Letter of Interest

A letter of interest is usually sent to those prospective employers who are hiring but, who have not specified a particular job opening to apply for. Having said that, it can also be sent in response to a job opening. It is kind of a cover letter and is also known as 'prospecting letter'. Writing a letter of interest is the first step to achieving your dream or to sound more practical, let's say, getting a job. This is when you get your first chance to impress your prospective employer and you surely don't wish to let go of that amazing job for a reason as silly as you are not confident on writing a letter of interest for a jo.

Letter of Interest Template
Considering the current economic situation; it is quite obvious that for any job opening, other than you, there'll be thousands of applicants. So then, how do you make sure you get the job or at least get the chance to appear for the interview and present yourself? The answer is, by writing a letter expressing your interest to work for the company. It ain't enough to only express your interest, citing the reason why you are interested and how you can be a valuable asset to the company, is also imperative and that; is what makes your letter different and unique. Taking a look at the format and sample would make it easier for you to understand the way to write an effective letter. An important point to remember before writing such a letter is that one must get familiarized with the range of products and services of the company. Hence, it is imperative to ensure all possible methods of research are used in order to get the facts right. An in-depth knowledge about the company demonstrates genuine interest of the applicant to work with the company.

Your Address, City, State and Zip code Your Contact No. Your e-mail address Date: Name of the Hiring Dept./ Person Name of the Company Company Address Subject: Dear _______, First Paragraph: State the reason of your interest in the profile or the company and why you wish to pursue employment with this company. Ensure that you mention the name of the reference such as a classified, a referral from an existing employee or a media article. Second Paragraph: State your qualifications. If you're interested in a particular job then state the relevant qualification and experience more specifically. List your achievements and mention your strengths, skills. Last Paragraph: Thank the individual for their time in considering your interest. Mention the exact time you'd contact them over the phone to follow-up on the letter. Although, you've given your contact number in the letter, you must particularly mention how they can contact you. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name

Sample Letter
Given below is a sample where the applicant is expressing the interest in applying for a teaching position.

402 Charles Street North Perth Michigan MI 48820 Phone: (517) 982-6930 E-mail: rebeccapatinson@yahoo.com 20th September, 2010 Prof. David Bradley Fletcher Street Ann Arbor MI 48109-1050 Subject: Interested in the Position for History Teacher Dear Prof. Bradley, This letter is to express my interest in obtaining the teaching position available at Addison High School. I have recently completed two undergraduate degrees from University of Michigan and I exhibit many traits and qualities that an excellent teacher must possess. I graduated with highest academic honor and have received the Faculty Excellence Award in Secondary Education. These achievements illustrate my academic excellence in all areas, including instructional technology and educational psychology. I believe I am a highly qualified candidate for the teaching position at school District. With the help of my student teaching internship at Algol Christian School, I have become much aware of my strengths in teaching and motivating students using various methods, conveying my thorough content knowledge to the students, designing instructional activities to suit the students' intellect and needs depending on the student. I have also been a resident assistant at university from June 2008 - August 2010. As a resident assistant I obtained the opportunity to interact with diverse population of students and it helped me in enhancing my knowledge and skills as an educator. My communication with students outside the academic classroom reflects my interests in extracurricular activities as well. A visit to your high school along with the parents of a student at your school and a visit during my internship allowed me to observe and interact with many classes of your High School and what I witnessed is the supportive learning environment that allows the students and staff to learn and grow. I believe that your school will not only give justice to my skills and talent but, also provide me with the opportunity to cultivate new and improved skills in teaching and learning. I have enclosed my resume and all the other relevant documents and I would be elated to get the opportunity to interview for this position. You can contact me over the phone or through e-mail, my contact details are mentioned above. Thank you for your time and for considering me for this position. Sincerely, (Signature) Rebeca Parkinson

I believe the above mentioned template and sample has given you a fair idea of how to write a letter of interest. You can use this format in general and change the content according to the relevancy.