Month Day, Year

Mr. Employer
Business Name
1871 Money Maker Blvd
Lunenburg, N.S., BOJ 1X2

Dear Mr. Employer:

I am submitting my resume in response to the ad you placed in the Newspaper Name on March 28 for the position of "Administrative Assistant". I am confident that after you've read my resume you'll appreciate the qualifications I have and hope you will consider me for this position.

My combination of experience and education has made me proficient with most computer applications including Microsoft Office and Corel Suite 8. I have also worked with many industry specific programs, and can easily transfer these skills to a new office.

I am a reliable and efficient person who has developed strong work ethics. I can work both independently and as a team player and my communications skills are exceptional.

I hope that after reading my resume you will find that my qualifications are what you are looking for in a future employee. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you, at your convenience to further discuss the Administrative Assistant position.

Respectfully Yours,

Jane Doe
Enc.

March 25, 2000

Mr. Contact Name
Personnel Director
Big Construction Company
123 Rockpile Drive
Bridgewater, N.S., B4V 3R5

Dear Mr. Contact Name:

I read in the March 24th Newspaper Name classified section of your need for a Building Construction graduate for one of your project sites. I will be returning to the Bridgewater area after graduation in May and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project.

I have worked at various levels in the construction industry every summer since the 10th grade. As you can see from my resume, I worked several summers as a general laborer, gradually moved up to a carpenter, and last summer I worked as assistant construction manager on a large housing project.

In addition to this practical experience, I will complete the requirements for my Building Construction degree in May. As you may know, HowTo University is one of the few Schools in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the construction industry. I am confident that my Building Construction degree, along with my years of experience, make me an excellent candidate for your job.

The Big Construction Company projects are familiar to me, and my aspiration is to work for a company that has your excellent reputation. I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you. I will be in the Bridgewater area during the week of April 12th and would be available to speak with you at that time. In the next week to ten days I will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John Smith

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