Oct 01, 2013

 

RE: [Job Title], [Ref#], [Date]

 

Dear [Ms. or Mr. Last Name],

 

I read with interest your posting for [name of position] on the [name of job board].  I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are seeking and would make a valuable addition to your company.

 

As my resume indicates, I possess more than [number of years] years of progressive experience in the [job field] field.  My professional history includes positions such as [job title] at [company name] as well as [job title] at [company name].

 

Most recently, my responsibilities as [job title] at [company name] match the qualifications you are seeking.  As the [job title], my responsibilities included [two or three responsibilities which are similar to ones stated in job posting].  I assisted in the successful completion of [project which is similar to one that job posting stated you will work on].  My supervisor also relied on my ability to [skills such as proofreading and excellent communications skills].

 

I have attached my resume for your review and I look forward to speaking with you further regarding your available position.

 

Sincerely,

[Your First Name] [Your Last Name]