September 25, 2004
Maxwell Jones
HR Director
ABC Hotel
New York, NY 12222

Dear Mr. Jones:
　　In regard to the open cook position you have posted on Monster, I am very interested in the opportunity. Perhaps after reading this letter and enclosed resume, you will agree we have a mutually beneficial reason to meet. My credentials¹ include:
　　－12+ years of cooking experience in a hotel setting.
　　－A track record of increasing clientele by preparing top-quality meals and maintaining high standards of excellence².
　　－Respected leadership skills with experience training and motivating kitchen staff to work together as a team.
　　－Expertise³ in menu planning and food/supplies ordering.
　　－An uncompromising emphasis on quality, sanitation⁴, waste reduction and cost savings⁵.

　　ABC Hotel’s mission and commitment to serving customers and the community is one that I share wholeheartedly. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As a cook for Action Resort, I maintained an excellent performance record (using only two sick days throughout my 12-year tenure⁶ with the company) and earned a reputation for dedication⁷, teamwork and a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic⁸.

　　The cook position sounds like an outstanding opportunity, and I would welcome the chance for an interview to discuss your needs and outline my strengths in person. You may reach me at 718-555-1212. Thank you for your time and consideration of my resume, and I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,
Jessie B. Fairbanks

Enc: Resume