Research the company. Find the right person to contact. Tailor the subject line. Offer your expertise. Write a short and concise letter. Close with a compelling call to action.
In the first paragraph, identify yourself and, if appropriate, your position, and your institution or firm. In the second paragraph, briefly explain why you are writing and how you will use the requested information. List the specific information you need.
Research the business. Although you might send a job inquiry email to a business you know, research them further. Write a rough draft. Treat your job inquiry email as a professional document. Compose an opening sentence. Use formal language. Attach a resume and cover letter.
I am writing to you to inquire about a vacancy in your company's London office for an IT Project Manager. I have been told of this opening by a Mr Richard Brown who is currently employed by your company. If the position exists then I am very interested in it as I feel it is a perfect fit for my skills and abilities.
Information about how you learned about the company. A brief explanation about why you're interested in working for the firm. Details about how your specific skill set and experience can enrich that company if you're hired.
Following up for the position of position name, I'd like to inquire about the progress of your hiring decision and the status of my job application. I am very eager to work with your company. Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hear back from you soon.
Subject line. Include a subject line so readers can immediately identify the contents of the lettereven before perusing the text. Introduction. Organization overview. Need or problem statement. Project description. Other funding sources. Fit with the funder's focus. Clear closing.
Your job inquiry letters should include the following information: Information about how you learned about the company. A brief explanation about why you're interested in working for the firm. Details about how your specific skill set and experience can enrich that company if you're hired.