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Ms. Betty Williams
Assistant Director
Jefferson Industries, Inc.
2434 Broadway St.
Charleston, VA 24611

Dear Ms. Williams:

The opening paragraph should state why you are writing and why you are interested in the organization. If you are writing a letter of application, you should name the position for which you are applying and tell the employer how you became aware of it. A letter of inquiry should provide evidence of your career-mindedness; it helps to refer to specific job functions, if not titles. If you werreferred to the employer by someone such as a career counselor,a former employer, or an aunt, this is also the best place to mentionthat person's name and to point out that he or she suggested you write.

The middle paragraph is where you draw attention to your resume and highlight specific skills relevant to the potential employer. Present your motives for seeking employment with this organization and cite achievements and qualifications related to the position desired. If you have qualifications that are not noted on your resume, this is your opportunity to discuss them.

The closing paragraph states what you will do next (such as calling to arrange an interview at the employer's convenience)or what youwould like the recipient of the letter to do next. An assertive statement explaining what you plan to do and what you hope the employer will do is harder to ignore than a vague request for consideration.

Sincerely,

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