18416 172 CT SE Renton, WA 98058 October 2, 2007 John Doe, Manager 1234 56th St Kent, WA 78910 Dear Mr. Doe: I am applying for the sales associate position which was advertised in The Seattle Times on September 28. My qualifications seem to fit very well with the needed attributes of this position. According to the advertisement, your position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to multitask during busy work hours. I am a current student of Kentridge High School and participate in many extra curricular activities such as Key Club and DECA. Our club administrators organize a variety of events to participate in. From working in groups on group projects I am able to communicate effectively with my peers. My current grade point average is a 4.0. I am able to multitask and prioritize what I need to do in order to maintain my academic record while also staying involved in school activities. My goal of becoming a part of your staff is to deepen my experience of the everyday workplace and to better my skills in the business world. I am also excited about the idea of working for one of the most prestigious and well recognized industries in the country. If you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest in this position, please call me at (206) 229-2998. I will be available at your convenience and will also call back on Friday, October 5, to request confirmation. Thank you for your time:
Melinda Dang