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Correspondence: Cover/Application Letter Sample Four

July 21, 1999

4225 Spring Street
St. Paul, MN 55223

Ms. Louise Kratt
Manager of Public Relations
Midwest Publications
Suite 42
755 Jefferson Street
Minneapolis, MN 65332

Dear Ms. Kratt:

Please accept this letter of application for the position of Assistant Director of Communications.

As my enclosed resume indicates, my work experience relates to journalism and administration. As a writer/editor for The Mac Weekly, I have written more than thirty articles on various topics ranging from sports and entertainment to editorial commentary. I was instrumental in the purchase and implementation of the newspaper's computer-layout system. As a manager and administrator, I was able to successfully direct a 15 person writing staff by assigning story ideas, balancing deadlines, and giving the paper its overall editorial direction. Additionally, my responsibilities included ad marketing with an annual income of $45,000.

Through independent research, I have learned that Midwest Publications is on the leading edge of developing print technology. I believe my experience with this area as well as my desire to succeed makes me a strong candidate for the position.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how my qualifications and experience could be well utilized by Midwest Publications. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Claudia Seaver

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