The Groton Legal Forum
900 San Bernadino
Los Angeles, CA 09876
Dear Associate:
What a wonderful service you provide! Placing qualified professionals within the legal profession serves the needs of many, particularly someone like myself who is entering the field with so much to offer.
As I near completion of the ABA-approved Paralegal Program at State College, I am preparing to offer my skills to Los Angeles County law firms. In addition to my superior, straight-A record in this program, I possess a background in the business world that arms me with a valuable perspective others may not have.
For 20 years, I was an integral member of Digital Electronics' product innovation team. In this capacity, I worked closely with federal regulators and patent attorneys, and I can bring this experience to bear on behalf of your clients.
Also, I am trained in automated legal research programs (Lexis and Westlaw), and maintain my student password.
I would welcome the chance to pursue any openings for which you feel I may be qualified.
Sincerely,
Marion LaMarca
(555) 456-7890
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P.O. Box 1000
City Times
New York, NY 09876
RE: Entry-Level Paralegal Position
advertised in the City Times, June 6, 199X
An entry-level position is not de facto fillable only by the inexperienced. On the contrary, in me you have a talented professional available for part-time or full-time work.
Having performed in a range of capacities in law firms both large and small, as the enclosed resume reveals, I can offer you a wealth of legal capabilities, including:
-- Contract preparation, negotiation, and administration in support of legal counsel.
-- Ability to serve as an independent contract paralegal and investigator, as I have for many different attorneys and firms in the metropolitan area.
-- Comprehensive paralegal skills, obtained through practical experience as well as in study leading to Paralegal Certification at State College.
-- Experience with the use of an Office Automation System, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Lotus 1-2-3, and Prodigy.
I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you and can make myself available at your convenience.
I thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark Jensen
(555) 456-7890 work
(555) 765-4321 home
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Ms. Joanna Moore
Ralston, Mine & Lewis RE: 5-15-9X City Times
123 Walnut Street ad for a Paralegal
Atlanta, GA 09876
Dear Ms. Moore:
This August I will be relocating to Atlanta where I hope to continue serving as a paralegal. My work with first-rate attorneys equips me to offer you an exceptional mix of training, knowledge, experience, and professionalism.
As you'll see on the enclosed resume, I have worked for several law firms in the Philadelphia area. I am proficient in many areas of criminal and civil trials with an additional concentration in contracts and titles. As a result, I can offer you an unusual level of expertise in researching complaints and discovery requests as well as responses to counterclaims, motions for discovery sanctions, motions for summary judgments, and motions to dismiss.
The attorneys with whom I work have provided me with superior recommendations to aid me in my search. I would appreciate the opportunity to present these to you, and introduce myself as a candidate for the position at your firm.
Ms. Moore, I will be in Atlanta at the end of this month. If you will contact me at (555) 765-4321 during the day or evening, we can schedule an appointment.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Howard M. Melman
(555) 765-4321
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Ms. Julia Robb-Joyce
Joyce Public Relations
98 Reading Avenue
Lenghorn, PA 09876
Dear Ms. Robb-Joyce:
Voila! You've found the Administrative Assistant you're looking for in me.
I have all the qualifications listed in your ad ... and more! My experience is relevant and extensive, as described on the enclosed resume. My typing is exceptional and I can work in Powerpoint, WordPerfect for Windows, and Lotus.
What my resume cannot illustrate is what sets me apart from other candidates. Namely, my penchant for organization, my eye for detail, my positive and personable nature, and my ability to perform -- even in the pressure cooker environment of a fast paced, fast growing international public relations firm.
Furthermore, I am fluent in French, with fair skill in German, having been raised in a multicultural family. These language abilities will help you in dealing with international customers and prospects, as will my familiarity with foreign customs and protocol.
I would be pleased to come in for a personal meeting. I will call you shortly to set up an appointment.
Merci,
Angelicque Lapin
(555) 456-7890 work
(555) 765-4321 home
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Ms. Adrienne R. Hilman
Rivers, O'Sean & Lake RE: Your ad for an
P.O. Box 4356 Executive Secretary
San Diego, CA 09876 City Times, 11/20/9X
Dear Ms. Hilman:
Thank you for advertising for an Executive Secretary to work with your top partners. Until I saw your advertisement, I thought no one would appreciate the unusual combination of skills I can offer!
You'll find my resume enclosed with this letter. Allow me to present the highlights here:
Superior dictaphone skills, steno at 100 words per minute, typing at 60 words per minute on a typewriter, faster with word processing such as ...
... Microsoft Word for Windows, AmiPro and Lotus 1-2-3, all of which I have mastered (along with a basic knowledge of Excel and WordPerfect) through ...
... 4 years at General Electric and 3 years at a Miami-based law firm, specializing in medical malpractice, which accounts for my ...
... professionalism in dealing with the public, attorneys, physicians, emotional clients, and the media ...
... as well as my experience making travel arrangements for overworked lawyers who wish to escape all this!
As an administrative assistant at a smaller firm, I am anxious to assume the additional responsibilities described in your ad. I hope you will contact me for an interview; my address and phone number are printed above. Thank you for considering me.
Sincerely,
Ruth Gorham-Black
Enc: Resume
References
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Mr. J. Victor Halman
Tedesco Industries Corporation RE: Office Administrator
9762 South Willens Road 3/12/9X City Times
Columbia, MO 09876 advertisement
Dear Mr. Halman:
To meet the extensive qualifications listed in your advertisement, a candidate must be a true professional with in-depth experience at a major corporation who is looking for an exciting new challenge as I am.
For example, your ad requests: and I deliver:
Experience screening telephone 2 years as a receptionist for
calls, responding, and routing General American Products
accordingly
Ability to order, maintain, and 7 years as Office Manager for
distribute office supply inventory IBN Executive Offices
Skill in scheduling and coordinating 7 years doing same in addition to
training seminars, meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
on-site demonstrations for 15 IBN executives
Knowledge of word processing WordPerfect, AmiPro,
Harvard Graphics
In addition, I possess a degree in Business Administration, exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. I type at 50 wpm and have easy fluency in Spanish. I would be pleased to take your keyboarding and proofreading tests when we meet for an interview, when I will also detail my salary history and requirements for you.
These qualifications, combined with my substantial experience would make me a productive, effective Office Administrator for Tedesco Industries from my first day on the job. I hope you'll contact me at my home number below; I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Ashford B. Wells
(555) 765-4321 home telephone
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Ms. Teresa Fralisso
Doniger-Davis Management, Inc.
54230 South Ingraham
New Orleans, LA 09876
Dear Ms. Fralisso:
I am writing to explore the possibility of pursuing an Associate's position at Doniger-Davis. Currently, I am a Relationship Officer at American First Bancorporation, where I manage relationships with high net worth individuals. In May 199X, I will earn my MBA in Finance from State University.
My interest in management consulting has been piqued by specific and fascinating classes that are part of the MBA program. Business Policy, Strategic Implementation, and Managing Human Systems, in particular, demonstrated to me that my education, interpersonal talents, and practical experience would prove immensely productive in a consulting environment.
With 5 years in the financial services industry, I can offer your firm a speciality with broad application. My involvement with interviewing and assessing prospective employees and with quality improvement projects may free you from the in-depth training that would be required for a less experienced candidate.
Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your information. I will call next week to see when we might get together. In the meantime, I thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Linda Dey Little
(555) 456-7890, extension 98
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Ms. Lucille Montana
Montana Consulting
1000 Lakeview Road
Suite 1267
Thunder Lake, MN 09876
Dear Ms. Montana:
I enjoyed speaking with you on the phone this afternoon and appreciate your interest.
As promised, I have enclosed my resume which details my unusually thorough background in Public Relations, Business Communications and Human Resource Development. What my resume does not describe is my character. I am a conceptual thinker, a generator of creative ideas, and a self-starter.
I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate these qualities in person and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Richards
(555) 765-4321 office
(555) 456-7890 home
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Mr. Theodore Wilson
President
Wilson Manufacturing Corp.
100 Anderson Way
Atlanta, GA 09876
Dear Mr. Wilson:
If you're looking for an exceptional Product Manager with insight, creativity, a proven record in Manufacturing and Management, and an impressive work ethic, look no further.
Through hands-on experience at all levels of Warehousing, Production, and Sales (detailed in the enclosed resume), I have developed superior analytical and interpersonal skills, marketing expertise, a perspective and sophistication unique in our industry -- all of which I can put to work for you.
I produce an endless supply of new ideas. I can generate solutions to problems where none seem possible. And I will teach, inspire, and motivate others to do the same.
I look forward to speaking with you soon to set up a convenient time for us to meet. I can be reached at (555) 765-4321 during the day or evening.
Sincerely,
Charles S. Grentham
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Mr. Albert Martinelli
Millerman Fashions
1411 Broadway
New York, NY 09876 RE: Product Development
Dear Mr. Martinelli:
The contributions I have made on behalf of my previous employers preview what I can offer Millerman Fashions.
As Associate Product Developer in Ladies Accessories:
-- I interact on a daily basis with existing and potential vendors around the world to initiate, foster, and maintain these key relationships.
-- Researching market trends, I identify those that can be exploited to bolster product merchandising.
-- I developed a new product line for an important National Account that reduced inventory overages and increased sales.
-- On the administrative side, I am fully responsible for coordinating sample lines for the National Sales Force and controlling stock levels.
In my previous role as Assistant Showroom Manager:
-- I developed new systems and procedures that dramatically reduced processing errors on national account sales.
-- I served as central liaison for the West Coast region, communicating new product information on a weekly basis.
-- I supervised the overall operation of the 6-product-line New York showroom and trained all new associates in showroom maintenance and sales.
In each position, I introduced innovative products and procedures that had direct and positive impact on the company's bottom line profitability -- and I can do the same for Millerman Fashions.
May we have the chance to meet and explore this promising opportunity in greater detail? I will call you shortly.
Sincerely,
Mary Alice Preston
(555) 456-7890 office
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Ms. Catherine M. Scully, Vice President
Corporate Communications
SYTEX, Inc.
422 Bethlehem Way
Augusta, GA 09876
Dear Ms. Scully:
Your advertisement for an Events Planner was of particular interest to me because I encounter so few organizations that recognize the unique value of special events. Relegating this function to already overworked marketing departments, where planning withers and presentation suffocates, most firms waste this vital opportunity.
Since SYTEX is not like most firms and I am not like most Events Planners, perhaps we should meet.
I would like to discover more about your events schedule. And I would like to describe my experience designing, planning, preparing, promoting, and running annual meetings, company-wide divisional meetings, regional breakfast meetings, trade shows, and seminars. I have a special expertise in creating events that generate important new business potential while enhancing the corporate image.
In addition, this past year I orchestrated a tour of the Greek Islands for our major shareholders. Not only did this event produce additional stock purchases among our touring group, but through carefully controlled publicity, "less major" stockholders added to their holdings quite significantly as well.
I have enclosed my resume along with a description of other programs I have designed and the results they have produced. It would be an honor to meet you in person and to be considered as a member of the SYTEX staff.
Sincerely,
Ariadne S. Webb
(555) 765-4321 work
(555) 456-7890 home
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Director, Human Resources
Santangelo Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 1111
Needham, MA 09876
To the Director of Human Resources:
Your recent advertisement in the City Times attracted my attention because I can offer you the precise qualifications you're seeking in a Public Relations Manager.
Possibly at a lower cost than a more senior executive might demand. But with no less experience.
As you'll see on the enclosed resume, I currently serve as Associate Public Relations Manager for Columbia Data Systems. Because the company's success depends upon its reputation among a cross section of users, I have worked diligently (and often around the clock) to secure positive publicity for Columbia. In a wide range of media. With a diversity of "stories." Despite decreasing allocations.
Of greater significance is that I fought and dispelled the harmful rumors that surfaced as a result of the company's microchip disaster last fall. The crisis management skills I have acquired are critical to any major corporate entity operating under the scrutiny of today's news-hungry media circus.
I am confident that the media contacts, creativity, communication skills, and crisis management abilities I possess will prove invaluable to your firm.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. If you will call or leave a message on my home answering machine, I will return your call promptly.
Sincerely,
Thomas Hoover
(555) 765-4321 daytime
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Mr. Presently Hiring
Vice President
The Successful Company RE: Your ad for a
P.O. Box 1111 (position)
Business City, ST 09876 City Times, 11/20/9X
Dear Mr. Hiring:
The hiring process is tough enough without interviewing countless candidates who responded to your ad despite being underqualified or overqualified. I can save you from this onerous, time-consuming task.
As my resume indicates, I possess every one of the qualifications you seek, and I am available to meet with you at once and begin working right away.
Why not give me a call and streamline what might otherwise be a lengthy interview process? I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Name
Work Telephone
Home Telephone
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Ms. Susan Stein
Creative Director
Raleigh Advertising
878 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 09876
Dear Ms. Stein:
Having researched your agency and the exceptional results your teams produce, I have identified your firm as one that values creative talent and hard work -- both of which I can deliver.
Although I am certain that you receive hundreds of resumes from people seeking a position with your agency, I urge you to consider mine. The mix of skills I possess differs from those of other graphic designers. For example:
-- As a seasoned Art Director/Graphic Designer, I possess extensive corporate experience, working with many of today's leading firms: Met Life, Prudential, IBM, Federal Express, and Sony, among others.
-- Well versed in both traditional and computer-aided design and production, I am adept at using Microsoft Word as well as QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
-- I have successfully joined forces with clients, management, account, and creative staff to create solutions that work for a
range of businesses within a cross section of industries.
With my unique combination of qualifications, you can welcome to your agency a genuine creative talent and true professional -- just as I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.
I will take the liberty of calling you shortly to see when we might get together.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline DuBois
(555) 456-7890
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Mr. Walter LaMotta
Assistant Vice President
UniFirst Savings Bank
100 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 09876
Dear Mr. LaMotta:
GOOD NEWS!
There is a copywriter only a phone call away who knows the difference between a CD, the FDIC, and the SIPC ?one who can express complex details clearly and convincingly to consumers, investors, shareholders.
I am an experienced advertising and direct mail copywriter with a strong financial background -- with the time to put this expertise to work for UniFirst!
You'll add an exceptional member to your marketing team since I've created sales tools, direct mail packages, advertisements, product brochures, and corporate identity pieces quickly and effectively -- often overnight.
Plus, unlike most writers, my background includes staff positions with both advertising agencies and commercial banks. What this means for you is that you'll save hours negotiating with legal counsel, thanks to my in-depth knowledge of government restrictions on financial advertising.
Finally, because I possess such in-depth experience, I am well versed in many financial products and services so I can begin being effective for you immediately without wasting your resources and time on training.
Can I tell you more? If so, you may reach me at (555) 765-4321. In the meantime, I will send samples of my work to your office by messenger within the week.
I thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jody Lynn Horowitz
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AIWA America Inc.
One AIWA Highway
Morristown, NJ 09876
AIWA
I HEAR YA!
Your ad in this Sunday's City Times describes someone who can assist with your sound marketing strategy. My accessories include:
Long Playing Time: Five years marketing and advertising to the audio electronics consumer. For the past 3 years, I've worked with PhonAmerica Audio and Electronics and FFDB Communications to successfully market home and car amps, speakers, receivers, and accessories.
Shock-Resistant Memory: I have followed AIWA's marketing for years and am quite familiar with your product line.
Digital Recording and Playback: Over 7 years' experience with PCs and mainframes; advanced capabilities with WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet construction and analysis.
Heat-Resistant Assembly: I am able to function under pressure at maximum output without fading.
AIWA
I CAN HELP YA!
Please review my attached resume. I would be happy to discuss salary expectations during a personal interview, for which I can make myself available to fit your schedule.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Nicholas I. Koenig
Work Telephone: (555) 456-7890
Home Telephone: (555) 765-4321
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Mr. Anthony Lee
NYNEX Mobile Communications
145-65 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 09876
Dear Mr. Lee:
NYNEX is really going places. And I'd like to come aboard. Not as a passenger, but as a navigator.
Your ad in this Sunday's City Times for an Assistant Advertising Manager intrigues me. I have the skills and experience to help your Advertising Director steer your marketing efforts towards an expanded customer base and increased profits.
You see, through my tenure at two advertising agencies, I've been exposed to every facet of the marketing and advertising process. As I have for Fortune 500 Companies and TelNet, a growing long-distance telecommunications firm, I can help NYNEX develop sound marketing strategies, innovative ad campaigns, targeted direct response programs, and a wealth of original promotional activities.
I would like to bring my knowledge of, and expertise with, many companies to bear for one: NYNEX. And yes, I have the drive to succeed!
Please review my resume and call me so I can come in for a test drive as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Nicholas I. Koenig
Work Telephone: (555) 456-7890
Home Telephone: (555) 765-4321
Resume enclosed
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Ms. Marilyn Horning
Vice President
Electronic World, Inc. RE: Your ad for an
1200 Verdi Way Account Executive
Venice, CA 09876 City Times, 11/20/9X
Dear Ms. Horning:
Your advertisement caught my eye immediately as it describes a position for which my qualifications are ideal.
My solid experience in sales, marketing, and dealing with both customers and prospects enables you to add a seasoned professional to your team -- one who can begin being productive at once. Allow me to highlight my strengths:
-- Nearly 5 years of proven success in selling sophisticated equipment to consumers/the public/corporations/national corporate accounts.
-- Highly effective communications skills, which I used to sell a range of electronic products and train customers in using them.
-- In-depth experience developing marketing strategies and techniques for use by the sales team.
-- Familiarity with, and comfort in, working on a salary plus commission basis.
My resume provides further details on my background and accomplishments. Realizing that this data cannot adequately convey my personal strengths, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you, at which time we could discuss salary in greater depth.
I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Michelle S. Neufield
(555) 765-4321
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Mr. Douglas E. Dixon
World Cruise Lines RE: Air/Sea Cruise Product
867 Park Avenue South Development ad
New York, NY 09876 City Times 11/30/9X
Dear Mr. Dixon:
If you are searching for a creative thinker with extensive experience selling to both companies and individuals, we should meet.
I am currently a Vice President in Sales and Marketing at The Ames Company. I am eager to transfer my skills from manufacturing to the travel industry.
-- Through delightful cruises in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and South America, I have become intimately familiar with the many superb benefits that cruising offers individuals, groups, and corporate planners.
-- Through my travels in the Orient, Scandinavia, and Europe, I know first-hand the perspective such exposure affords.
-- Through my work with a diverse client base, I have become extremely proficient in promoting high-ticket items by identifying and focusing on the advantages they offer to each member of a varied market.
Because I am currently seeking to broaden my horizons -- literally and figuratively -- I await your reply so that we can arrange a personal meeting. Then, we can discuss how my particular blend of capabilities, experience, and managerial strengths can help your firm capture lucrative business opportunities.
Very truly yours,
Darrell K. Grissolm
Home Telephone: 555-456-7890
Work Telephone: 555-765-4321
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