Dear Mr. Alexander:

Your opening paragraph should arouse interest on the part of the reader. Tell him why you are writing the letter. Give information to show your specific interest in his company.

Your middle paragraph should create desire. Give details of your background that will show the reader why he should consider you as a candidate. Be as specific as possible about the kind of job you want. Don’t make the reader try to guess what you would be interested in.

Refer the reader to your general qualifications on your enclosed resume or other material. Use as much space as you need to tell your story but keep it brief and to the point.

In your closing paragraph you ask for action. Ask for an appointment, suggesting a time when you will be free. A positive request is harder to ignore than a vague hope.

Ronald E. Brown