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[DATE, ex. Friday, February 10, 2006]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
Robert Brown
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. Robert Brown],

[MENTION REFERRAL AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR LETTER, ex. I understand from Mr. John Holmes that your firm is planning to expand geographically and is looking for new talent to facilitate that expansion.]

I have been following your firm for the past [DURATION, ex. four years]. [MAKE STATEMENT WHICH INDICATES YOU HAVE TAKEN THE EFFORT TO LEARN ABOUT THE FIRM, ex. I am convinced that the proliferation of automated compressor manufacturing facilities in the eastern United States , in conjunction with your new compressor technology, has the potential to place XYZ Inc. in forefront of its industry.]

I believe I have the ability to favorably affect your company's bottom line.

Allow me to introduce myself, [NAME, ex. George Butter]. [RELATE HOW THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR RESUME CAN BENEFIT THE FIRM, ex. Having had seven years of experience in sales and marketing of manufacturing supplies, I am confident my network of contacts in the field will be of great value to your firm. During my previous work experience, I have had close relations with several major manufacturers, which could be potential customers of your products. Accordingly, I am certain that I can increase your customer base.]

Since I understand that you are very busy, I have taken the liberty of including my resume with this letter. If we have an opportunity to speak with each other, I can better enumerate how I can be of service to your firm.

Please contact me at XXX-XXXX if I can serve you in any way.

[YOUR NAME]