外贸英文求职信

　　i have had considerable editorial experience and am familiar with proofreading, rewriting, and production, as well as the more creative aspects of this type of work. i should like to summarize briefly my experience:

　　1978-1980

　　for two years i was employed as managing editor on an abc weekly newspaper having a circulation of about 30,000. here i did a great deal of original writing, wrote the 　headlines, and worked directly with the printer in setting up the paper.

　　1974-1978

　　previous to 1978 i worked as assistant editor in baker international guide book, where my duties consisted chiefly of reading proof and rewriting, as well as composing 　lengthy articles and shorter item.

　　1972-1974

　　i also worked as assistant editor on a trade journal in the food field the dairy weekly, where my tasks were similar to those described above, but also included a great deal of interviewing and personal contact with members of the industry.

　　all in all, i have had eight years of business experience, and am familiar with all phases of office routine. at present i am employed as promotion manager on an advertising magazine, the future of which is so uncertain as to make its employees desirous of securing a foothold in a more firmly established organization.

　　i was graduated from boston college in june, 1979 with honors, after six years of attendance in the evening session, while working full-time during the day. i majored in english literature and am continuing my studies in this field at present at thornton university, where i expect to receive my master''s degree in june, 1985. at boston i was for two years managing editor of the evening session newspaper.

　　as much as i should like to join your organization, it would not be advisable for me to do so for less that $9,500, which is my present salary.
i shall be able to call for an interview at your convenience, and shall be able to supply any necessary or examples of my previous work.

　　yours truly