June 29, 1998

Ms. Jennifer MacDougall
Manager
Avco Finance Company
P.O. Box 153
Sydney, NS B3J 4J3

Re: Loans Officer

Dear Ms. MacDougall:

It is with great enthusiasm I am applying for the position of Loan Officer as recently advertised in the Cape Breton Post. I am sure I would prove to be a great benefit to your Company as I have the qualifications and skills you are seeking.

I will soon be graduating with a Computer Science Diploma from Cape Breton Business College. While this course focused primarily on programming, there was also great emphasis placed on business computer applications, English communications, and math skills, which are essential in today's competitive workplace.

I am a very enthusiastic, reliable individual who is a quick learner and is capable of working without supervision as well as part of a team. Given the opportunity to prove myself, I am very confident that you will be pleased with my performance and dedication within the workplace.

I would be pleased to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications, education and enthusiasm. I may be reached at 564-9999. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Alan MacArthur

Enc.