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Example letter application for a job (Address) Dear Mr. Gilhooley, Application for the Post of _______________________ 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 george.gillhooley@email.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,

12 Station Street HIGHFIELD VIC 3023 Mob: 0431 554 660 Email: jane@yahoo.com __________________________________________________________________________ Martin Burn Personnel Manager Broad and Allen 256 Little Street HIGHFIELD VIC 3023 18 February 2007 Dear Mr Burn _________(title)_________________ I am very interested in the position of Administrative Assistant for Broad and Allen advertised in the Weekly Times on 30 January 2007. The skills and qualifications you seek match my experience in this area: I spent two years as Administrative Assistant in the Prospective Students Office of Monash University and am experienced with using a number of reporting tools and databases including Excel, Access, Lotus Notes and Crystal Reports. I assisted the General Manager of Saturn Satellites for two years providing administrative support, diary and appointment coordination and managing all travel and accommodation bookings for his busy and fast-paced schedule. I confidently work alone and in teams - in both situations I always complete tasks on time and enjoy assisting others to ensure that their tasks also come in on time and on budget. I am currently completing a part-time (evening) diploma of Human Resources at Northern Melbourne Institute of Technology. I have used the knowledge and skills gained from subjects including Managing Staff Development and Performance Management to assist in the coordination of staff training and performance reviews.

Enclosed is my resume for your review. I believe I am an excellent candidate for this role and look forward to meeting with you to discuss this position further. Yours sincerely, Jane Smith

Example resume FirstName LastName 6647 RUN ROAD LAKE WORTH, FL. 33463 PHONE: 111-111-1111 EMAIL: abc@xyc.com Workforce Development Professional Summary of Qualifications

Certified Workforce Development Professional with 14 years experience as a Career Specialist. Provide career counseling, coaching, and job seeker services. Identify values, develop possible career paths, and develop strategies for entering a career. Develop individual employment plans, goal setting strategy, and networking skills. Provide job search and resume writing assistance, soft skills vs. hard skills analysis, and instruction on completion of career portfolios. Successful employment placement rate. Proficient with Microsoft office programs, and use of database programs. Work Experience 4/2005 - Present Arbor Education and Training Boynton Beach, FL Workforce Investment Act Career Specialist Provide career management services to the universal population with a focus on helping customers obtain employment. Duties include a combination of the following intake, interviewing, eligibility verification, referrals to supportive services, employer services, career coaching, job search and orientation/classroom instruction, and regular follow-up in executing client's individual employment plan. Facilitates customer access to supportive services, social services, training, education, and employment services, as well as job search mechanics ie: Job search techniques, Resume writing, and Interview

Skills. Assesses client aptitude, values, interest inventories and training needs in assessing job readiness and preparing client for entry/re-entry into the workforce. Serves as a liaison with instructors, businesses and other client resources. Strong understanding of labor market, vocational systems, internet, One-Stop services and One-Stop referral system. Possess strong customer/goal orientation, and excellent Interpersonal, communication and PC skills. Ensures that customer file documentation meets regulatory guidelines and are completed in a timely manner. 7/2004 - 4/2005 Arbor Education and Training West Palm Beach, FL Project Support Associate Specialist / Team Leader Provide training opportunities for students in areas of enhanced educational skills as Identified, provide students the opportunity for program improvement and advancement. Perform a variety of business, educational, and community service duties. Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, necessary information and ideas to staff, students and parents. Implement all strategies associated with internal operations. Act as liaison between staff, students, parents and managers of student services. 2/2001- 6/2004 Arbor Education and Training Lake Worth, FL Eligibility Career Specialist Conduct intake interviews and complete screening forms and budgets with customers to determine if they meet financial and life circumstances criteria to be eligible for public assistance services. Provide initial and follow up support to clients, coordinate the schedule of applicants for eligibility review and the resolution of eligibility issues. Enter and maintain documentation of all related activities in data base system as well as hard copy case file, pull reports on activities and complete a self monitoring review of caseload. Provide customers with referrals to community based partners and agencies and other duties as required.

Education B.A., Business Administration Fort Lauderdale College/ Florida Metropolitan University, Fort Lauderdale Florida A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York Florida Certified Workforce Professional Certified Professional - Job Seeker Services Dynamic Works Institute, Rockledge, Florida Citizen Contact Skills Institute of Government Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida Dealing With Angry People Institute of Government Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida Association Memberships Dynamic Works Institute- DWI National Association of Workforce Development Professionals -NAWDP South Eastern Employment and Training Association-SETA