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Old 23-Oct-2004, 15:27
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I make bold to write you this letter to express my great interest with your esteemed company.

This is over the top.

I am writing to apply...

Flattery will get younowhere in a letter like this. They wantto be impressed by you andyour capabilities, not be told how wonderful they are. They know how wonderful they are- they want to know about you.
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