A letter of request of this type is written to request for an interview with the organization. You have got information about the latest openings in the company and so you write to get an opportunity for an interview. In this letter, you have to mention your educational qualifications, skills and past work experience. You can even mention the reference through whom you have received this information about new openings.
This sort of letter has to be drafted in such a fashion that you impress the recipient and they give you a call for an interview. This letter can be use to market yourself in the job arena. You have to be honest while drafting the letter. The letter should be clear, short and precise. Don't be pompous while praising yourself. The letter has to use a soft and polite tone.
Mark Clark
966 South Mississippi River Boulevard,
St Paul, MN,
United States
(651) 699-1321
September 12, 2009
Ruth Baker
Human Resource Executive
MS Research Laboratory
913 East 26th Street,
Minneapolis, MN,
United States
(612) 775-6200
Ms. Baker:
I got to know that there is a job opening in the microbiology department in your research lab. I got this information from John White who works in the department of Chemistry. I have completed my masters in Microbiology from Texas University. I am working with Edison Laboratories for last one year after my honors as a junior researcher in microbiology section.
I have good analytical abilities. I can work in a team. I would like to get an opportunity to meet you and explain how my skills and qualities will help your organization. Our discussion will be mutually beneficial. If given an opportunity, I will work hard and help the organization develop. It will be a dream come true for me f I get to work with your esteemed organization.
I will contact you in the next week and fix up an appointment. I am enclosing my resume for your perusal. If you have any question, you can contact me on phone at (651) 699-1321 or email address - mark.clark@hotmail.com
Yours truly,
Mark Clark