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Adapted from NACE's Job Choices
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953 State Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
December 12,
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| Mr. Timothy Randolf
Director of College Recruiting
Midwest Merchandising Exchange
1100 Lake Drive
Chicago, IL
52441
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| Dear Mr. Randolf:
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| Indicate your interest and reveal the source of information. |
I read your company’s description in NACE’s Job Choices in Business and would like to inquire about employment opportunities in your management trainee program. I want to work in retail management and would like to relocate to the Chicago area after graduation.
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| Outline your strongest qualifications - focus on broader occupational and/or organizational dimensions to describe how your qualifications match the work environment. |
I will receive my B.S. degree this May. My interest in business started in Junior Achievement while in high school and developed further through a variety of sales and retail positions during college. My internship with a large department store convinced me to pursue a career in retail. When I researched the top retailers in the Chicago area, Midwest Merchandising Exchange emerged as having a strong market position, an excellent training program, and a reputation for excellent customer service. In short, you provide the kind of professional retail environment I seek.
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| Do some personal marketing: Convince the employer that you have the personal qualities and motivation to contribute to the organization |
My resume is enclosed for your consideration. My education and experience match the qualifications you seek in your management trainees, but they don’t tell the whole story. I know from customer and supervisor feedback that I have the interpersonal skills and motivation needed to build a successful career in retail management. My relatively extensive experience gives me confidence in my career direction and in my abilities to perform competently.
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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. |
I know how busy you must be during this time of year, but I would appreciate a few minutes of your time. I shall call you during the week of
January 10th to discuss employment possibilities. In the meantime, if you need to contact me, my number is 231.796.1234. Please leave a message if I’m not in, and I’ll return your call the next day.
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| Express appreciation to the reader for his/her time and consideration. |
Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to talking with you.
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Sincerely, (hit Enter/return 4
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Craig Watson
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