Which of the following would be the best opening sentence for a solicited application letter?
A)"I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised."
B)"I'm sure you get these letters all the time, but I hope you'll read mine carefully."
C)"I need a job, and I am very hard worker, so in my opinion you can't go wrong in hiring me for any number of different positions."
D)"Based on my extensive training in forensic accounting, I think I may be of help to your rapidly expanding forensic department."

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D)The key to catching the recipient's attention is to be able to offer something that could be of potential benefit to the company. Extensive training in forensic accounting is something that clearly could benefit a company that specializes in that field. The knowledge that the company's forensic department is expanding shows that the applicant has done her homework. The combination of possible benefit and an applicant who demonstrates knowledge of the company is highly likely to pique the interest of the recipient.

Which of the Following Would Be the Best Opening Sentence