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address goes at the top of the page. Some people include name and email,
but these are optional. |
3109 Vista Street
Philadelphia, PA 19136
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| Next comes the current date. |
January 19, 200X
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| The name of the reader, his/her title, and address
are next. |
Ms. Stephanie Spencer, Director of Personnel
Department 411
Boeing Naval Systems
103 Industrial Drive
Wilmington, DE 20093
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| For the opening, use a colon. |
Dear Ms. Spencer:
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| Paragraph One tells where you found the
job opportunity and what the job title is. |
I am writing in response to your advertisement in the January 16 Philadelphia
Inquirer. I believe that my academic training at Drexel University in
Electrical Engineering, along with my experience with RCA Advanced Technology
Laboratory, would qualify me for the position of programmer.
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| Paragraph Two details your education credentials.
Make special note of those skills the employer has mentioned in the job
ad. |
My education at Drexel University has given me a strong background
in computer hardware and system design. I have concentrated on digital
and computer applications, developing and designing computer and signal-processing
hardware in two graduate-level engineering courses. For my senior-design
project, I am working with four other undergraduates in using OO programming
techniques to enhance the path-planning software for an infrared night-vision
robotics application.
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| Paragraph Three contains your work experience.
Again, note skills the employer wants in an employee. |
While working at RCA, I applied my computer experience to the field
of the VLSI design. In one project I used my background in LISP to develop
and test new LISP software used in the automated production of VLSI
standard cell family databooks. In another project, I used CAD software
on a VAX to evaluate IC designs.
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The last paragraph gives your phone number,
email, and time you can be reached. Also, make mention of your resume. |
The enclosed resume provides an overview of my education and experience.
I would like to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my qualifications
for this position. Please write to me at the above address or leave
a message anytime at
(215) 555-5876.
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| For the close, skip four spaces to your
name. In the space between, sign your name. |
Sincerely,
Carlos Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez
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| Enclosure indicates your resume is included. |
Enclosure (1)
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