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David A. Snipes

Phone (425) 442-5973

Email d.snipes@gmail.com

June 11, 2010

Ms. Marjorie Daw

Editor-in-Chief

Eastside Times PO Box 1000

Bellevue, WA 98000

Dear Ms. Daw:

I would like to submit my name as an applicant for the position of Assistant Copy Editor (position #J302) for the Eastside Times. Mr. Jack Anjill of the Olympia Daily Herald informed me of this position.

As the Copy Editor, and most recently Editor, of The Bellevue College Weekly, I have both the experience and the practical skills needed for working in your office. During my term as Editor of the BC Weekly, campus-wide readership increased by ten percent. While working as a summer intern with the Olympia Daily Herald, I also wrote two guest columns.

I've enjoyed reading the Eastside Times since moving to the area five years ago. The Times is widely-known for being an outstanding medium-sized community newspaper, with its circulation and list of advertiser increasing at a steady annual rate. I feel confident that I could bring a sound academic and journalistic background to the position, as well as a fresh, enthusiastic approach.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume which contains additional information that I'm sure will be of interest to you. I have also attached copies of articles and commentaries I've written for the BC Weekly and the Olympia Daily Herald. If you feel, as I do, that the experience and training you are seeking in an Assistant Copy Editor are closely aligned with my background, please let me know when we can meet to explore the possibility of my joining your staff. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

David A. Snipes

Enclosure: resume

Margaret Foreman

Margo.Foreman@mac.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/margoforeman

Cell: 206-564-8754 | Home: 425-748-8942

August 30, 2010

Maxwell Jones

Lead Engineer

Ganco Engineering

4567 Main Street Yokomo, IL 99999

Dear Mr. Jones:

Recently, I completed a cooperative education experience with an engineering firm in Northern California where I was given the responsibility of managing a small project. I am looking for the opportunity to perform in this capacity for Ganco Engineering. I believe my background and experience will help me be an asset to your company in a very short time.

I have conducted survey and mapping assignments, participated in soil mechanics and foundation formation, and performed preliminary structural analysis and design for a grocery store. I was given the responsibility of producing a general lay-out for a new transportation system. I first surveyed the area, produced a traffic analysis and survey, researched city rules and regulations for compliance, and wrote a twenty-five page report depicting the feasibility of building a new freeway off-ramp. My mathematical skills are excellent and I am very conscientious about meeting deadlines and completing tasks unsupervised. If given the opportunity to accomplish an assignment, I can develop a plan that will meet the needs of the project.

I am very interested in becoming a part of this project after reading your company brochure and an article in the Civil Engineering Journal about your company's involvement in building a new mall in the area. I can be reached at the address and phone number below. I'll be calling your office within ten days to inquire on the status of my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Margaret Foreman

Enclosure: Resume