How to Use Samples of Letters of General Interest

Samples of letters of general interest are letters expressing interest in a job. These can be sent as a way to request a position be opened or they can be sent in response to a posting already open. They can also be used as a cover letter to a resume or application. Whatever the case may be, the following article will tell you how to find samples of letters of general interest and to help you to use it to your benefit.

Instructions

1. Use your favorite search engine and search for things like, "Samples of letters of general interest" or "sample cover letters". If you use different variations, you are more likely to come up with more samples. Find one that you think suits your situation. Copy it into your word processing program.

2. The top of the page should request you enter in all of your personal contact information. Replace the stock text with yours. This should be you name, address, phone number, email, etc. Below that, put in the contact information for the job and the job information. Whenever possible, try to get a personal contact to address the letter to.

3. The next part is the body of the letter of general interest. The body contains a lot of generic information. It should restate what the job is, talk about where you heard about the job, your basic credentials, why you are interested in the job and a simple closing stating that you are enclosing additional content, feel free to call, etc. Modify the stock text to reference you life, situation and qualifications.

4. The closing should be concise. In general the stock text in the sample will suffice. Make sure to end the letter with, "Sincerely" and then several lines of text and your name.

5. Print the letter out. In the space between "Sincerely" and your typed name, add in your signature with a black pen. Attach your resume and any applicable certificates or references and you are ready to mail it out.

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