Template — Speculative application
A speculative application is sent when no job is advertised. It must explain clearly why this company, and why you. Write to a manager in the team, not only to HR. Explain what problem or task you could take on. Call or email politely after about two weeks.
Document contents
- The template, ready to fill in: replace each field in brackets
- A page of advice to adapt it to your situation
- Find a name: Write to a manager in the team, not only to HR.
- Show the need: Explain what problem or task you could take on.
- Follow up: Call or email politely after about two weeks.
This document is for you if…
- You are looking for an internship, a placement or a job
- You want a document that gets you an interview
- You want to handle the paperwork with your university and employer
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