Use the internet to research a possible employer you might work for upon graduation. List three things you really like about the employer and three things you would really like to know. Find the mailing address of the employer and a contact name for someone in human resources.  Try to find one specific name, but if that’s impossible, address your letter to the entire Human Resources Department.

Using the information you found on the Internet, compose your business letter using either full block formatting or modified block formatting.

Include the following components:

Sender’s Address will appear at top (without your name or title included)

Date

Inside Address (include name and title of recipient)

Salutation

Paragraph One – introduce yourself and tell the recipient why you are writing. Your first paragraph should be 2-4 sentences long.

Paragraph Two – tell the recipient why you are interested in their office or business, and why you think you will be successful there. This should be 3-6 sentences long.  This will be where you include the 3 things you like about this employer.

Paragraph Three – request additional information on three things you would like to know more about. List the three items in bullet form.

• Item One – using complete sentences, list the questions like this with a bullet
• Item Two
• Item Three

Paragraph Four – thank the recipient for their time and assistance. Provide them with your contact information (Phone #/Email).

Closing, with your full name included and title if relevant.

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