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LETTER 5-11: JOBHOPPER—SALES—SALARY
Ms. Judith Benjamin
President
Benjamin Personnel, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10000

Dear Ms. Benjamin:
I appreciate your willingness to assist in my job search. As promised, I
have enclosed my resume to provide background on my professional
experience. To bring my resume to life for you, allow me to tell you
more about myself and what sets me apart from other candidates.
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Over the years, I have performed in a variety of environments. As a
result, I have been exposed to diverse people, work styles, standards of negative
measurement, corporate cultures, and demands. What has remained into a
consistent throughout is my ability to produce results in a range of positive.
business climates.
I have contributed to the success of management teams and worked on
my own without supervision. I have mastered the ability to deal with
frustrated customers, management under pressure, and companies
operating in the midst of labor negotiations and layoffs. Throughout, I
have received consistently high praise from superiors and co-workers,
many of whom are ready to serve as references, should you wish to Enhances
contact them. credibility.
To an employer, I present a positive, results-oriented work ethic, and
professional, pleasant demeanor. To you, I present a strong, solid
candidate with a willingness to remain flexible in terms of salary
requirements.
I will contact you next week to continue our discussion and to solicit
any advice you may offer in my search. I thank you again for any help
you can provide.
Sincerely,

Joanna DeMettriano
(555) 765-4321 day or evening

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