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5734 Foster Road
Middleton, Indiana 46204

April 15, 2009
Ms. Martha Berrero
Human Resources Manager
All Care Nursing Center
4431 Lakeside Drive
Middleton, Indiana 46204

Dear Ms. Berrero:
I am applying for the registered nurse position that was advertised in the Fort Lauderdale News on April 14. The
position seems to fit very well with my education, experience, and career interests.
Your position requires interest and experience in caring for the elderly and in IV certification. In addition to
my clinical experience in the nursing program at Howard Community College (HCC), I worked as a certified
nursing assistant at Howard Community Hospital 25 hours/week during the 2 years I was enrolled in the HCC
nursing program. My responsibilities included assisting the elderly clients with activities of daily living,
including special range-of-motion and reambulation exercises. The experience of serving as a team member
under the supervision of the registered nurse and physical therapist has been invaluable. I am currently enrolled
in several continuing education courses at HCC. My enclosed résumé provides more details about my
qualifications and education.
My background and career goals seem to match your job requirements. I am confident that I can perform the
duties of a registered nurse at All Care Nursing Center. I am genuinely interested in pursuing a nursing career in
care of the aging. Your agency has an excellent reputation in the community, and your parent company is
likewise highly respected.

I am requesting a personal interview to discuss the possibilities of employment. I will call you during the week
of April 21 to request an appointment. Should you need to reach me, please call 907-123-4567 or e-mail me at
dwheatley@bellspot.com. My telephone has an answering machine. I will return your call or e-mail promptly.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely yours,

Delores Wheatley

Figure 14.2 Sample cover letter.

■ Recent mergers and acquisitions ■ How long will you stay?
■ The prospective employer’s Web site for current ■ What have you not told us about your weak-
news releases nesses?
You also need to review your qualifications for the Answering Questions
position.What does your interviewer want to know
The interviewer may ask background questions,
about you? Consider the following:
professional questions, and personal questions. If
■ Why should I hire you? you are especially nervous about interviewing, role-
■ What kind of employee will you be? play your interview with a friend or family member
■ Will you get things done? acting as the interviewer. Have this person help you
■ How much will you cost the company? evaluate not just what you say but how you say it.