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letter template
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{charter,graphicx}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\usepackage{fancyhdr}
\pagestyle{fancy}
\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{.4pt}% Default header rule
\renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt}% No footer rule
\fancyhf{}% Clear header/footer
\fancypagestyle{plain}{
\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt}% No header rule
\renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{.4pt}% Default footer rule
\fancyhf{}% Clear header/footer
}
\AtBeginDocument{\thispagestyle{plain}}
\setlength{\parindent}{0pt}
\setlength{\parskip}{.5\baselineskip plus 1pt minus 1pt}
\begin{document}
\includegraphics[width=2in]{example-image}% Your logo here
\hrulefill
\vspace{3\baselineskip}
\begin{tabular}[b]{@{} l @{}}
\today\\[12pt] % Date
123 Broadway \\ % Address
City, State 12345 \\
Phone: (000) 111-1111 \\
Email: john@smith.com
\end{tabular}
\hfill
\begin{tabular}[t]{@{} l @{}}
Mrs. Jane Smith \\ % Addressee of the letter above the to address
Recruitment Officer \\ % To address
The Corporation \\
123 Pleasant Lane \\
City, State 12345
\end{tabular}
\hspace*{7em}
\vspace{2\baselineskip}
Dear Mrs.\ Smith,% greeting
\bigskip
PARAGRAPH ONE: State the reason for the letter, name the position or type of work you
are applying for and identify the source from which you learned of the opening (i.e.\
career development center, newspaper, employment service, personal contact).
PARAGRAPH TWO: Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products,
services - above all, stress what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent
graduate, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the
position. If you have practical work experience, point out specific achievements or unique
qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in the resume.
Refer the reader to the enclosed resume or application which summarizes your qualifications,
training, and experiences. The purpose of this section is to strengthen your resume by
providing details which bring your experiences to life.
PARAGRAPH THREE: Request a personal interview and indicate your flexibility as to the time
and place. Repeat your phone number in the letter and offer assistance to help in a speedy
response. For example, state that you will be in the city where the company is located on a
certain date and would like to set up an interview. Alternatively, state that you will call
on a certain date to set up an interview. End the letter by thanking the employer for taking
time to consider your credentials.
\vspace{\baselineskip}
Sincerely yours,% Closing text
\vspace{5\baselineskip}
John Smith
\end{document}
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