Approach Letters
In an approach letter, follow this four-part structure:

• Connection Connect yourself to the reader by mentioning a name, a mutual interest, similar background, or other appropriate information.
  
• Interest Builder Develop interest by citing your background and experience concisely, choosing information most suited to the specific reader.
• Selling Lead to what action you wish to have take place.
• Next Step Take the responsibility for the follow up. State your next step - how and when you plan to contact the recipient.

Thank You Letters
The format for thank you letters should include:

• Recap of Meeting Highlights Specifics of discussion, information gained, helpful advice given, interview highlights, etc.
• Referrals Express appreciation for referrals and describe your intended action if this was a networking meeting.
• Sell Yourself If the thank you letter is to someone who has interviewed you for a position, take this opportunity to sell yourself again by confirming your interest in the company and the position and highlighting how you can help the company.
• Next Step Let them know how you intend to stay in touch.
  

CECILE LATOUR
77 Williams Lane
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(415) 663-9144

August 14, 2001

Mr. R. L. Montrose
Department K
Glick, Schilling & Martin Co.
1934 Drawbridge Road
McLean, VA 22102

Dear Mr. Montrose:
In response to your ad in the San Francisco Examiner on August 14, I am enclosing my resume for your consideration.

I was particularly attracted to your position because of my interest in international affairs and travel and the opportunity to use my language skills and international working experience in developing a more broadly based career.

As you will notice on my resume, I have an excellent command of both the French and English languages as well as international exposure through my career, travels, and self-education.
I believe I would be a good candidate for your position as translator and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Cecile LaTour

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