January 23, 2014
George Sebastian
Prosperous Company
25 Saint John Court
Hatfield, CA 08065
( Address of the company)
Dear Mr. Sebastian, ( intended person)
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. ( opening) As
requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three
references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong
technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key
strengths that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully designed, developed, and
supported live use. applications. I strive for continued excellence, and I provide exceptional
contributions to customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have
a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in
learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.( Body)
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-
5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment
opportunity.
(Closing)
Sincerely,
Signature (for hard copy letter)
John Donaldson
(Signature)
