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Classified Advertisement
I read your advertisement in the Chicago Tribune for a Hostess on Sept. 28, 2002
Unsolicited Mailing
I would like to apply for a position as a Hostess with Prime Rib Depot. I am seeking a summer position where I can use my communications skills and work with the public.
The Internet
I am sending my enclosed resume as an application for the Hostess position with your company. I found the opening listed on your Web site. I am seeking a position where I can use my communications skills and work with the public.
Referral
I was referred to you by Mike Thomas, who is my neighbor. He tells me that you frequently hire dependable, hard working high school seniors at your restaurant. Currently, I am seeking a summer internship where I can use my communications skills and work with the public.
#1 - Summary of your background and critical skills (hard skills) to show you are a match for the position.
As my resume indicates, I am active in the culinary arts program and the school caf at my high school. I recently was the silver medal winner at the state Student Invitational. I maintain a 3.0 average and worked 10 hours per week during the school year.
Jennifer Dean 3135 High Low Road Hilltop, IL, 69504 December, 3, 2002 Ms. Jane Howard General Manager Prime Rib Depot 344 Center Street Chicago, IL 60554 Dear Ms. Howard, I was referred to you by my neighbor, Tom Williams, who told me about your restaurant. I will be graduating from Stamford High School in May and would like to be considered for a hostess position. I will have competed ProStart, a culinary and restaurant management program, and am skilled in food preparation and customer service. My work history includes part time positions at fast food restaurants as well as a hostess at a casual diner. If you are interested in hiring a dependable, hard-working,and friendly young person to work this summer, I would like to be considered.
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I am available afternoons at (000) 000-000 after 4 p.m. I will be available for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Jennifer Dean Enclosure: Resume
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Prepare a Resume and a Cover Letter applying for a job / summer internship (to a company of your choice)