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1225 Elm Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
May 1, 20XX (hit Enter/return 4
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| Ms. Diane C. Smith
Manager of Human Resources
ABC Manufacturing, Inc.
2900 28th Street S.W.
Grand Rapids, MI
49504
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| Dear Ms. Smith:
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| Come to the point. Reveal your purpose and interest. Identify the position and your source of information. Introduce your themes. |
I am applying for the position of Systems Analyst which was advertised on
Ferris State University's Student Employment & Career Services' web site. The position seems to fit well with my education, experience, and career interests.
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| Outline your strongest qualifications that match the position requirements based on the themes you selected. As much as possible, provide evidence of your related experiences and accomplishments. Make reference to your enclosed resume. |
Your position requires experience in computer systems, financial applications software, and end-user consulting. With a major in management information systems, I have training in mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers as well as with a variety of software programs and applications. My practical experience with my University’s computer center as a programmer and as a student consultant for system users gave me valuable exposure to complex computer operations. Additionally, I
successfully completed a summer internship in computing operations for a large bank where I gained knowledge of financial systems. My enclosed resume provides more details on my qualifications.
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| Convince the employer that you have the personal qualities and motivation to perform well in the position. Sell yourself. |
My background and career goals seem to match your job requirements well. I am confident that I can perform the job effectively. Furthermore, I am genuinely interested in the position and in working for ABC Manufacturing. Your firm has an excellent reputation and comes highly recommended to me.
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| Suggest an action plan. Request an interview and indicate that you will call during a specific time period to discuss interview possibilities. |
Please consider my request for a personal interview to discuss further my qualifications and to learn more about this
opportunity. I will call you next week to see when a meeting can be arranged. If you need to reach me, please feel free to call me at
231.796.1234. If I am not in, please leave a message on my answering machine and I will return your call within a day.
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| Show appreciation to the reader for his/her time and consideration. |
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely, (hit Enter/return 4 times here)
Lisa Watson |
