Write an application letter for your dream job, use no more than 200 words below there are samples of application letter: sample 1: john donaldson 8 sue circle smithtown, ca 08067 909-555-5555 [email protected] date george gilhooley xyz company 87 delaware road hatfield, ca 08065 dear mr. gilhooley, i am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the times union. as requested, i am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume, and three references. the opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and i believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. the key strengths that i possess for success in this position include: i have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications i strive for continued excellence i provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers with a bs degree in computer programming, i have a full understanding of the full lifecycle of a software development project. i also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. please see my resume for additional information on my experience. i can be reached anytime via email at [email protected] or my cell phone, 909-555-5555. thank you for your time and consideration. i look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. sincerely, signature (for hard copy letter) john donaldson dear sir, in [name source here] i read about the vacancy for the position [name of position] at [name of company]. are you still searching for someone to fill this post? then i think i could be the person you are looking for. my name is [name], i am [age] years old and live in [place]. since completing my study in [name of study] and obtaining my degree, i have been preparing to enter the employment market. the position you are advertising caught my eye. this job would be a perfect opportunity for me to gain new experience and at the same time prove my worth. i would describe myself as having a strong work ethic, as assertive and creative and in possession of a large vocabulary and good language skills. i enjoy working independently but also work well together with others. in addition i am highly proficient in dutch and english, in speech and in writing. i approach most wide-ranging work assignments with a willing mindset, a healthy dose of creativity and an academic outlook. this position appeals to me in particular because i enjoy [list various personal motives]. what’s more the work is similar to some of my previous work experience, [name previous work experience]. the independent character of the work also appeals to me: i prefer working flexibly and would be happy to discuss various options. if you think i could be of value for [name company], i would naturally be very happy to further elaborate on this letter and the enclosed curriculum vitae in a personal interview. i look forward to your reply. best regards, [first and last name]