To Whom It May Concern: My name is James Watt, and I would like to apply for the Focus Product Design Company position of mechanical engineer. I am exceedingly qualified in the area of engineering, and have worked for many years improving the steam engine. I am familiar with working under an individual or company, as I have worked for the University of Glasgow for a number of years refining their machines and systems of productions. My ingenuity and ability to reshape already existing machinery make me a prime candidate for the job of mechanical engineer. I have experience with machinery dating back to my childhood, and my position at the University of Glasgow also prepared me for this position. My prestigious awards include being made a member of the Royal Society as well as the Lunar Society, and both highlight my ability to work well in individual and group settings. I am familiar with the business setting, as I ran my own business for many years with the help of my friend and financier Matthew Boulton. Please consider my application for mechanical engineer at the Focus Product Design Company, and take my credentials into account. Sincerely, James Watt James Watt Heathfield, England (place of death) Education • Completed apprenticeship in instrument making • Studied craft of instrument making in London • Graduated from M’Addam’s School in Greenock • Graduated from Greenock Grammar School with specific degree in mathematics Job Experience • Experienced woodcarving and forging in father’s store • Worked on the improvement of harbors and canals in Scotland • Repaired equipment at the University of Glasgow • Business owner with Matthew Boulton Skills • Engineering • Machine improvement • Application of practical chemistry Accomplishments • Produces rotary‐motion steam engine in 1781 • Improved invention of the steam engine • Rediscovery of latent heat, allowing the steam engine to heat large quantities of water • Invented letter‐press copying • Set standard unit of value for horsepower Mentor • Doctor Robison, influential in the usage of steam engines Rewards/Recognition • Chosen as a member of the Royal Society of London in 1785 • Received a patent for redesigned steam engine in 1769 • Member of the Lunar Society • Unit of measure, Watt, named in honor References • John Roebuck, British inventor • Matthew Boulton, British manufacturer Quote • “I sell here, sir, what all the world desires to have – POWER.” About the improved steam engine invented by James Watt and brought into production at Boulton’s manufactory. .