Response to an Advertisement Letter: Modified Block Style 2 Fishermans Cove San Francisco, CA 94682 February 20, 20__ Dr.

Alva Marie Demetriades Senior Vice President The Johnston Wells Group 720 Writer Square 1512 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202 Dear Dr. Demetriades: I am applying for the position of Research Associate at The Johnston Wells Group. The description of the position, as advertised in The San Francisco Chronicle, is congruent with my educational and work background in health care public relations. Having written speeches and researched the mechanics of the health care system for senior executives of health management organizations, public and private hospitals, physicians consulting groups, etc., I have acquired the high degree of expertise in analytical and communication skills that define the position with you. Furthermore, my facility with state-of-the-art computer-assisted research in biotechnology augment those skills. I have enclosed a portfolio of my writing along with a recent copy of my curriculum vitae. As this is a confidential search, I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you concerning individuals whom I might approach for references. You can appreciate, I am certain, the delicacy of interlocking relationships in the highly interconnected field of health care public relations. May I take the opportunity to congratulate you on receiving the International Public Relations Award for research on marketing support of health care providers? It is a fine tribute to the quality of the service offered by The Johnston Wells Group. I shall contact you regarding my response to your advertisement in three weeks. Should you need to contact me before that time, please call my 24-hour answering service at 415/555-6874. Thank you. Sincerely, Omo J. Kacendar