If you have any mutual acquaintance by which you can reach up to an interview, then you should include his/her name as prominently in your cover letter. It is the best and highly effective way to obtain an interview.
A letter written in response to a job position that you came to know through your friends or your network is the referral cover letter.
Inquire your friend properly about the name of the person you are going to speak about getting a job, and send them a cover letter mentioning who referred you for this job position.
Let see the following referring cover letter to get an idea of referral cover letter.
Thomas K Eden,
32 S Riverview,
Ogden, Iowa 50113,
(515) 555-7998.
Date:26th June, 2007.
Jack Richardson,
General Manager,
323 South Avon Drive,
Milton, NY 10945,
(914) 555-2909.
Dear Mr. Richardson,
Mr. Daniel Paul at XYZ suggested me to contact you for an advice about the business in ABC administration. Last summer, Mr. Paul and I worked together through a counseling program sponsored by the DYH Company. That was great experience for me and for my talent also. Mr. Daniel said that it would be best if my career/business starting starts with your suggestions and advice.
I would like to meet you personally if you have time for it. Please tell me about your schedule, I will be there on your scheduled time. I will call your office in next week to see if I can arrange an meeting/appointment with you during your schedule.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Thomas K Eden.
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