Cover Letter 3. (A Straightforward Prospecting Letter Targeted and Sent as an Attached File to a Particular Receiver)

12713 Sanchez Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92405
April 9, 2005

Mr. Conrad W. Butler
Office Manager
Darden, Inc.
14316 Butterfield Road
San Francisco, CA 94129

Dear Mr. Butler:

Can Darden, Inc., use a hardworking Mesa College business major who wants a career in office administration? My experience, education and personal qualities qualify me well for this work.

My five years of work experience (see attached resume) have taught me to do all phases of office work. I the past two years I have been in charge of payrolls at Gynes Manufacturing Company. As the administrator of payrolls, I have had to handle all types of office operations, including records management and general correspondence. Although I am happy at this job, it does not offer the career opportunity I seek with Darden.

Complimenting my work experience are my studies at Mesa College. In addition to studying the prescribed courses in my major field of business administration, I selected electives to help me in my career objective. And I believe I have succeeded. In spite of full-time employment through most of my time in college, I was awarded the Associate of Arts degree last May with a 3.3 grade average (4.0 basis). But most important of all, I learned from my studies how office work should be done.

In addition, I have some personal qualities that would fit me harmoniously into your organization. I like people and through experience I have learned how to work with them as both a team leader and a player.

My preparation has been designed to prepare me for work in office administration, Mr. Butler. So may I talk to you about working for Darden? Please call me at 714-399-2569 or email me at jgoetz@hotmail.com to arrange an interview.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Jimmy I. Goetz

Enc.