If you wait for your perfect job to be advertised in the papers, you may well be waiting a very long time. In many industries, the best and most interesting jobs are never advertised at all, because employers use other methods of finding their people. The job that best utilizes your particular skills and experience might not even exist yet, but that doesn't mean an employer won't be interested in creating it for you! Sending a l etter of inquiry to a potential employer can be a great way of making yourself known and uncovering job opportunities. Instructions 1. START WITH A NAME - Once you have a list of potential employers you want to approach, find out the names of the people you need to send the letter to. You should always address the letter to a specific person if possible. This could be the head of department, or someone in personnel. Phone and ask if you're not sure, and make sure you have the correct spelling and title. 2. DON'T BE GENERIC - ...