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BRYAN JOSE

235 Sandy Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
629-555-5326

September 14, 2011

Mr. Royce Morris
Music Music Music
Bayside Mall
Oceanside, CA 92054

Dear Mr. Morris:

Quint Gilkey, the owner/manager of Wallabee’s Music Store, recommended that I contact you about a sales associate position. As you probably have heard, Quint is closing Wallabee’s because of the physical condition of the Ipanima Mall. He thought that your store could use a sales associate of my caliber.

In addition to being a successful sales associate, I am also an accomplished musician. I have played and sung in two different types of bands, marching and jazz. I understand music and musicians and can convey this information well to my customers.

If Quint is correct, and if you would be interested in a sales associate such as myself, please contact me at the above telephone number. I would welcome the opportunity to become a part of the Music Music Music sales team.

Respectfully,

BRYAN JOSE

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BRYAN JOSE
6342 Abington Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87500
Day: 505-555-7724
Evening: 505-555-6039

September 14, 2011

Mr. Winther
Winther Marketing Consultants, Inc.
678 Harding Street
Fairbanks, AK 99709

Dear Mr. Winther:

Sandra Scarbrough recently told me at a meeting of the International Listening Association that you are continuing your search for a new affiliate. Enclosed you will find another copy of my resume for your review.

Several months ago we spoke about my joining Winther Marketing Consultants. Although the position sounded intriguing, I was not ready at that time to make the move from the arid southwest to Alaska. Due to circumstances I will discuss with you when we speak in person, I am now available to accept this position if you are still as interested in me and my qualifications as you were in the past.

If I do not hear from you before then, I will call you at the end of next week. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

BRYAN JOSE

Enclosure: Resume

BRYAN JOSE
962 San Diego Circle
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 555-6508

September 14, 2011

Human Resources Manager
Toys for All Ages
327 15th Avenue
Arlington, WA 98228

Dear Human Resources Manager:

I am enclosing my resume in response to your recent advertisement for a senior market research analyst in the Arlington Journal.

In addition to my B.A. in Marketing and my 3 years of experience doing market research at Tampa State College, I am a seasoned corporate market research analyst with supervisory experience. I am proficient in determining the appropriate research methodologies for particular product lines and have had great success as a project manager conducting this research. I am also skilled in using computer modeling, database and spreadsheet software.

I believe that these qualifications match the job requirements listed in your ad, and I look forward to the opportunity of talking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

BRYAN JOSE

Enclosure: Resume

BRYAN JOSE

85 East Allen Pl.
Cincinnati, OH 45201
513-555-0093

September 14, 2011

Ms. Barbara Reed
Avco Insurance
9000 Karen Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204

Dear Ms. Reed:

Your assistant manager, Janet Cho, recently advised me of an opening in your sales department. Please accept this letter as application for this position.

For several years I have worked for Chatsworth Insurance. My resume will show my consistent ability to bring in new accounts and maintain existing ones. I consider myself a professional in the field and would like to work for an agency with professional goals and standards.

I’m currently running for a position on the Oakview School Board. Although this is taking up much of my time at present, it’s also introducing me to many more people than I’d normally be able to meet and giving me an opportunity to offer them insurance!

Next week I’d like to call and set up an appointment with you. By then, after you’ve read my resume, I think you’ll see I’d make a valuable addition to Avco.

Sincerely,

BRYAN JOSE

Jim Caroll
730 San Francisco Hills
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 555-5101

September 14, 2011

Ms. Michele Randolph
Assistant Store Manager
Fitzgerald Food Pavilion
502 Miles Street
Howell, MI 48848

Dear Michele:

As we discussed yesterday, I am enclosing my updated resume for the purposes of the company’s formal job application process.

In addition to my long-term experience with Fitzgerald Food Pavilion, as a cashier I was selected to participate in development of our customer service training for employees. As you know, I have been designated “Employee of the Month” on several occasions. Also, I have served as lead cashier in the absence of the shift supervisor.

For all these reasons, I hope you will seriously consider me for the cashier supervisor position. May we talk soon?

Sincerely,

Jim Caroll

Enclosure: Resume

Jim Caroll
2635 Fairfax Station Court
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(201) 555-6843

September 14, 2011

Human Resources Manager
Newark News
8 Raymond Plaza West
Newark, NJ 07102

Dear Human Resources Manager:

I would like to apply for the position of circulation sales representative at the Newark Reporter that you advertised in Sunday’s paper. My resume is enclosed for your review.

As my resume indicates, I worked as a circulation sales assistant at the Newark Reporter from 1988 to 1991. My personnel file would show that I earned high performance ratings from my supervisor. I left my position in 1991 to try life in a small town.

While serving as circulation sales representative at Hill Corporation, I have fulfilled the same responsibilities as those required of the position at the Newark Reporter. A few highlights of my performance include:
* recommending locations for new outlets that became very successful;
* improving driver productivity; and
* earning the “Sales Representative of the Year” award last year.

With these qualifications and my knowledge of the Newark area, I believe I would be an asset to your sales department. I am also looking forward to returning to Newark because a provincial lifestyle does not really suit me.

I hope to hear from you soon. If we have not spoken by the end of next week, I will contact you.

Respectfully yours,

Jim Caroll

Enclosure: Resume

Jim Caroll

1989 S. 16th Ave.
Dayton, OH 45423
513-555-3837

September 14, 2011

Mr. Charlie Shine
Charlie’s Cameras
19 East Street
Dayton, OH 45421

Dear Mr. Shine:

Thanks for the call about the customer service coordinator job. I’d love to be considered.

As you know, my background in all major camera systems is solid. In addition, I’ve made it a point to make my own photography look as professional as possible. The better picture I can create, the more I can help the customers.

I’ve enclosed my resume detailing my qualifications. I’ve worked at Jake’s my entire career, and I know Jake would be happy to give me a great reference.

Thanks again for your call, and I’m looking forward to talking with you again soon.

Very kindly yours,

Jim Caroll

Jim Caroll
534 Fishers Field
Newport News, VA 23602
(804) 555-1420

September 14, 2011

Human Resources Manager
Eastern Electroplating, Inc.
9236 Grant Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23600

Dear Human Resources Manager:

In response to your recent advertisement in the Newport News Gazette, please accept this letter and resume in application for your electroplating sales manager position.

Within my years fulfilling the same position at Templeton, Inc., I developed a solid knowledge of factory processes and excellent rapport with production personnel. These were very helpful in allowing me to give accurate shipping dates on very large orders. I also assisted the sales manager in training new sales reps, and I have been one of the top performers in the last 2 years.

I believe that with these qualifications and others detailed in my resume, I am a strong candidate for the sales manager position at Eastern Electroplating. I look forward to the opportunity to meet or talk with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Jim Caroll

Enclosure: Resume

Jim Caroll

5070 Kingwood Forest
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(214) 555-3407

September 14, 2011

Mr. Dale Barrington
Best Engineering Supplies
6827 Evansville Road
Houston, TX 11920

Dear Mr. Barrington:

I would like to apply for the engineering supplies sales representative position advertised recently in the Houston Reporter. My resume is enclosed for your review.

As you can see from my resume, I have an A.A. in Engineering, which has proven extremely helpful in talking to new leads and closing sales as a sales representative at Cook Corporation. I have also maintained an excellent accounts receivable record and high ratings on my performance evaluations.

I am looking for an opportunity with a larger company in a major Texas metropolitan area. My research indicates that Best Engineering Supplies is indeed a large and growing company. I am therefore extremely interested in finding out more details about your open sales representative position.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet or talk with you soon. Thank you for considering my application.

Respectfully yours,

Jim Caroll

Enclosure: Resume

Jim Caroll
2986 Norristown Gardens
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(714) 555-1198

September 14, 2011

Mr. Walter Owens
Vice President
Remington Bank
6302 Magnolia Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Dear Mr. Owens:

I would like to apply for the position of financial services sales representative that was advertised recently in the Chicago Sun Times. My resume is enclosed for your review.

I believe that my B.A. in Business Administration, postgraduate courses in finance, computers and sales and over a decade of banking experience have prepared me well for the job requirements listed in your ad. In my sales representative position at Potts Bank, I achieved the highest sales volume for 3 consecutive years. I also developed new sales materials approved by management. My resume provides details of my specific job responsibilities.

Having been in California for several years, I am eager to return to my home state of Illinois and would appreciate the opportunity to be part of the Remington team. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully yours,

Jim Caroll

Enclosure: Resume