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1. Martin Gray
3455 Auburn Park
New York, NY 10019
(212) 555-2185
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January 7, 2009
Mrs. Jennifer Hunter
Financial Planning Network
7603 Bridge Road
New York, NY 10015
Dear Mrs. Hunter,
In response to your advertisement for a senior financial planner in
yesterday's New York Times, I am enclosing my resume for your review.
For over 15 years I have worked as a financial planner for Saunders
Financial Services (SFS). During this time, I was responsible for 20% of
the firm's business and I broadened the firm's geographic market by 30%.
I also researched and helped implement the transition to new, more
effective software for analyzing clients' status and recommending
alternative financial strategies. With these qualifications and others
described in my resume, I believe that I am a strong candidate for your
senior financial planner position.
Although I have enjoyed working at SFS, I am looking for additional
challenges. Not only is Financial Planning Network a large firm that can
offer these challenges, but it also has a fine reputation. In short, it is
just the type of firm with which I want to be associated.
I am eager to meet or speak with you as soon as possible. If we haven't
spoken by the middle of next week, I will contact you.
Respectfully yours,
Martin Gray
Enclosure: Resume