Sample Job Application Letter

Mr. John smith
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
(909) 555-9870
george.gillhooley@email.com
Date
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. 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
• 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. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at John.smith@email.com or my cell phone, 909-555-9870.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
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