Job Search Tips

Correspondence Checklist

• Have I followed any special instructions given in the job announcement?
  • For example, have I included the job number?
• Have I spell checked and proofread the letter and envelope?

The Letter

• Is the date correct?
• Is the inside address (spelled) correct(ly)?
  • Individual's name
  • Agency's name
  • Street address
  • City
  • Zip code
• Is the salutation correct?
  • Does the name in the salutation match the name on the inside address?
• Is the agency name (spelled) correct(ly) in the body of the letter?
• Are the pages in correct order?
• Have I signed the letter?
• If I have enclosed my resume or other document(s), have I so noted on the bottom?
• Have I made myself a copy?
• Has a second party read the job announcement and then proofread the letter for me?

The Envelope

• Is the outside address (spelled) correct(ly)?
  • Individual's name
  • Agency's name
  • Street address
  • City
  • Zip code
• Is the return address on the face of the envelope?
• Does the return address match my address on letter and resume?
• Do I have sufficient postage?