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Joe Pro

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(000) 111-2222

April 26, 2012

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Dear Director of Recruiting,

I was informed of an exciting (name of position)opportunity at (name of firm) by (name of referrer). I had the pleasure of working with (name of referrer) as a (name of position) at (name of previous firm), and he has wonderful things to say about (name of firm). While I have enjoyed my progressive roles as a technicaloperationsassociate and project manager, I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my previous success into a more defined project management role with (name of firm).

In 2006, I leveragedmyB.S. in Computer Sciencefrom the University of Chicagoand three summer internships with progressive responsibility at Deloitte into a full time role, with responsibilities on projects that spanned oil and gas, retail and banking. I was quickly promoted from Associate to Project Manager, receiving a “Top Performer” ranking (1 out of 180 Associates).

After 3 successful years with Deloitte, I (explain why you went to next firm). (Explain what your key responsibilities were at next firm). I can offer (name of firm) core capabilities, including the following:

  • I have superior technical skills. In addition to my degree in Computer Science and solid knowledge of lean management and Six Sigma Projects, I also have extensive project experience managing and implementing technical problem solving and innovation initiatives.
  • I am a well-trained and experienced project manager. I pursued graduate-level program management training from Northwestern University and receivedthe Professional Project Management (PMP) designation from PMI in 2008.
  • I manage teams and communicationwith poise and excellence. In my present role as the (name of role), I coordinate the efforts of 11 teams comprised of 120analysts in Europe, Asia and North America. I have successfully(name an accomplishment at your current role).
  • I have business experience that extends beyond technology. Unlike many professionals with a technical background, I also have hands on small business financing, management, customer service and marketing experience with a family-owned vacation leasing and property management firm.

My technical abilities, communications, management and leadership skills will enable me to quickly add value to (name of firm) and the clients it serves. I look forward to meeting with you in person to discusshow my experiences can help your teams implement optimal solutions for (name of firm’s) distinguished global clients.

Sincerely,

Joe Pro

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