(XXX) XXX-XXXX (cell) (XXX) XXX-XXXX (alternate)
xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.net

First Name Last Name
Street Address
Houston, TX, 555555

Dear Hiring Manager:

This letter is to express my interest in discussing the position posted on the XXXXXX County Employment Opportunities web site. The opportunity presented in this listing is very appealing, and I believe that my experience and education will make me a competitive candidate for this position.

The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide exceptional contributions to those whom rely upon me for great service.
• Strive for continued excellence.
• Strong communication skills.
• I am a self-starter.
• Eager to learn new things.
• Fast to pick up new technologies.
• Vast technical background.
• Quite familiar with all Microsoft Office products and applications.
• Eight years experience as an Administrative Assistant in a top-notch library.
• Over ten years experience as a programmer, programmer analyst, and systems analyst.

You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your organization will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I have also attached a Xxxxxx County Application, along with an unofficial copy of my college transcript. I have the official copies should you require them.

My test scores are also available in the XXXXXX County employment office as I tested there on Wednesday, July 8^th, 2008.

I hope that you'll find my experience and interests intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team.

I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, XXX-XXX-XXXX. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

First Name Last Name