What You Should Include

                                                                                                                                         Your Street Address
                                                                                                                                         City, State, Zip Code
                                                                                                                                         The Date
(Space Down Four Spaces)

Ms. Betty Wilson
Director
Recruiting and Staffing
Jefferson Industries, Inc.
263 East Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19031

Dear Ms. Wilson:

The opening paragraph should state why you are writing and why you are interested in the organization.  If you are writing a letter of application, you should name the position for which you are applying and tell the employer how you became aware of it.  A letter of inquiry should provide evidence of your career-mindedness; it helps to refer to specific job functions, if not titles.  If you were referred to the employer by some one such as a career counselor, a former employer, or a relative, this is also the best place to mention that person’s name and to point out that s/he suggested you write.

The middle paragraph draws attention to your resume and highlights specific skills relevant to the potential employer.  Present your motives for seeking employment with this organization and cite achievements and qualifications related to the position desired.  If you have qualifications that are not noted on your resume, this is your opportunity to discuss them.

The closing paragraph states what you will do next ( such as calling to arrange an interview at the employer’s convenience) or what you would like the recipient of the letter to do next.  An assertive statement explaining what you plan to do and what you hope the employer will do is harder to ignore than a vague request for consideration.

Sincerely,

(Signature here)

Your name typed

Enclosure (This indicates that your resume or additional materials are enclosed.)