Which of the following would be the BEST opening sentence for an application letter for a sales trainee job that was advertised on a company website?
A)Your job posting for an entry-level salesperson describes my background and education quite accurately.
B)I believe that my education (I majored in marketing) and work experience (I worked as a sales clerk the last three summers) come fairly close to the qualifications that you listed in your job posting for a sporting goods salesperson.
C)Please consider me a candidate for the sales trainee position you posted on your career opportunities web page.
D)After reading about the exciting opportunity available at KayStar, I am determined to join this exciting team and desire the chance to convince you that my educational background, leadership abilities, and internship experience qualify me for a sales position with your firm.

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Option D is the best choice because it immediately expresses enthusiasm for the job opportunity and highlights the candidate's qualifications and desire to convince the employer of their abilities. It also shows that the candidate has done research on the company and is specifically interested in joining their team. Options A and B are too vague and do not express enough enthusiasm, while option C is too direct without any introduction or context.

Which of the Following Would Be the BEST Opening Sentence