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Dear Sir/Madam, This letter is to express my interest in the Quality position that is posted on the XYZ web site. The opportunity presented in this advertisment is very appealing, and I believe that my experience and education will make me a competitive candidate for this position. As you can see from my enclosed Curriculum Vitae, I have 8 years of excellent experience working in the Quality department of (Name of Company) an extremely successful Multi-National company as a Quality Analyst for four years followed by promotion to the position of Validation specialist for a successive four years. In 2006 I make the decision to move to (Country) following an offer I received to work in an (xxxxx) firm. As I now feel confident that I have mastered the language, a desire I had since my first visit in 1998, I am extremely anxious to return to (Country) to resume my career within the Pharmaceutical Industry and I feel that this position is a great opportunity to return to something that I was good at and enjoyed doing. Because of the education, skills and experience that I possess, I am well-equipped to meet the demands and challenges of this position head on. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include but are not limited to the following •Excellent team player •Strive for continued excellence •Self starter with a strong sense of urgency who responds positively to challenges and pressure. •Eager to learn new things You will find that I am well spoken, energetic, confident and personable. I am also an extremely dedicated professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, and I am adept at handling multiple responsibilities. Because I am a self motivated individual, I work not only until the job is done, but until the job is done right. I am ready to work hard to become a real asset to your company. In return, this position offers me the challenges and responsibilities I have been seeking. I am very eager to meet with you or a member of your company, as I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss in person how my knowledge, practical skills, and background would qualify me to be a member of xxxxxxxxxxx. I hope that you’ll find my experience intriguing enough to warrant a face to face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you as a member of your company and become an indispensable member of your Quality team. I cannot emphasize how much I am truly willing to utilize my valuable experience in my field with full sincerity and dedication to be considered as one of the assets of your company. You can contact me xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo. Yours sincerely, Thanks everyone for your response - very helpful!

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2. The letter sounds great. I am a Career Services specialist for a college and the only suggestion I would make is to shorten it just a little. Be mindful of the number of people that may be applying for these jobs. An employer has to be able to gather enough information about you in a short amount of time. Hope this helps!
3. I "made" the decision - not Make limited to the following: (use a colon here) tab the word "challenges" over become a "positive" asset not "real" Other than these, it sounds great! Good Luck
4. Yes there are a few grammatical errors as the previous person listed. It is very important to fix these before you begin using this cover letter. And I also agree that it is a bit lengthy... with as many applications as they will probably receive, they may not want to read your entire letter. I would focus on putting your skills closer to the beginning of the letter and make sure that these skills are targeted specifically to the job you are applying for. For example, if the job description says the applicant must be detail-oriented, make sure to put in your letter that you are very detail-oriented, as long as it's true. Also, make sure your email address sounds professional. If your current email address is partyguy123@yahoo.com, you may want to change it to your name or something else more professional. Other than that, it's a really great letter! Good luck to you, I hope you get the job!!
5. It looks good, I would shorten it and make the first paragraph more about the company. Show you know who you're applying to and personalize it as much as possible. Find the name of a person and also email it to them, if you complete an online application. Hope that's helpful terri www.terrikern.org