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A successful letter captures attention, details key qualifications, and results in an invitation to discuss your qualifications in person. The following sample includes commentary in the left margin.  \nLetter writer’s address (name and email optional)  \nDate letter is written.  \nName of reader, title, organization, address  \nSalutation  \nParagraph one mentions where writer found listing, why writer is qualified.  \nParagraph two highlights educational credentials and draws attention to skills mentioned in job listing.  \nParagraph three highlights experience, details skills and accomplishments relevant to job listing.  \nConclusion requests a meeting, provides contact info, and mentions enclosed résumé .  \nSkip four spaces after close and sign letter.  \nType name, contact info.  \nEnclosure refers to résumé.  \n824 Harmon Avenue Benton, AR 72015  \nFebruary 13, 2014  \nMs. Haley Blackwell, Director of Personnel Pollo Moderno Laboratories  \n103 Industrial Drive El Paso, TX 79905  \nMs. Blackwell:  \nI am writing in response to your laboratory technician [listing on Monster.com](listing on Monster.com. I believe that my academic)[.](listing on Monster.com. I believe that my academic)[ I believe that my academic](listing on Monster.com. I believe that my academic)[ ](listing on Monster.com. I believe that my academic)training at the University of Alabama in poultry science and my experience at the Thompson Broiler Laboratory would qualify me for the position.  \nMy education at the University of Alabama has provided me with a strong foundation in microbiology and genetics. I have concentrated on breeding and development of disease-resistant broilers. As part of my Honors thesis project, I am assisting Dr. Gina Pemberton’s research on genetic manipulation of broilers to develop resistance to E. coli. I am responsible for isolating E. coli from breeders, testing antimicrobial sensitivity, and conducting statistical analysis.  \nWhile working at Thompson, I applied my lab experience and joined a team of researchers studying genetic variation in domestic chickens. In one project, I applied my background in genotyping to extract genomic DNA from whole blood samples using a commercially available kit. I performed the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify DNA fragments of specific chromosomal locations and prepared the purified PCR products for sequence analysis.  \nThe enclosed résumé highlights my education and work experience. I would like to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please email or call me any time at the contact information provided below.  \nSincerely,  \nAnita Molinaro 870.656.4976 [amolin@gmail.com](amolin@gmail.com)  \nEnclosure (1)","cbCaim7fvToHUuZZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim7fvToHUuZZ","pdf",616827,"English","# Job-Application Letter Structure\n## Purpose and outcomes\n## Header and recipient details\n## Body paragraphs\n## Closing, signature, and enclosure","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a job-application letter (cover letter)?\",\"answer\":\"It aims to secure an interview. 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