Which of the following should be included in the first paragraph of a prospecting job application letter?
A) A complete discussion of the writer's skills and qualifications
B) A statement that you are applying for a particular advertised position
C) A statement of the dates and times that you are available for an interview
D) A statement that will catch the reader's interest
E) A statement of request for the job one is applying

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In a prospecting letter, asking for a job in the first paragraph is dangerous: unless the company plans to hire but has not yet announced openings, the reader is likely to throw the letter away. Instead, catch the reader's interest.

Which of the Following Should Be Included in the First