Question

Write an application letter you might send to apply for the position that you found in last week's assignment. The application letter always accompanies your resume.

The application letter has three sections:

1) In the first paragraph, tell why you are writing and how you heard of the position.

2) In the middle section, briefly tell how your education and work experience match with what the company is wanting. Show how you will benefit their organization.

3) In the closing paragraph, ask for an interview and tell them how to reach you.

Answer 1

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John Doe
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
xx-xx-xx
[email protected]

September 1, 2018

George Smith
Times Union
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Smith

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union.i also heard about this on online job portals. As requested, I enclose a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.

The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key strengths that would support my success in this position include:

• I have successfully designed, developed and supported live-use applications.
• I strive continually for excellence.
• I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle for software development projects. I also have experience in learning and applying new technologies as appropriate. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.

I can be reached anytime via email at [email protected] or by cell phone, xx-xx-xx

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

Signature (hard copy letter)

John Doe