I'm writing this cover letter regarding the receptionist position at William Carry Sons. With 11 years of experience as a receptionist and numerous achievements over the course of my career, I am confident that my skills and experience make me the perfect candidate for this position. I noticed in your job posting that you have emphasized on specific skills sets in the realms of education, analysis, savings, organizational efficiency, and planning.

While my resume goes into finer detailing regarding my day-to-day job roles, I think it's worth mentioning again my major achievements during my 11 year career as a receptionist, which happen to match the skill set you are looking for

1. Researched and recovered $10k in undue payments from past erroneous billings and earnings. Awarded by upper management.
2. Organized complex travel arrangements for 10 sales representatives, while reducing travel expenses by 40% by coordinating budget travel routes.
3. Followed up with existing customers and prospective clients, securing 14% in new accounts

Throughout my tenure at both Stern Real Estate and AMC Crorporation, I have been lauded as a consummate professional, a hard worker, and an exceedingly competent employee that requires little to no supervision. I am careful to double and triple check all items related to expenditures and company planning and maintain strict confidentiality to sensitive items.

I am looking forward to discussing this position with you in detail. I am certain that my qualifications and experience will allow me to exceed the expectations you have for the receptionist role in William Carry Sons. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Serena

A. In the 1890s Canada began inviting settlers from all over the world. This early understanding that welcoming immigrants from various cultures would benefit Canada and help the nation grow has created a culturally diverse and welcoming home for Canadians from any background. In fact, people who come to Canada are generally encouraged to maintain their cultural identity, traditions, and languages. This accounts for Canadians being famously tolerant, polite, and curious about different cultures.

B. While Canadians are patriotic to their country, and community-minded generally, they are also fiercely regional in their personal lives. The province in which they were born is usually the province they consider to define their home. Because each region has specific geographic, economic, political and cultural personalities the individuals raised in each region have specific values that relate to each. For example, in Eastern Canada, people are seen as more reserved, with old fashioned values; in Ontario, the hub for business in Canada, the vibe is conservative with an eye to capitalism; in Quebec, the people view themselves as a separate cultural identity within Canada and are proud of their French culture and heritage; in British Columbia, the attitudes are distinctly liberal and, in general, considered more modern.

C.Canadians are very informal people. It is common for people to ask - How are you? as a form of Hello. This question doesn't require a great deal of detail and the usual response is, -I'm well and you? In Canada, it is acceptable to use the first name of an individual to whom you've been introduced after being invited to do so, this usually happens shortly after the first introduction. French-Canadians may greet with a quick kiss on each cheek, although that is usually reserved for closer acquaintances and friends.

D.When invited to someone's home for dinner it's customary to bring a bottle of wine or box of chocolates. If sending flowers, be sure to consult the florist on what is in season and appropriate for the situation; certain flowers have specific meaning or are used only under certain circumstances. Canadians exchange gifts for Christmas, birthdays and gifts are given at weddings. Although cash may be acceptable at weddings, most other gift exchanges should not be monetary.

E. Not in any of the paragraphs.

A study to be released next week by Toronto's public health department says that air pollution kills roughly 1,000 people a year in Canada's largest city and puts another 5,500 people in hospital. Many of the deaths and illnesses result from pollution levels far below legislated targets, the study says especially in the case of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), much of it from car exhaust.

Nitrogen Dioxide is blamed for nearly 40 percent of the deaths and many breathing-related hospital stays. The study, an eight-month effort by five researchers, says that this harm occurs "despite the fact that NO2 levels are many times lower than the existing air-quality criterion." It urges that nitrogen dioxide "be given higher priority for regulatory review and exposure reduction measures." Co-author Monica Campbell, who heads the department's environmental protection office, said last night that people killed by airpollution typically die "at least months and possibly years" before their time.

Using various assumptions, the researchers came up with estimates of 730 to 1,400 deaths a year and 3,300 to 7,600 hospital admissions in Toronto. Splitting the difference, they settled on about 1,000 deaths and about 5,500 hospital stays in a population of 2.4 million. "Although calculations are based on 1995 data, air quality in Toronto has not shown any significant improvement since then, so it is reasonable to expect these illness rates to reflect the current situation as well," they say.

They stress that many people suffer pollution-related asthma symptoms, respiratory infections and other ills not counted by them. "The premature deaths and hospitalizations documented in this study represent only the peak of the pyramid of health effects related to poor air qualiy in Toronto." According to the study, the second-deadliest pollutant is carbon monoxide, another product of motor exhaust.