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FIGURE 7.15 Letter of Application from Anthony Jones, a Recent Graduate with Little Job Experience

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RELATED ACTIVITIES

May 24, 2012

Ms. Jocelyn Nogasaki Human Resources Manager Megalith Publishing Company 1001 Heathcliff Row San Francisco, CA 94123-7707

Dear Ms. Nogasaki:

I am applying for the layout editor position advertised on your website, which I accessed on May 14. Early next month, I will receive an A.S. degree in commercial graphics illustration from Santa Rosa Junior College.

With a special interest in publishing, I have successfully completed more than 40 credit hours in courses directly related to layout design and gained experience using Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, and Photoshop. You might like to know that many Megalith publications were used as models of design and layout in my graphics communications and digital photography courses.

My studies have also given me practical experience at McAdam Publishers as part of my Santa Rosa internship program. While working at McAdam, I was responsible for assisting the design department in page composition and archiving photos. Other related experiences I have had include creating a website and brochure for the Santa Rosa Humane Society and designing and executing custom window displays at Buchman’s Department Store. As the enclosed résumé indicates, my references and a webfolio are available at www.plat.com/users.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in graphic design with you. My phone number, email address, and website are listed above. After June 12, I will be available for an interview at any time that is convenient for you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Anthony H. Jones Encl.: Résumé

Anthony H. Jones • WEBSITE DEVELOPER

• DESIGNER • GRAPHIC ARTIST

73 Allenwood Boulevard Santa Rosa, California 95401-1074 707-555-6390 [email protected] www.plat.com/users/ajones/resume.html

Clear and professional– looking letterhead

Writes to a specific person

Identifies position and source of ad

Applies education directly to employer’s business

Convincingly cites related job experience

Refers to résumé/ webfolio

Asks for an interview and thanks employer

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