Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Before writing
• Method 2 of 3: Your letter of intent
• Method 3 of 3: After writing
• Tips
• Necessities

There are many different reasons for writing a letter of intent. Sometimes you need one to enroll in a school, but the statement can also have professional purposes. In some cases, the letter of intent is the most important part of the application procedure. In the text, the candidate can describe his personality and at the same time show his writing qualities. A good letter of intent is informative, professional and persuasive. It is important to keep in mind the purpose of the letter, whether you want to be admitted to a university or make a business deal.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Before writing

1. Read the instructions carefully. With all applications, proposals or other procedures for which you have to write a letter of intent, specific instructions will be given about the content of the text. Read this carefully before you start writing.
   • For instructions, visit the website of the school or company requesting the letter. If you can't find what you need, make a phone call to ask where you can find the necessary information.
2. Determine the name and address of the person to whom you should send the letter of intent. If you can't find this information online, just give us a call to ask for the details.
   • If your statement is read by a team, be as specific as possible in addressing this team. If you know the names of the team members, put them at the top of your letter! That you made an effort to find out the names will undoubtedly impress.
3. Make notes. Write down what you want to include in your letter of intent. You can think of your personal data, details about your education and your work history and other information that ensures that you make a good impression. Also describe your plans for the future and how the school or company you are writing to can help you realize those plans.
   • A letter of intent is often more elaborate than a cover letter, although in some ways they are quite similar. One difference is that in a letter of intent you not only demonstrate your professionalism, but also explain your plans for the future.

Method 2 of 3: Your letter of intent

1. Open the letter by introducing yourself. For example, if you are writing a letter of intent for admission to a university, state who you are, which school you are currently attending and when you expect to receive your diploma.
   • If you are writing a letter of intent for a company, state in which field you are interested and when you would like to work with the company.
     • Make the statement personal. Make sure the letter of intent is addressed to the right person or department.If you are writing a statement for admission to a university, please describe why you think this particular school is a good fit for you. If you are writing a company, indicate which qualities you have that fit well with the company.
2. Get more specific now. In the next section of the letter you will have to sell yourself and demonstrate that you have knowledge of the program. The following sections are about convincing the reader.
   • Describe why you are writing the letter. Indicate how you found the vacancy for the internship or job and why you would like to fill the vacancy. Why are you more interested than your competition?
   • Name your skills. Don't be shy here! Tell the reader why you are a good fit for the school or company. Use examples of education or work from the past, explain which languages ​​you speak and which software you are familiar with. However, make sure that you don't just list your resume, but that you emphasize details that fit the position. You can make a list here, but you can also make it into a paragraph. Make sure you are specific and fair.
   • Be positive about the school or company. Flatter the reader, but don't overdo it. Explain why the position or education interests you and why you would be a good fit for the company or school.
3. Finally, ask for a response. Let it be known that you would like to explain your statement orally and make sure that you can be reached in several ways. Do not only include your name and address, but also your e-mail address and telephone number.
   • If you do not hear from the school or company, you will have to phone after your application or application.

Method 3 of 3: After writing

1. Write your final statement. If your first attempt at a letter of intent still has some snags, improve it until you have a version that you are happy and proud of. Check your text again for grammatical and spelling errors to be sure.
   • Make sure that you not only look at the word and sentence level to see if your statement is correct, but also pay attention to the bigger picture. Is the text structured logically? Do paragraphs follow each other logically?
2. Read and edit your text. Leave the text for a while before you start correcting it. After a night's sleep you can often look at your work with a fresh look and see things that you had not noticed before. Once you have corrected the text, read it again carefully to check whether your statement is still pleasant to read.
   • Edit rigorously to avoid repetition and to ensure that paragraphs fit together properly. Have a family member, friend, or colleague read the text to get some additional feedback. After all, two pairs of eyes see more than one.
3. Submit the letter of intent. Your final text is probably part of a package of information that you send to the company or school. Check that you have not forgotten anything and then post the package.
   • If your letter of intent consists of multiple pages, make sure you write your name on each page. In this way there is no uncertainty as to which letter belongs to whom. Of course you can also staple the pages together.

Tips

• Make sure your letter is direct and you only include necessary information. Don't try to appear too funny or sweet. Write active sentences and be precise.
• A letter of intent is also referred to as a letter of interest or a personal statement.
• Use Times New Roman or Arial font and size 12.

Necessities

• Paper
• Pen or pencil
• Computer
• Printer