Cover Letters
Types of Cover Letters
Application Letter:
The purpose of this letter is to get your resume read by the prospective employer.
Use this type of letter to respond to a specific job posting. Be sure to clearly
demonstrate how your skills and experience match the qualifications of the position.
View a sample Application Letter.
Prospecting Letter:
The purpose of this letter is to discover possible job opportunities within an organization.
Use this type of letter when you are interested in a particular company, but haven't seen any
job postings that relate to your area. Address your letter to a specific person. Be sure to
demonstrate your knowledge of the organization by describing how your qualifications and skills
would contribute to their work environment.
View a sample Prospecting Letter.
Networking Letter:
The purpose of this letter is to generate an informational interview rather than a job interview.
Use this type of letter to request an informational interview with a specific person, usually
based upon a referral.
View a sample Networking Letter.