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Letters are key communication devices. They are used for networking; they introduce you and your resume to hiring managers, HR managers, and recipients of your resume in online application processes; and they help you cement interactions, such as networking meetings and interviews as thank you notes. Generally, written correspondence should be short and to the point, but in most cases highlighting key aspects you want the reader to remember about you is an important part of the communication.

As with resumes, there is a lot of advice out there, along with samples to help cut development time of basic letter formats and content. You'll find once initiated and used, the basic form and language of the letters remains the same, with tweaking done to tailor it to the situation as necessary.

The "How-to-do-it" section provides samples and guidance on a letters for a range of situations.

The value of the samples and format below should be seen in their guidance and "remindering" of keeping messages simple, clear, yet persuasive. Literal word-for-word usage is not recommended, unless the writing style, usage and message are totally comfortable with your own communication style.