Write an application letter for your dream job, use no more than 200 words
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Sample 1:
John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
[email protected] Date
George Gilhooley
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume, and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:
I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications
I strive for continued excellence
I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers
With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full lifecycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at
[email protected] or my cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Signature (for hard copy letter)
John Donaldson
Dear Sir, In [name source here] I read about the vacancy for the position [name of position] at [name of company]. Are you still searching for someone to fill this post? Then I think I could be the person you are looking for. My name is [name], I am [age] years old and live in [place]. Since completing my study in [name of study] and obtaining my degree, I have been preparing to enter the employment market. The position you are advertising caught my eye. This job would be a perfect opportunity for me to gain new experience and at the same time prove my worth. I would describe myself as having a strong work ethic, as assertive and creative and in possession of a large vocabulary and good language skills. I enjoy working independently but also work well together with others. In addition I am highly proficient in Dutch and English, in speech and in writing. I approach most wide-ranging work assignments with a willing mindset, a healthy dose of creativity and an academic outlook. This position appeals to me in particular because I enjoy [list various personal motives]. What’s more the work is similar to some of my previous work experience, [name previous work experience]. The independent character of the work also appeals to me: I prefer working flexibly and would be happy to discuss various options. If you think I could be of value for [name company], I would naturally be very happy to further elaborate on this letter and the enclosed curriculum vitae in a personal interview. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, [first and last name]
