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LETTER 5-54: FINANCIAL ANALYST—RECENT M.B.A.
Ms. Myra Richards
Financial Division RE: Your advertisement for a
United Recruiting Corporation Financial Analyst in the
P.O. Box 182 New York Times
New York, NY 09876 January 12, 20XX
Dear Ms. Richards:

Are you searching for someone with a thorough understanding of the
principles that support the operation of today’s financial institutions and
capital markets? Someone with the ability and enthusiasm to participate
crucially in investment decisions? Someone who is upbeat, positive,
learns quickly, and who is not afraid of hard work?
If so, we should meet. As a graduate student at the University of
Pennsylvania specializing in financial and international business, I
expect to complete my M.B.A. in May of this year. My goal is to put my
strong academic background in finance to use in the world of business.
Throughout my graduate studies, I have focused on money and banking,
international trade finance, and portfolio management. More
specifically, I have conducted in-depth research on issues relating to:
The functions of the central banks and their effects on the world
economies.

The operations of the world market and foreign exchange, as
well as their impact on the U.S. economy.
The underlying models of portfolio analysis such as the capital
asset pricing model and arbitrage pricing theory.
My resume, which is enclosed, further details my qualifications. I look
forward to meeting with you to discuss how I can contribute to your
company’s bottom line.
I thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,

Thomas Frank

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