1410 Oak Drive (line 10--12)
Austin, TX 78702
September 20, 2008 (current date)

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Mr. John Smith
Human Resources Director
ABC Oil Company
PO Box 122
Houston, TX 77001

Dear Mr. Smith:

I read with interest your newspaper advertisement about engineering positions at ABC Company. Your company is one of the leaders in the oil and gas industry, and I am interested in being employed by a company with your background.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume that details my academic qualifications and practical experience gained through the cooperative education program. As you can see from my resume, I have a firm foundation in chemical engineering skills.

Thank you for taking your time to review my resume. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my education, practical skills, and background would qualify me to be a member of the ABC Company.

Please contact me at 512-495-2420 or charlesjones@mail.utexas.edu to set up a time for an interview. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

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Charles Jones (your typed name)

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