Letter of Application Modified Block Style

1. Current address where you

can be reached at the time of
correspondence.
2. Date letter was written.
3. Contact person.
4. Title of contact person.
5. Company.
6. Company address; include
complete ZIP code.
7. Salutation.
8. First paragraphInclude a
brief introduction and identify
how you first became aware of
the employment opportunity.
This could have been identified
through a resource guide,
magazine, individual, career
services opening, etc.
9. Second paragraphDiscuss
how your education has prepared
your for this job. Be specific:
mention a couple of relevant
classes, projects, or papers.
10. Third paragraphExplain how
your past work has prepared you
for this position. Include
your strongest skills, strengths,
and qualification. Do you have
transferable skills? Can you
demonstrate this in a clear brief
statement?
11. Fourth paragraphInclude
your follow up plans. Take
control of your inquiry! Include
the date when you will
telephone. Offer to provide
further information and confirm your interview date!
12. Complimentary closing.
13. Written signature.
14. Typed name.
15. Enclosure lineMeans you are enclosing your resume

Proofread your letter, and get several other people to proofread it. Spell check is good, but not enough.
Make sure the tone of the letter is both professional and eager-- you need to show you want the job




000 Stalnaker Hall
1 West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506

2 October 14, 20XX

Ms. Susan Miller 3
Recruitment Coordinator 4
American Steel Corporation 5
100 Fifth Street
Charleston WV 43399-2349 6

Dear Ms. Miller: 7 8

I am writing with regard to the American Steel Management Employment Program.
Having read about the tremendous opportunities available for business majors in
the ABC Employment Guide, enclosed is my resume for your review and
consideration. 9

Currently I'm a junior, majoring in accounting at West Virginia University. I have
successfully completed 36 credit hours in accounting and business management
and would welcome the opportunity to test my classroom learning with practical
work experience in your 20XX Summer Internship Program. 10

My resume reflects my work experience. Through my previous part-time and
summer employment, I have gained skills which will enhance my overall ability to
work for American Steel as an accounting aide. My education is important to me
and securing a career-related summer position will not only provide me with first-
hand experience in accounting, but will also permit me to continue to meet at least
80% of my senior year college expenses. 11

I would like to become a part of your program, I am very eager to discuss my
career goals and will telephone you on October 24, 20XX, to confirm an interview
date. At that time, I would also be glad to answer any questions you have and
provide additional information as needed. Thank you very much for your time and
consideration to my employment request.

12 Sincerely,

(Handwritten Signature) 13

James Jones 14

Enclosure 15