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13. Dear Dr. Jensen, Job application season has finally kicked off, and I have two letters of reference to request of you. To keep us organized through this process, I will (a) send you an email whenever I apply for a position and include all the information I have, (b) let you know if a letter of reference is needed, to whom it should be addressed, and when it's due, and (c) if a letter is needed, bring you a hard copy of my email along with a post-ready envelope for easy send off. So, here's what I'm applying for at this point: ************************************************************************** UNIVERSITY XX (more info about the job is attached) Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sharon Smith School of Education University of X Smith Avenue. Smithville, CA 95555 If possible, please mail to University of X: Monday, October 16, 2006 ************************************************************************** UNIVERSITY OF XX No letter is needed, but I provided your name as a reference, so you may be contacted. ************************************************************************** Remember that I will deliver to you a post-ready envelope for each letter. All you I ask you to do is adjust your letter for each position as appropriate and send it off in the mail. I thank you again for your willingness to serve as a reference for me in this process. Hope you're off to a good start of the academic year. Ellen

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20. Dear Emily, I just returned home to Atlanta and wanted to send you a note to express my sincere thanks for such a kind welcome to your [University] this week. I had a wonderful trip to [city, state] and was very impressed with the university. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to work with your students on Tuesday. I look forward to hearing from you as the search progresses. All the best, Ellen _____________________________________ Ellen Usher Division of Educational Studies Emory University 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 240 Atlanta, GA 30322

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