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Dear Mr. Gilhooley, I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications I strive for continued excellence I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. Sincerely, Signature (for hard copy letter) John Donaldson

Subject Line: Reference Request - Janet Dickinson Dear Mr. Jameson,

I am writing to ask if you could provide a reference for me? If you were able to attest to my qualifications for employment, and the skills I attained while I was employed at ABD Company, I would sincerely appreciate it. I am in the process of seeking a new position and a positive reference from you would enhance my job search prospects. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is any information I can provide regarding my experience to assist you in giving me a reference. I can be reached at jdickinson@gmail.com or (111) 111-1234. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards,
Jane Dickinson

New Job Email Announcement to Interviewer Subject: Jean Leopard - Thank You

Dear Mr. Stevens,

Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the General Manager position at Gecko Industries. I have been hired as the General Manager at Lizard & Company, located in Center City. Im looking forward to beginning my new position in a few weeks. I wish you all the best in finding the ideal candidate for your position. Sincerely, Jean Leopard Email Phone

Job Rejection Letter George Gilhooley 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065 (909) 555-5555 Date Dear Mr. Gilhooley, Thank you very much for offering me the position of Marketing Manager with Hatfield Industries. It was a difficult decision to make, but, I have accepted a position with another company. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to share information on the opportunity and your company. Again, thank you for your consideration. Signature Susan Markstone

Sample Letter Accepting a Job Offer Jane Fieldstone 87 Washington Street Smithfield, CA 08055 (909) 555-5555 Jane.fieldstone@gmail.com Date Dear Mr. Barnes, As we discussed on the phone, I am very pleased to accept the position of Marketing Manager with Smithfield Pottery. Thank you for the opportunity. I am eager to make a positive contribution to the company and to work with everyone on the Smithfield team. As we discussed, my starting salary will be $38,000 and health and life insurance benefits will be provided after 90 days of employment. I look forward to starting employment on July 1, 20XX. If there is any additional information or paperwork you need prior to then, please let me know. Again, thank you. Signature Jane Fieldstone