HomemyColbySearchDirectoryMake a GiftLogin
Colby
Information for
Prospective StudentsAlumniParentsStudentsFaculty and Staff
About Colby Academics Administration Admissions Alumni Athletics Campus Life News and Events
STUDENTSPARENTSALUMNIRECRUITERS
Content of Letter Requesting Info

A letter requesting information is not to be confused with a letter of application. It should be short and to the point, but should follow a formal business letter format. Unless there is a good reason to do so, do not enclose a resume with your letter in order to avoid confusing the issue of whether you just need information or are applying for a position. Letters should be typed/printed on good quality paper (aka "resume paper").


  HOME
 CAREER options
 JOB search
 INTERNSHIPS
 GRAD school

search career services:

IN THIS SECTION
Writing Etiquette

Cover Letter Content

Requesting Info

Content Of Followup Letter

 QUICK RESOURCES
Resume Writing
Cover Letter
Interviewing
Summer Jobs
Career Planning Download pdfs

Your Present address
City, State Zipcode
Date of Writing

Director of Personnel or Admissions
(if you do not know a specific name)
Company, Organization, or Graduate School
Street Address
City, State Zipcode

Dear Director (use specific name if you know it):

1st paragraph - Introduce yourself in the briefest terms and express your interest in the field and company, organization, or school in question. Indicate that you would like to learn as much as possible about the company, organization, school or field. Then request the following: general information about the company, organization, or school; specific information about career opportunities, training, and/or educational programs within the company, organization, or school; and the name of the person to whom you should direct future correspondence.

2nd paragraph - Offer thanks for providing the above information.


Sincerely,

(allow space for your signature)

Your Typed Name

IT IS GENERALLY UNWISE TO SEND A RESUME WITH A LETTER REQUESTING INFORMATION. (You might be rejected before you even apply.)

Cover Letter Content  |  Follow Up Letter

Home  |  CAREER options  |  JOB Search  |  INTERNSHIPS  |  GRAD School
  |  eRecruiting  |  

Colby Home   |   Search   |   Contact

© Colby College   Office of Career Services   4140 Mayflower Hill Drive   Waterville, Maine 04901-8841
Eustis 105   T: 207-859-4140   F: 207-859-4142   E: career@colby.edu