Sample Cover Letter to Guidance Counselor
Once you have established a list of high schools along with contact names to send materials, include a cover letter along with any materials you are sending. Here are some formatting tips along with a sample letter to include. Formatting: Type on company letterhead if available Use a standard font such as Arial or Times New Roman in 12 pt. If you do not have company letterhead or if your letterhead does not include contact information, include contact information in the upper left hand corner along with company logo if available. Include in the following order: o Your Name o Name of Company o Address o Phone Number o Fax o E-Mail SAMPLE LETTER: Dear Mr./Ms. (NAME OF GUIDANCE COUNSELOR), I am writing from (NAME OF YOUR COMPANY) on behalf of the professional pest management industry to help your students learn more about job opportunities in this exciting field as they begin to consider their future path after high school. The professional pest management industry is constantly seeking new and energetic employees to fill many positions in our growing industry. With the vast number of opportunities available to today’s students, opportunities in the professional pest management industry are often overlooked and unknown. Included in this packet are: A list of job opportunities and their descriptions An industry overview and job outlook guide A list of frequently asked questions and answers Information about shadowing opportunities with (NAME OF YOUR COMPANY) My business cards for students who would like to learn more or who are interested in shadowing opportunities (IF APPLICABLE) Please keep these materials on file where interested students can locate them. I can also send these files electronically for your office to keep on file.
I am very interested in attending any career days that you have planned during the year and would like to talk more about other possible opportunities to help students learn about opportunities in the professional pest management industry and shadowing opportunities with (NAME OF YOUR COMPANY). I will follow up with you shortly to discuss career day and other professional opportunities.
Thank you, (YOUR NAME SIGNED) (YOUR NAME TYPED) (YOUR TITLE)