Dear Mr. Calhoun:

I am interested in the receptionist position advertised recently in the River City Chronicle.

Enclosed is my resume outlining my clerical experience and customer service skills. My qualifications include:

• Personable, with excellent customer and employee work relationships.
• Current personal computer skills with a variety of software packages.
• Self-starter with excellent problem solving skills.
• Reliable, received an award for outstanding attendance from ABC Company.

At your earliest convenience, I would like to meet with you to discuss how my skills might benefit Smith Advertising. Please expect my telephone call next Thursday morning to arrange a meeting time. Also, feel free to contact me at (312) 555-6210 or by e-mail at jbrown@xxxxxxx.net

Thank you for your time and consideration for this position. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Janice Brown
678 Rapid Falls Drive
River City, CA 91000
(312) 555-6210
e-mail: jbrown@xxxxxxxx.net