Employment

The Best Way To Apply For An Unadvertised Post

In the days we live in where many young people are faced with unemployment, one has to be pro active, take the bull bu its horns and apply for a job that is not advertised.  There is a certain way to go about it, so that your letter can catch the attention of the Human Resource manager. Before you write this letter of interest, you have to categorize your thoughts, this is stuff like: work experience, skills you possess and your qualifications.). Below is a sample:

Your Name
Your Address
Your City
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Job Title
Company
Street
City

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName (**If you know who you are writing to) If not, just use: Sir / Madam

•Tell the reader the purpose of your letter in the first paragraph.

I read about your company on the Internet (**or any source you would like to mention). I am interested in a career in **Information Technology and I would also be interested in learning more about the company and about available opportunities.

•Market yourself and your qualifications in the second paragraph.

I have a **Degree/Diploma/Certificate in **Information Technology from **** University. In addition, I completed my internship program focusing on my field and short courses in relation to my field (**CISCO, A+ N+ etc). My IT experience gives me a unique ability to apply technology, in all its forms.

•Encourage the recipient of your letter to contact you. Include this information in the third paragraph.

My CV, which is enclosed, contains additional information on my experience and skills. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you or anyone in your company to provide further information on my application. I can be reached via my cell phone, ********** or by email at [email protected].

•Close the letter with a thank you: Establishing yourself as a respectful and professional person can help you in the future, even if there are no positions available with the company presently.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

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