Letter of Interest Tips and Samples

Letter of Interest, Introduction Letters, and Inquiry Letter Examples & Tips

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letter of interest, also known as a letter of inquiry or a prospecting letter, is sent to companies that may be hiring, but haven't listed a specific job opening to apply for.

You can use a letter of interest to see if the company has any job openings that would be a good fit for you. You might also use a letter of interest to arrange an informational interview with someone at the company.

A letter of interest is a great way to get your foot in the door with a company you are interested in.

Read below for advice on how to write a letter of interest, as well as sample letters of interest.

How to Write a Letter of Interest

First, try to find someone specific at the company to send the letter to, such as an executive in a division you’re interested in. See if you have any connections at the company through family, friends, or former colleagues.

Your letter of interest should contain information on why the company interests you and why your skills and experience would be an asset to the company. Use the letter to sell yourself, explaining how you would add value to the company.

Conclude your letter by explaining that you would like to meet with the employer to explore possible career opportunities. You might even suggest setting up an informational interview if there are no current vacancies at the company.

In the conclusion, provide information on how you can be contacted if the company is interested in following up with you.

Keep your letter short and to the point. You want to get your point across quickly and clearly, without taking up too much of the employer’s time.

Take a look at these detailed tips and templates for how to write a letter of interest before you start writing you own letters.

How to Use Letter of Interest Examples

It is a good idea to review letter of interest examples before writing your letter.

Along with helping with your layout, examples can help you see what kind of content you should include in your document (such as examples of your skills and experiences).

You might also look at a letter of interest template to get a sense of how to lay out your letter, and what to include (such as introductions and body paragraphs).

While examples, templates, and guidelines are a great starting point to your letter, you should always be flexible. You should tailor a letter to fit your work experience and the company you are contacting.

Letters of Interest, Letters of Inquiry, and Prospecting Letter Examples

Review these sample letters of interest, inquiry letters, and letters of introduction to get ideas for your own letters.

Email Letter of Inquiry Examples

Cover Letter Articles and Advice

A letter of inquiry is different from a cover letter. In a cover letter, you explain why you are a strong candidate for a particular job (rather than in a letter of inquiry, where you explain why you would be an asset to the company more generally). Read below for advice on writing a cover letter.

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