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To: joesmith@smithpublishing.com
From: bobjones@gmail.com
Subject: Writing Job Opening
Attachments: BobJonesResume; BobJonesWritingSamples
Dear Mr. Joe Smith,
Please consider me for the writing job opening you have posted on your company's website. I believe that my extensive freelance writing experience makes me an ideal match for this position.
My career as a writer began about 10 years ago with a job as a sports reporter for a community newspaper. From there, I worked as an editor for a large Internet-based news organization, writing articles on sports, weather and breaking news.
I have attached my resume and two writing samples as requested in your job posting. If I can provide you with any further information on my background and qualifications, please let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bob Jones
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To: bobjones@gmail.com
From: joesmith@smithpublishing.com
Subject: Re: Writing Job Opening
Greetings Mr. Jones,
Thank you for providing your resume and writing samples for the writing job we have open here at Smith Publishing.
Before we move into the next stage in the process, I would like you to complete a short writing assignment, using Smith Publishing's guidelines. It can be on any topic you like. Below are the directions for the writing assignment.
Please send back the completed writing assignment as soon as possible.
Smith Publishing's Guidelines:
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Articles need to contain a headline, subheadline and a brief descriptive blurb
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Articles must incorporate at least one photo
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Articles must be 400-500 words (just for employment assignment)
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Articles must conform to Associated Press Style of writing
Thank you,
Joe Smith
