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LETTER 5-81: COMPUTER MIS MANAGER—SALARY
Mr. Bart Holmes
Human Resource Director RE: MIS Manager position
555-456-7890 fax advertised 4/5/XX City Times

Dear Mr. Holmes:
As an experienced and successful MIS Manager, I offer you all of the
qualifications listed in your advertisement—and then some. I am,
therefore, faxing you my resume with this letter.

As my resume illustrates, I possess the track record, technical
knowledge, and expertise to do all of the following effectively:

Design, develop, implement, and support all MIS functions.
Evaluate, recommend, and purchase hardware, software, and
supplies.
Manage, develop, and support multiplatform environments.
Demonstrate proficiency with AppleTalk, Novell, Windows, and
UNIX.
My work at a leading architectural design firm expanded my abilities to
apply the best that today’s computer technology has to offer from a
more creative point of view than many other MIS Managers may
possess. As a result, I have an unusual talent for turning challenges into
solutions that can yield profitable results.
The benefit of working for a smaller firm is that I had the opportunity to
handle a range of responsibilities. The downside is that my salary
history may not be in line with industry standards. I would be pleased to
provide you with more information on this when we have the chance to
meet. If you will contact me at (555) 765-4321, I will be pleased to set
up an appointment.

Sincerely,

Michael Manning
(555) 765-4321

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