8024 South Hermitage Avenue
Chicago, IL  60626-3107
November 28, 2006



Mr. Elwood T. Barkley
Director of Human Resources
Continental Industries, Inc.
204 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL  60606-3313

Dear Mr. Barkley

Based on my education, experience, and ambition, I feel sure that I am qualified to fill position of clerk-typist you have advertised in the Chicago Tribune. Please consider me an applicant for that position. 

I will complete my studies at Shady Spring High School on June 15 and will be available for work any time after that date.  My general field of study has been business education.  In addition to general courses such as English, mathematics, and social studies, my field of study included courses in business machines, correspondence, typewriting, office practice, and data processing.  I have applied many of the skills learned in these courses in summer and part-time jobs during the past two years.  The enclosed resume will give you more specific information about the skills I have attained and my work experience.

In addition to maintaining a B+ average in my studies in high school, I have been active in cocurricular activities.  I have been a member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club.  In addition, I have served as treasurer  of the Officie Education Club and as a reporter for the school newspaper. 

May I come for an interview at a time that is convenient for you.  I am free any afternoon after my classes end at 2:45 p.m.  If you wish to call me, my telephone number is 555-4892.

Sincerely yours