Examples of Speculative Letters

For The Attention Of
Mrs James Caan
Personnel Officer
A to Z Recruitment Ltd
Sydney
Kibo Rd

Dear Mrs Smith

Re: Employment Opportunities

I am writing to enquire whether you have any vacancies at the present time. Please find enclosed my current CV. I am keen to gain further experience, training and employment within the transport industry.

I am interested in working in the administration field. I have experience of all aspects of administration having worked at the National Savings and undertaken voluntary work for the Red Cross and the Personal Advisor Service.

My key skills in addition to the ones outlined on my CV are very good organisational skills, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills, which allow me to fit into new working environment quickly and easily.

I am happy to undergo any additional training, you consider I may need, I have a particular interest in advancing my Information Technology skills. I feel I have many of the skills and abilities you require to become a successful and productive employee of the company.

I thank you for your time and l look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Mr John Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
AA1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I have been interested in working for your company for some time and I am writing to ask if you have any current office/administration vacancies. I enclose my CV for your consideration.

You will see from my CV that I have gained a considerable amount of office experience from my last few posts, rising from Office Junior to Senior Administrator. I have successfully undertaken a number of tasks and responsibilities, including reception work, minute taking, diary management and typing of lengthy reports. I have excellent skills in Microsoft Office.
I believe that I would be an ideal fit for your company and that my skills and experience would be of great benefit to you. I am reliable, punctual and am keen to take on further responsibilities. I am quick to learn and enjoy learning on the job. XYZ Company’s reputation as a high profile and progressive business is an attractive one and I feel that I could contribute well to the team.
I would appreciate any opportunity to discuss my CV and abilities further at your convenience and can provide first class references for your perusal. If you have no suitable current vacancies, I would be grateful if you could keep my CV on file and consider it if a suitable post arises in the future.
I can be contacted on (phone number) or at (e-mail address) at any time.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely

Jane Brown