Sample Cover And Thank You Letters (Page 5 of 13) in pdf

Sample Cover And Thank You Letters Page 5

- Letters of Inquiry –

General Outline

Your Street Address

City, State Zip Code

Telephone Number

Today’s Date

Ms. Ann James

Vice President of Marketing Research

International Widget Corporation

College Relations Building 202-2

Cherry Hill, NJ 08358

Dear Ms. James:

First sentence: Unlike the Letter of Application, this section isn’t as easy to write. The first sentence should be

your thesis statement, explaining why you are writing the letter. This sentence should include which area or

specific position you would like to be considered for.

Rest of Opening Paragraph: You can use this space to explain your general qualifications for the area or position

in which you would like to be considered: you’ve just graduated in that field or you have extensive experience,

etc. Where applicable, mention a specific referral, including a personal contact within the organization, a mutual

associate or acquaintance of the employer, or an article in a specific periodical, etc.

Body of Letter: Explain why you are interested in working for this particular employer and/or specify your reasons

for desiring this type of work. Point out relevant work experience and/or related education, but do more than

reiterate information that is contained in your resume. Emphasize and expand on one or two of your most

relevant qualifications. Be sure to write this section in a confident manner and remember that the reader will view

your letter as an example of your writing and communication skills. This is also the section to add salary

requirements (only if the company has asked you to supply the information).

Closing Paragraph: Pave the way for an interview by offering to call the employer by a specified date, by asking

for an appointment, or by some similar suggestion to facilitate an immediate and favorable reply. A positive

request is harder to ignore than a vague hope. State your appreciation and thanks for being considered.

Sincerely yours,

(sign here)

Karen E. Jones

Enclosure (you are noting that you have enclosed your resume)

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