How to Write a Letter of Interest for a Job

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Learn the purpose of a letter of interest.. Determine if a letter of interest is necessary.. Research the company.

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Learn the purpose of a letter of interest.

Step 1

Learn the purpose of a letter of interest.

2

Determine if a letter of interest is necessary.

Step 2

Determine if a letter of interest is necessary.

3

Research the company.

Step 3

Research the company.

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Find out the name of the individual who does the hiring.

Step 4

Find out the name of the individual who does the hiring.

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Organize your thoughts before you begin to write.

Step 5

Organize your thoughts before you begin to write.

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Use the first paragraph to explain why you're writing.

Step 6

Use the first paragraph to explain why you're writing.

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Market yourself and your qualifications in the second paragraph.

Step 7

Market yourself and your qualifications in the second paragraph.

8

Avoid cliches.

Step 8

Avoid cliches.

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Use the third paragraph to conclude your letter and provide contact information.

Step 9

Use the third paragraph to conclude your letter and provide contact information.

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Close the letter with a thank you.

Step 10

Close the letter with a thank you.

11

Keep the letter to a page or less.

Step 11

Keep the letter to a page or less.

12

Proofread the letter.

Step 12

Proofread the letter.

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