Professional+Letters

Professional Letters One necessary skill in business is the ability to write effective, professional letters. Listed below are two sample letters: A letter of intent (or cover letter) and a thank you letter. Your assignment is to write two letters-- 1. a letter of intent that will be placed with your resume, and 2. a thank-you letter to your employer, or to a potential employer after an interview. You will be graded on the mechanics of setting up the letter, the content, grammar, and spelling.

Additional samples can be found at About.com and [|CollegeGrad] and [|QuintCareers]

Sample Letter of Intent (Cover Letter) (found at About.com) FirstName LastName Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email
 * Your Contact Information**
 * Employer Contact Information**

Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code

Date

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am interested in the part-time position at Sarasota Saddlery advertised in The Sarasotian. I have equine experience as I have been around horses for over nine years. Not only have I shown and ridden horses, but I have also had extensive experience assisting in a barn. Through working with horses, I have acquired a thorough knowledge of horses, tack, and equine apparel for both horse and rider.

While I have equine experience, I also have excellent communication skills and an aptitude for customer service. My past experience as a volunteer at Sarasota Hospital made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people. I believe that my communication skills, partnered with my equine knowledge, would make me an asset to your company.

Thank you for your consideration. I can be reached at 111-111-1111 or 222-222-2222. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely, //Your Signature//

Your Typed Name

_

Sample Thank-You Letter (found on [|QuintCareers])

> 7 Greenway Court > Eugene, OR 97401 > 503-555-0303 > Mr. Archie Weatherby > California Investments, Inc. > 25 Sacramento Street > San Francisco, CA 94102 > Dear Mr. Weatherby, > Thank you for taking the time to discuss the insurance broker position at California Investments, Inc., with me. After meeting with you and observing the company's operations, I am further convinced that my background and skills coincide well with your needs. > I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company. It is no wonder that California Investments retains its employees for so long. I feel I could learn a great deal from you and would certainly enjoy working with you. > In addition to my qualifications and experience, I will bring excellent work habits and judgment to this position. With the countless demands on your time, I am sure that you require people who can be trusted to carry out their responsibilities with minimal supervision. > I look forward, Mr. Weatherby, to hearing from you concerning your hiring decision. Again, thank you for your time and consideration. > Sincerely, > > John Oakley