Letter Of Intent For Internship Template printable pdf download

Letter of Intent

A letter of intent is a very brief letter to a training director expressing your interest in their practicum

placement

The letter should contain:

Something brief about you (especially any unique characteristics about you)

Your experiences - concisely summarized

What the program will offer you (relevant to your goals)

What you might offer their program

Important Things to Know About Good Letters of intent

Balance is the key to good letters

Excitement but professionalism

Be specific: vagueness kills

Highlight what is unique about you (if you are unsure – ask your supervisor)

Be ‘humbly boastful’ (don’t minimize or overstate experiences)

Excitement … not hyperbole. In the end these placements are often with tough populations; your

readers know this

How to Write a L of I - General format

Note: This is just a guideline – It’s good to be creative!

Introduction

State what placement/position you are applying for & that you’ve included your CV

Briefly state your clinical experiences

Their specific placement

Articulate what interests you about their program

Mention how this fits with your goals

State what you’ll bring to their program

How to Write a L of I – The Process of Writing

Ask other people (professors, friends, family) to read it

Ask someone to read it who does not know you well. Does it read clearly to them?

Read other successful letters (especially from 2

years who are working at the placement you are

applying)

Put it away for a bit and come back to it later

Don’t be afraid to ‘start over’

In fact, the best letters are almost always subsequent re-writes

It is appropriate to use a letter of intent in several different situations. The most common

situation is when you intend to purchase a business. This sample letter of intent demonstrates

how to notify an individual of your intent to purchase his or her business.

Your Name

Your street address

Your city and state

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Dear [present owner]:

After our discussion on Wednesday, my business partners and I discussed the situation, and

we concluded that we intend to purchase your business, Twice Over. We are willing to pay

Letter Of Intent For Internship Template