In the first paragraph of your letter of intent, introduce yourself and state any relevant information like what department or organization you’re applying to. Then, get into specifics about why you’re writing the letter. Include when you first learned about the job, what you’re excited about, and what credentials you have that are relevant to the field. Conclude the letter by requesting an interview, and make sure you provide any necessary contact information like phone number and email address. For more advice, including best proofreading and editing practices, scroll down! Show Did this summary help you?YesNo Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 5,325,399 times. Note that the term “letter of intent” is sometimes applied to types of writing that vary from the proposal-based letters of intent described here. Always review any instructions provided to you for completing the letter of intent. *UAGC doctoral students should visit the Research Resource Center (RRC) from their student portal for specific resources on writing a letter of intent for their dissertation. When is a letter of intent used?A letter of intent is used in both the academic and business setting. In the academic setting, it may be required before beginning work on a large academic research project. The letter of intent would require approval from an instructor or program chair before the research project can begin. In the business setting, it may be requested as part of an application for employment or before working on a large business project. It may also be submitted when requesting to build a business relationship with another company. Approval of your letter of intent is needed before beginning a new employment, project, or partnership. What is included in a letter of intent?Instructions for an application, proposal, or project may include information on what should be included in the letter of intent. There could be varying expectations for the content and style of writing for the letter of intent depending on the project you are submitting it for. Always review and apply any specific instructions you are given. Generally speaking, a letter of intent will include the following:
Writing the Letter of IntentIf there are instructions provided for the application, proposal, or project you are working on, be sure to follow those explicitly. As a formal and professional written communication, you can also use the following tips when writing the letter of intent:
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