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Whats the difference between a letter of application and a letter of inquiry or prospecting letter?

April 26, 2017application Inquiry letter prospecting

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Whats the difference between a letter of application and a letter of inquiry or prospecting letter?

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A letter of application is written in response to a specific job opening you become aware of through an advertisement or personal referral. A letter of inquiry or prospecting letter is written when you are not aware of a specific job opening but are interested in inquiring about opportunities with an organization. The primary difference between the two types of letters is in the wording of the opening paragraph. Samples of both types of letters are available in the Office of Career Planning and Placement.