1000 Terrace View Apts. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 555-4523 stevesmith@wonderful.

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March 25, 20XX

Ms. Janice Wilson, Personnel Director Anderson Construction Company 3507 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20895

Dear Ms. Wilson:

I read in the March 24th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Building Construction graduate for one of your Washington, DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in May and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project. Every summer for the last five years I have worked at various levels in the construction industry. The Anderson Construction Company projects are familiar to me, and my aspiration is to work for a company that has your excellent reputation.

As indicated on my enclosed resume, I have worked as a general laborer, and moved up to skilled carpentry work, and last summer served as assistant construction manager on a two million dollar residential construction project. In addition to this practical experience, I will complete requirements for my B.S. in Building Construction in May. As you may know, Virginia Tech is one of the few universities in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the construction industry. I am confident that my degree, along with my years of construction industry experience, makes me an excellent candidate for your job.

My resume is enclosed for further information about my experiences. Please feel free to contact me at the above number or email if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, (handwritten signature) Steve Smith

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1000 Terrace View Apts. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 555-4523 stevesmith@wonderful.edu

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March 25, 20XX

Date

Ms. Janice Wilson, Personnel Director Anderson Construction Company 3507 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20895

Contact and address of potential employer

1st paragraph: State why you are writing, the job you are applying for, and how you heard of the opening.

Dear Ms. Wilson:

I read in the March 24th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Building Construction graduate for one of your Washington, DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in May and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project. Every summer for the last five years I have worked at various levels in the construction industry. The Anderson Construction Company projects

2nd paragraph: Explain why you want the job and why you are As indicated on my enclosed resume, I have worked as a general laborer, and moved up to skilled carpentry work, perfect for the job. and last summer served as assistant construction manager on a two million dollar residential construction project. In
are familiar to me, and my aspiration is to work for a company that has your excellent reputation. addition to this practical experience, I will complete requirements for my B.S. in Building Construction in May. As you may know, Virginia Tech is one of the few universities in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the construction industry. I am confident that my degree, along with my years of construction industry experience, makes me an excellent candidate for your job.

My resume is enclosed for further information about my experiences. Please feel free to contact me at the above number or email in the evenings if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, (handwritten signature) Steve Smith

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