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Guidelines for Letter of Inquiry
Your present address
City, State Zip Code
Date of letter
Individual’s name
Title
Employer
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear _______________:
First paragraph Indicate your interest and reveal your source of information.
Second paragraph Present your strongest qualifications. Focus on how your skills match the occupation
or organization. Indicate what you know about the organization. You may expand to a third paragraph to
highlight academic experience that relates to the position.
Final paragraph Indicate what you would like to happen next. For example, “I will call you during the
week of November 9 th to inquire about the possibility of an interview. Please call me if you would like
additional information or to schedule an interview.” Include your phone number and e-mail address and
thank the reader for taking the time to review your resume.
Sincerely,
(your handwritten signature)
Type your name
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