{"id":114,"date":"2019-05-31T23:14:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T03:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openstudio.pub\/techwriting\/chapter\/annotated-job-inquiry-sample-week-8\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T08:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:08:02","slug":"annotated-job-inquiry-sample-week-8","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/openstudio.pub\/techwriting\/chapter\/annotated-job-inquiry-sample-week-8\/","title":{"raw":"Annotated Job Inquiry Sample","rendered":"Annotated Job Inquiry Sample"},"content":{"raw":"The following is an example of a successful job inquiry letter. Provided are some brief explanations of the letter's content and format, which are in parentheses and highlighted in yellow (like this)<\/span><\/sub>.  Note the letter's format, its paragraphing, its sentence structures, and its diction (word choice). Use this example to help format and compose your own inquiry letter.\n\n \n

John Johnson <\/span><\/strong>\n1492 Ocean Blue Way\n<\/span>Albany, OR 97321\n<\/span>(541) 541-5411 <\/span><\/strong>jjjj@jjmail.com<\/strong>\n(this is your info)<\/span><\/sub><\/span><\/p>\nDecember 1, 2018 (include the date)<\/span><\/sub>\n\nSusan Trout, Recruiter\nATI Human Services\nP.O. Box 460\nAlbany, OR 97321\n(this is the addressee's info)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nRE or Subject: Supply Chain Management Opportunities <\/span>(this briefly states the letter\u2019s purpose, which is something readers appreciate)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nDear Ms. Trout: (this is a formal greeting\/salutation; you can also use the person\u2019s full name instead of Mr., Mrs., or Ms.--\u201cDear Susan Trout\u201d)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nI am interested in any supply chain management positions ATI might have available now or in the near future. I have over 16 years\u2019 experience in the specialty metals industry, and I just completed a degree in Business Management at Linn-Benton Community College with a specific focus on supply chain management. (the purpose is clear and two important and relevant points are stated right away in a single sentence)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nI have considerable hands-on experience as a welder and shop foreman at T&G Fabrications, and I am well versed in the CAD\/CAM systems that ATI uses. (using one or two specific things makes it more likely that the reader will remember them)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nMy attached resume highlights my other qualifications. (however, don't assume that they\u2019ll look at it; if there\u2019s something important and relevant, like the experience and the degree in paragraph 1, it should go in)<\/span><\/sub>\n\nI would greatly appreciate a chance to discuss how I might be able to contribute to ATI.  (state what you<\/em> can do for them<\/em>, not why you want the job)<\/span><\/sub>\n\nIf you need further information about my credentials, I can be reached anytime at (541) 541-5411 or via email at techwriting@linnbenton.edu. (make it easy for them to contact you)<\/span><\/sub>\n\nThank you for your time and consideration. (it never hurts to thank readers for their time)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nSincerely, (this is a standard closing)<\/span><\/sub>\n(put a space here even if you're not signing the letter)<\/span><\/sub>\nJohn Johnson <\/em>(your name goes here)<\/sub><\/span>\n\nEnclosure: Resume (include this if you attach or enclose your resume or other documentation)<\/sub><\/span>","rendered":"

The following is an example of a successful job inquiry letter. Provided are some brief explanations of the letter’s content and format, which are in parentheses and highlighted in yellow (like this)<\/span><\/sub>.  Note the letter’s format, its paragraphing, its sentence structures, and its diction (word choice). Use this example to help format and compose your own inquiry letter.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

John Johnson <\/span><\/strong>
\n1492 Ocean Blue Way
\n<\/span>Albany, OR 97321
\n<\/span>(541) 541-5411 <\/span><\/strong>jjjj@jjmail.com<\/strong>
\n(this is your info)<\/span><\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

December 1, 2018 (include the date)<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n

Susan Trout, Recruiter
\nATI Human Services
\nP.O. Box 460
\nAlbany, OR 97321
\n(this is the addressee’s info)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

RE or Subject: Supply Chain Management Opportunities <\/span>(this briefly states the letter\u2019s purpose, which is something readers appreciate)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Ms. Trout: (this is a formal greeting\/salutation; you can also use the person\u2019s full name instead of Mr., Mrs., or Ms.–\u201cDear Susan Trout\u201d)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

I am interested in any supply chain management positions ATI might have available now or in the near future. I have over 16 years\u2019 experience in the specialty metals industry, and I just completed a degree in Business Management at Linn-Benton Community College with a specific focus on supply chain management. (the purpose is clear and two important and relevant points are stated right away in a single sentence)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

I have considerable hands-on experience as a welder and shop foreman at T&G Fabrications, and I am well versed in the CAD\/CAM systems that ATI uses. (using one or two specific things makes it more likely that the reader will remember them)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

My attached resume highlights my other qualifications. (however, don’t assume that they\u2019ll look at it; if there\u2019s something important and relevant, like the experience and the degree in paragraph 1, it should go in)<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n

I would greatly appreciate a chance to discuss how I might be able to contribute to ATI.  (state what you<\/em> can do for them<\/em>, not why you want the job)<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n

If you need further information about my credentials, I can be reached anytime at (541) 541-5411 or via email at techwriting@linnbenton.edu. (make it easy for them to contact you)<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n

Thank you for your time and consideration. (it never hurts to thank readers for their time)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely, (this is a standard closing)<\/span><\/sub>
\n(put a space here even if you’re not signing the letter)<\/span><\/sub>
\nJohn Johnson <\/em>(your name goes here)<\/sub><\/span><\/p>\n

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