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Adapted from NACE's Job Choices |
| 586 Shelby Lane, Apt. 5
Big Rapids, MI 49307
December 12, 20XX (hit Enter/return 4
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| Ms. Cynthia S. Kennedy, Manager
Jones, Smith and Doe, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
1400 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
48123
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| Dear Ms. Kennedy:
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| Make a connection between you and the reader - i.e., alumnus/alumna of your school, mutual acquaintance, similar interest or background, etc. |
Dr. Carr, Professor of Accounting at Ferris State University, suggested that I contact you. He thought that you would be in an excellent position as an alumna to assist me with a career decision.
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| State your purpose without pressuring the reader. Explain your situation briefly. |
As an accounting student, I am exploring which career path to pursue. Public accounting, management accounting, and IRS work all sound interesting to me at this point, but I want to go into my campus interviews next semester with a clear sense of direction. I would like to get your advice on the long-term career implications of each path as well as a better handle on day-to-day activities of a
CPA.
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| Request a meeting at a mutually convenient time, and indicate that you will call to make arrangements. |
I will call you next week to
arrange a brief meeting at your convenience. Thank you for considering my request.
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Sincerely, (hit Enter/return 4
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