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By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide to Job Searching since 1998

Prospecting Letter

Thursday April 20, 2006
A letter of interest, also known as a prospecting letter or inquiry letter, is sent to prospective employers that may be hiring, but, haven't listed a specific job opening to apply for. Your letter should contain information on why the company interests you and why your skills and experience would be an asset to the company. Here's a sample prospecting letter to review.

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April 25, 2006 at 8:12 am
(1) sweet says:

i’m just wondering where did u or rather ur friend find that quote. it’s the very same qoute i have in my yahoo page. funny, but……… well, a coincedence perhaps.

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