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Applicant's Address
City, State Zip
Date of Letter
Hiring Official’s
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State Zip
Salutation: (If possible,
address the letter to a specific person.)
First Paragraph: State the reason for the letter. If
you are writing a letter of application, state the specific
position for which you are applying and indicate where you learned
about the position (Career Services, news media, friend, employment
service, newspaper). State why you are interested in the position.
If you are writing a letter of inquiry, define the type of position
you are seeking and explain why you are interested in working
for this organization. While writing either type of letter,
try to attract the employer’s attention in an interesting
yet professional manner.
Second Paragraph: Refer to your resume. Summarize
your qualifications without detailing the information provided
in your resume. If you know the requirements for the position,
try to outline how your education and experience qualify you
for the position.
Third Paragraph: Provide supporting evidence of your
qualifications. You can do this by describing specific accomplishments
or highlighting skills you have developed through work experience,
course work, campus or community involvement, or other activities.
Make every effort to connect your qualifications to the job
requirements.
Final Paragraph: Establish a flow of action that produces
a positive response. Suggest what you want the reader to do
or what action you plan to take to keep the relationship alive
and moving. Repeat your telephone number and offer any assistance
to help in a speedy response. Remember that the most important
purpose of this letter is to motivate the employer to interview
you.
Sincerely,
(Your Signature)
Your Typewritten Name
Enclosure
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