Exercise:
Using the excerpts of actual letters, rewrite the
sentences with a ‘reader”or you attitude.
1. Although I would seem to be enormously
overqualified for your position, I invite you to
consider using my services.
2. I read your ad for communications writer and
said to myself, “this job is perfect for me.”
3. I’m writing to request that you do not hire me as
a part-time writer. Instead, use me as a
consultant.
4. I’m at your service if this matter is worth
discussing.
5. I am looking for interesting, part-time work.
6. I live less than 15 minutes from your office,
which is convenient for me.
7. I would like to work for a firm like yours.
8. I enjoyed talking with you on the phone about
my proposal.
9. I have investigated this subject at length and
would like to report it all here.
10.
I’m taking this course because it is required.
11. I am interested in getting started in the
design field and would like to start with your
firm.
12. Did I miss anything at the meeting
yesterday?
13. I would like to work for SKF Industries
because I am an engineer.
14.
This subject is of great interest to me.