Application letter

Application letter
Samples
First Paragraph
Excellent
It is with interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for a position as a Web Page Designer. I learned about your job opening through the State of Alaska Job Bank. I look forward to the possibility of working for a dynamic information technology business like Business Professional Associates.
Proficient
Please accept my application for the Computer Specialist position. I heard about the job through a friend of mine who works for your company. My friend has told me many good things about Business Professional Associates and I am interested in becoming a member of your team.
Fair
Please consider my application for the Office Assistant position at Business Professional Associates. I would like to express my interest in the position.
Emerging
I am interested in working in your Marketing Department as a Web Page Designer. I enclosed my resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment with Professional Business Professionals.
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Middle Paragraph(s)
Excellent
My most recent experience was being the administrative assistant at Top Dogg. I was responsible for the overall word processing, answering the phone, making appointments, and ordering. In addition, I was in charge of completing minor accounting tasks.
As an administrative assistant, I would bring all of my experience and dedication to your company. I work well with others, and am experienced in this field. I am excited about the chance to work at Professional Business Associates.
Proficient
I have acquired a vast array of knowledge in creating web sites. Over the years, I have self-taught the use of web authoring programs such as Dreamweaver and Microsoft Front Page. I am able to work well with people of various backgrounds as experienced in many extracurricular activities. I believe that working as a web page designer will be a great way to do something I love on a full-time basis.
Fair
I am well qualified for the position. I have completed a keyboarding class with above average grades. I have successfully maintained a high GPA ranging from a 4.0 to a 3.3 and will finish high school with a great wealth of knowledge which will help me in this position. I would consider it a privilege to work for your company.
Emerging
I am well qualified for the position. I have taken a desktop publishing class in which I received an above average grade. I am also a working part of the yearbook staff in which I use my desktop publishing skills on a regular basis. I would really like to work for your company, and would enjoy making a contribution to its cussess. I would genuinely appreciate being considered for a part time position. This will allow me to attend high school, as well as the University of Alaska in the upcoming school year. I have completed 3 1/2 years of high school with a GPA ranging from 4.0 to 3.4. I would consider working for you a pleasure.
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Final Paragraph
Excellent
I look forward discussing the potential of putting my technology skills to work for Professional Business Associates. Please call me at (907) 555-1212 to schedule an interview.
Proficient
I will appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and some of you staff about the office assistant position. Please call me at (907) 555-1212 to schedule an interview.
Fair
Please call me for an interview at (907) 555-1212.
Emerging
Please call me for an interview.