Sample speculative letter

123 Maintown
LITTLETOWN
LT2 2AB

1st March 2008

John Smith
Personnel Manager
Leisure Today
LITTLETOWN
LT1 4SS

Dear Mr Smith,

I have a desire to develop a career in retail. I am writing to ask whether your company has any vacancies or will have in the near future.

As you can see from my enclosed CV, I have a wide range of relevant skills, built up through my previous work experience, which include customer service, stock control and cash handling. My current post as a Call Centre operative allows me to demonstrate a positive approach to team working and personal initiative.

I am looking for a fresh challenge in a pro-active and customer-centred environment and to take up that challenge as soon as possible. If you do have any vacancies, please contact me at your convenience.

Thank you for taking the time to deal with my request and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Johnstone
CV Enc.