Your Name
Your Present Address
City, Province Postal Code
(Area Code) Telephone Number
Date
Name of Employer
Position / Title
Name of Organization or Company
Address
City, Province Postal Code
Dear Ms. or Mr. Potential Employer:
Tell why you are writing. Name the position or job area in which you are interested. If this is a letter of inquiry, state clearly that you are writing for consideration should a position exist. If this is a letter of application, state how you heard of the opening.
Give a summary of your educational qualifications; you can reword or leave them as is from the actual résumé. Here you might choose to develop pertinent points from your résumé, particularly those which relate best to the position for which you are applying.
Give a summary of your recent work experience or job training as it relates to the particular job and/or company requirements. Mention what you have to offer that would be of greatest importance to the employer.
The final paragraph should make a specific request for an interview. Also, refer the reader to your enclosed résumé and/or application form.
Sincerely,
Your Name Typed
Enclosure(s)