Sample Letter of Application for Selective Liberal Arts Consortium

Lauren Yeager
P. O. Box 1369
Gambier, Ohio 43022

October 25, 2005

Mr. Ronald Asher, Jr.
Macy's
151 West 34th Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Dear Mr. Asher:

As a child growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the closest I could come to the best department store in the country was through the magical televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, with the help of Kenyon and the Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, I am excited to learn that I may have the opportunity to join the Macy's family as an Assistant Buyer.

My resume shows that I am a capable, well-rounded individual with a variety of interests and experiences. One strong interest revolves around fashion, which is demonstrated through my acceptance as a member of the Nordstrom Fashion Board. Coupled with the knowledge I gained through this experience and my own classic style, I find myself drawn to what Macy's has to offer me as a prospective employee.

Not only am I well-versed in the realm of fashion, but my ten years of experience as a competitive swimmer has instilled in me the dedication and strong work ethic which is absolutely essential in this line of work. Throughout my four years at Kenyon, I have learned to become a team player through my membership both on the swim team and in a new student-run comedy club. The bachelor's degree in English I will earn in May will be the culmination of a lucrative four years at Kenyon.

I look forward to an interview in New York City to further discuss the contributions I would make to the Macy's team.

Sincerely yours,

Lauren Yeager
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