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COVER LETTER
2842 South Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60228
March 12,
David C. Johnson
Director of Personnel
Bank of Chicago
490 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60222
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The accompanying resume is in response to your listing in the Chicago Tribune for a security officer.
I am especially interested in this position because my experience as a senior security professional in the Army has prepared me for a disciplined, secure work environment and the challenges associated with unexpected events. I'm looking forward to using this experience for enhancing the security of a growing and community-conscious bank.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my experience will best meet your needs. My ideas on how to improve your bank's security posture may be of particular interest to you. Therefore, I will call your office on the morning of March 17 to inquire if a meeting can be scheduled at a convenient time.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely yours,
Joyce Peterson
APPROACH LETTER
Referral 821 Stevens Points
Boston, MA 01990
April 14,
Terri Fulton
Director of Personnel
TRS Corporation
6311 W. Dover
Boston, MA 01991
Dear Ms. Fulton:
Alice O'Brien suggested that I contact you about my interest in personnel management. She said you are one of the best people to talk to in regard to careers in personnel.
I am leaving the U.S. Army after seven years of experience in personnel administration. Because of my positive Army experience, I would like to continue working in a large organization. However, before I venture further into the civilian job market, I would like to benefit from the experience and knowledge of other professionals in the field who might advise me on opportunities for someone with my qualifications.
Perhaps we could meet briefly sometime during the next two weeks to discuss my career plans. I have several questions which I believe you could help clarify. I will call your office on Tuesday, April 22, to schedule a meeting time.
I look forward to discussing my plans with you.
Sincerely yours,
Kristine Kellerman
THANK YOU LETTER
Post-Informational Interview
9910 Thompson Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 43382
June 21,
Jane Evans, Director
Evans Finance Corporation
2122 Forman Street
Cleveland, Ohio 43380
Dear Ms. Evans:
Your advice was most helpful in clarifying my questions on careers in finance. I am now reworking my resume and have included many of your thoughtful suggestions. I will send you a copy next week.
Thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule to see me. I will keep in contact and follow through on your suggestion to see Sarah Cook about opportunities with the Cleveland-Akron Finance Company.
Sincerely,
Daryl Haines
Daryl Haines
THANK YOU LETTER
Post-Job Interview 2962 Forrest Drive
Denver, Colorado 82171
May 28,
Thomas F. Harris
Director, Personnel Department
Coastal Products Incorporated
7229 Lakewood Drive
Denver, Colorado 82170
Dear Mr. Harris:
Thank you again for the opportunity to interview for the marketing position. I appreciated your hospitality and enjoyed meeting you and members of your staff.
The interview convinced me of how compatible my background, interest, and skills are with the goals of Coastal Products Incorporated. As I mentioned during our conversation, my experience as an Army recruiter has prepared me well for direct sales opportunities both in the U.S. and Germany. I am confident my work for you will result in increased profits within the first two years.
For more information on my success as a recruiter, please call Lieutenant Colonel Dave Garrett at 202/726-0132. I talked to Dave this morning and mentioned your interest in this program.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas Potman
THANK YOU LETTER
Job Rejection
564 Court Street
St. Louis, MO 53167
April 29,
Ralph Ullman, President
S.T. Ayer Corporation
6921 Southern Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 53163
Dear Mr. Ullman:
I appreciated your consideration for the Research Associate position. While I am disappointed in not being selected, I learned a great deal about your corporation, and I enjoyed meeting with you and your staff. I felt particularly good about the professional manner in which you conducted the interview.
Please keep me in mind for future consideration. I have a strong interest in your company. I believe we would work well together. I will be closely following the progress of your company over the coming months. Perhaps we will be in touch at some later date.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Martin Tollins
THANK YOU LETTER
Job Offer Acceptance
7694 James Court
San Francisco, CA 94826
June 7,
Judith Greene
Vice President
West Coast Airlines
2400 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94829
Dear Ms. Greene:
I am pleased to accept your offer, and I am looking forward to joining you and your staff next month.
The customer relations position is ideally suited to my background and interests. I assure you I will give you my best effort in making this an effective position within your company.
I understand I will begin work on July 7, ______. If, in the meantime, I need to complete any paperwork or take care of any other matters, please contact me at (303) 777-1234.
I enjoyed meeting with you and your staff and appreciated the professional manner in which the hiring was conducted.
Sincerely,
Joan Kilmer
Joan Kilmer
Excerpt from From Army Green to Corporate Gray
by Carl S. Savino, Major USAR and Ron Krannich, Ph.D.
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