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LETTER 5-71: WORD PROCESSOR—CAREER CHANGE

Ms. Diane Sweet
ArbiTech Systems, Inc. RE: 5/15/XX City Times
1444 Soneigh Way ad for Word Processors
Damon, PA 09876
Dear Ms. Sweet:

While it may seem odd for a Philosophy professor to be responding to
your ad for Word Processors, today’s economy has rendered many of
yesterday’s tenets entirely revocable.
I am highly skilled in Word for Windows, as your ad requested.
Six years of intense analysis and serious writing account for my
indisputable command of this invaluable computer program.
In addition, I offer your firm the maturity to deal effectively with
clients, executives, and co-workers, particularly those under pressure.
My written and verbal communication skills are advanced, which may
prove extremely useful to your staff in the preparation of customer
materials, reports, and presentations.

Let me assure you that I do not consider this position a stopgap by any
means. After working in academia for nearly 17 years, the opportunity
to join a fast-paced leader in the business world is a stimulating one.
I hope you will contact me so that we might meet.

Sincerely,

Christopher J. Rinaldi
(555) 456-7890 home

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