Letter Openings: Good and Bad

  1. After recently paying a parking ticket at the Court House, I noticed an ad on the bulletin board for an opening in the probation department.
  1. I recently read of your opening for a field geologist. One of my professors, Dr. R. D. Loner, worked for you, and claims that you company was beneficial to her career. My taking the position would be a great opportunity to advance my career in geology.
  1. I have spent many summer vacations hiking and camping in YosemiteNational Park, and would like to return to the park as an employee.
  1. Please consider my application for the business-oriented programming position advertised in theBoston Globe. I will graduate in May from EasternUniversity, with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology.
  1. Texaco is a very important leader in the development and distribution of the world’s energy resources. Would your company have a place on its R&D team for a mathematician with experience in computer programming?
  1. While attending EasternUniversity, I have closely followed your company’s financial statements, and have become highly interested in your sales growth. Therefore, when Roberta Lowny, Vice-President of Sales for Bando Sportswear, informed me of an opening in your fabric sales division, I decided to write immediately.
  1. Does your company have a summer position for a student determined to become a technical writer? If so, I think you will find me qualified.
  1. I am applying for a position as a computer clerk. Most of my programming experience has been with PASCAL. I have experience programming in a variety of languages. I was referred to you by Chris Mather, who is employed as a computer clerk in your firm. His interest and enthusiasm encouraged me to write.

Letter Closings: Good and Bad

  1. I would like an interview with you as soon as possible.
  1. If my qualifications seem to interest you, would you kindly consider the possibility of contacting me at home (247-754-9867) and weekday after 3 P.M.?
  1. I know I can succeed as a technical writer in the software industry. I look forward to hearing from you about my placement in your company.
  1. I hope you agree that I am the type of engineer DGH is seeking. Please allow me to further discuss career opportunities with you.
  1. I feel well qualified for the position as Park Naturalist, and hope you will consider me for the job. If you need more information or wish to contact me for any reason, feel free to call at 265-446-5467 any weekday after 4 P.M.
  1. If your department has a place for an enthusiastic intern, I hope you will consider me. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application with you directly.
  1. I would like to arrange an interview with your company to discuss this position. Please phone me at your convenience.
  1. I am hardworking, efficient, eager to learn, and anxious for the opportunity to apply my skills. Please consider me for a summer position.