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Other Job Search Correspondence
Letter writing is an important way
of communicating with potential employers during a job search.
By corresponding directly with an employer over time, you
demonstrate a sustained interest in the job and reveal something
about your personality and professionalism. The letters you
send out during your job search are critical because they
differentiate you from other candidates. The following are
descriptions and samples of various types of job search correspondence:
Sample Letter
of Inquiry
Sample Letter of Application
Sample Interview Follow-Up Letter
Sample Acceptance Letter
Sample Letter of Inquiry
Sometimes a letter of inquiry can produce an invitation for
an interview. The company may be contemplating hiring for
a particular position or may be planning a new position. At
the very least, the company will keep the applicant's letter
on file for a few months to review should an opening occur.
In this type of letter, the applicant should explain his or
her background and describe why he or she is interested in
working for the company. Finally, the letter should close
with a positive comment about the company and a reaffirmation
of interest. Click here to see a Sample
Letter of Inquiry.
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Sample Letter of Application
The letter of application is usually the first impression
a company has of an applicant. In an application letter, an
applicant should identify the position being applied for and
how the applicant heard of the opening. The next paragraph
should present a brief overview of the applicant's background,
emphasizing education and experience and explaining how those
factors will help the applicant function effectively in the
position. In the final paragraph, the applicant should restate
interest in the position and request an interview. Click here
to see a Sample Letter of
Application.
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Sample Interview Follow-Up Letter
Although many people neglect to follow-up an interview with
a letter, a follow-up letter is a sure-fire way to leave a
prospective employer with a good impression and reaffirm a
candidate's interest and abilities. The follow-up letter should
be addressed to the interviewer and should thank that person
for his or her time and the interview. The letter should address
some point of importance discussed in the interview, such
as a specific job requirement, indicating how the applicant's
skills fit the requirement. The letter should express the
applicant's confidence in his or her ability to perform the
responsibilities of the job. Click here to see a Sample
Interview Follow-Up Letter.
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Sample Acceptance Letter
Job offers often come via a phone call, rather than a formal
letter, however, even in an informal setting, a letter of
acceptance shows that an applicant understands professional
business practices. In an acceptance letter, the applicant
should restate when he or she expect to start work, what position
he or she will be filling, the agreed-upon wage, and any other
known terms of employment. Click here to see a Sample
Acceptance Letter.
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