YOUR NAME

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Home (+251) XXXXXXXX
Cell (+251)9XXXXXX myname@gmail.com

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Title (if known)

Company Name

Company Address

City, State Zip Code

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If you are not sure of the proper title, i.e. Dr., Mrs., Miss, simply address it Ms. or Mr.

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 The exact position you are applying for should be stated

 Identify how you became aware of the opening
 Briefly say why you are a good candidate for the position
 This paragraph should grab the employer's interest and help you stand out from the other
applicants

2nd Paragraph (This section could be two paragraphs if needed.)

 Sell yourself personally

 Identify two or three specific items from your background (i.e. course work,
 interests, projects) that will be significant for this position
 Indicate why you are interested in working for the organization
 Ask the employer to take a look at your resume

3rd Paragraph

 Ask for an interview at the employer’s convenience

 Tell how and where you can be reached
 Thank the employer for his/her time
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Sincerely,

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Enclosure (This means that your resume is “enclosed” in the envelope