Correspondence Samples: Summer Updates & Job Applications

Personal Letter: Summer Adventures & Friendship

506 Country Lane
North Baysville, CA 53286
July 16, 2007

Dear Susan,

It feels like such a long time since we last met, though I know it's only been several weeks. My summer has been great so far!

Summer Highlights and Beach Fun

I spend all my weekends at the beach. I'm getting a nice tan, so you can no longer say I'm paler than you! I've been playing lots of volleyball, surfing, and building a nice collection of seashells. Just this past weekend, I even took second place in a sandcastle building contest!

My Summer Job: Ice Cream Truck Driver

On weekdays, I'm working. I drive an ice cream truck around, selling treats to kids. It's so cool – a perfect combination of the two things I love most: ice cream and children! The pay isn't great, but I truly love the job.

I hope your summer has been going well too! There's only about a month and a half left of summer vacation before it's back to school. Would you like to meet up sometime before classes resume?

Missing you,

[Your Name]

Job Application: Librarian Vacancy Inquiry

Dear Mr. Fowler,

Academic Background and Career Goals

I am writing to inquire if you have any vacancies for librarians at graduate entry level, and I enclose my CV for your consideration.

As you will see from my CV, I have just completed an MA in Library and Information Studies at City University, London, and I also hold a BA (Hons) in Politics from Oxford Brookes University. I am now keen to combine my knowledge of Politics with a career in librarianship. Your organization has a high reputation as one of the world’s leading specialist subject libraries, and I believe that I could make a real contribution to managing its collections and promoting their use.

Skills and Professional Development

My MA, which is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, has equipped me with an in-depth knowledge of modern information services. I would welcome the opportunity to be involved in the management and development of your collections of e-journals and other electronic publications. I am conscientious, hardworking, and a good communicator, and I am particularly interested in enhancing my skills as a librarian in an institution that encourages very high standards of personal development.

I would be happy to attend an interview at your convenience and would be able to start work from early October onwards. If you do not have any suitable openings at present, I would be grateful if you would keep my CV on file should any future vacancies arise.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]