seasoned mechanical engineer. I would like to take a moment to demonstrate how well my qualifications align with the skills and experience EPS Company is seeking.

Your Requirements

• 10 years' design and manufacturing experience
• Two to five years' drafting and AutoCAD experience
• Machinery and assembly operations experience
• A problem solver with management potential

My Experience

• Over 15 years of mechanical and manufacturing engineering
• A decade of simple to complex drafting experience, includes ongoing training to update skills
• General machinist as well as tool and instrument maker experience
• Strong reputation as a hands-on manager

I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you and learn more about this opportunity at an organization I have long admired. I can be reached at (214) 999-5555 and will return messages within four hours. A copy of my resume is enclosed for your review. I will contact you next week to schedule a meeting. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ethel Jackson
(214) 999-5555
EthelJackson@drafting.net

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Finance & Accounting

April 10, 2005

Ms. Jacque Doe
Human Resources Manager
ABC Enterprises
1000 Alphabet Blvd.Br Seattle, WA 98104

Dear Ms. Doe:

Your colleague and my former mentor at Fitness World, Mr. Harold Dean, suggested that I forward my resume to you. He mentioned that your organization will be hiring experienced financial analysts in the coming months, and I wanted to get my foot in the door immediately.

As a financial analyst with over six years of experience, I have an extensive background in both analysis and reporting for mid- to large-size organizations. My forecasting skills were fine-tuned during my last four years as an analyst and then senior analyst at KGR Inc., where I received distinction as finance “Employee of the Year” in 2003.

I have a rich quantitative background, which when combined with my graduate work in Asian markets, makes me an excellent candidate for your growing organization. More details of my skills, experience and accomplishments are outlined in the enclosed resume.

I appreciate your time and consideration. I will contact you later on this week to schedule a meeting. In the meantime, please contact me directly at the phone number or e-mail address below if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Alan Roberts (883) 333-3333

AlanRoberts@accountants.net

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Sales/Marketing

Human Resources Manager
c/o Block Enterprises
11003 Parmesan Court
Munster, WI 53152

Dear Mr. Jones:

In response to your recent advertisement in the Munster Journal, I have attached my resume for your review regarding the Sales Manager position for the Swissville location. As a Sales and Marketing Professional, I have introduced programs, processes, and methods to increase productivity, while enhancing revenues to the companies I have worked with throughout my career. I will bring my knowledge of sales and marketing to your organization with an emphasis on increased bottom-line operating results.

Some of the contributions and achievements that I can bring to Block Enterprises are:

• Over 12 years of proven leadership, sales and marketing expertise and distribution management.
• Realized a 25% increase in sales while implementing an innovative customer and field service program. Sales total increased by $500,000.
• Ability to translate the strategic marketing plan into a tactical action plan with a focus on increased revenue and profit.
• Effectively communicate with customers, company representatives, and management to ensure the company meets the desired goals of all involved.
• Proven hands-on leadership in new product/program development to meet the changing requirements of industry.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to function unsupervised and/or in a team approach with colleagues.

The ability to build strong working relationships with customers and colleagues has been the key factor in my meeting company goals and achieving success. Coupling my engineering education, plant operations and sales experience gives me an advantage to fully understand and effectively communicate all aspects of the customer’s requirements. My desire is to become part of a visionary organization that is postured for financial growth as well as the growth of the people it employs.

I welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how I may assist your company in maintaining the leading edge. To that end, I will call you in the next week to discuss the Sales Manager position and my interest.

Sincerely,

Jack Colby
(339) 555-3986
jackcolby@gateway.net

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