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Introduce yourself to the reader and ask to be considered for a
specific position--give an exact job title.
In the middle paragraphs tell why you
would be good for the job--
--make sure you refer to your
resume. At some point tell why the job is good for you--for
reasons OTHER THAN money.
In the closing ask for an interview
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14821- 280th Place, NE
Duvall, WA 98019
November 9, 2004
Mr. Michael Walker
Attorney-at-Law
384 East Pine Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Dear Mr. Walker
Thank you, Mr. Goodwin, for giving me the
opportunity to discuss on the phone last week your needs for an office
assistant. I believe my qualifications match your expectations for
this position. I should like very much to be a part of a
professionally managed office such as yours; therefore, I wish to be
considered for the position of office assistant.
I have acquired many office skills which I
believe will be useful in this position. I can keyboard at 65 words a
minute and can operate most standard office equipment. In addition, I
am proficient at operating many technical office software applications
such as the Microsoft Office products of Word, Access, Excel, and
PowerPoint, as well as several payroll and records management
applications. Further, I have taken several writing courses in honors
English class, which I feel will be useful in a law office.
As indicated on the enclosed resume, I have spent
the past year working as an office assistant for Dr. Maria Alexander,
our high school principal. Much of the work required accurate,
precise, detailed reporting similar to what will be necessary in your
office. I believe that Dr. Alexander feels that I am able to perform
this kind of task well, and she has indicated that she would be glad
to talk to you about my performance if you wish. This Fall I will be
attending Bellevue Community College pursuing a degree preparing me
for a position as a paralegal. Working for your firm would give me
valuable experience for this future career.
I would very much appreciate the opportunity to
interview for this position. I am available to meet in your office any
day after 3:00 p.m.
Sincerely
Ms. Anne Mercer
Enclosure
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