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E-MAIL LETTER 4-3: NETWORKING—GENERAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
This enterprising rising star has used e-mail to get directly to someone in a position to help
or hire her. Her thoughtful and engaging letter is strengthened by the artful single-line teas-
er in the middle of the letter.
From: Shelby L. Paul
To: John Tiche
Sent: Monday, October 7, 20XX
Attachment: Resume for Shelby L. Paul.doc
Subject: Thank You for Your Encouragement

Congratulations on the favorable publicity you received in
yesterday’s City Times. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding
encouragement in the description of your journey to senior
management in the technology industry, an industry of which I am
proud to be a part—although I haven’t achieved the success you
have.

Yet.
As a hard-working, highly skilled, and dedicated Director of Client
Services for a small software company, I am anxious to expand my
capabilities by assuming greater responsibility. Mr. Tiche, I would
greatly appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time
to discuss with me the direction that our dynamic industry will take
over the next few years and what someone with my interests could
contribute.
I’ve attached my resume to demonstrate my commitment to hard
work. I will take the liberty of contacting your office within the next
few days to see if there might be a convenient time for us to meet.
Thank you in advance for being willing to assist someone who
would be proud to follow in your footsteps!
Sincerely,
Shelby L. Paul
shelby.paul@newtech.com
(123) 456-6789 home
(098) 765-4321 work
(111) 222-3333 cell

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