Sample Letter of Inquiry
July 17, 2004
W. L. Bean
Vice President, Power Supply
Washington Water Power Company
Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220
Dear Mr. Bean,
I am exploring career options with various power companies in the Northwest and would
appreciate any information that you could send about career opportunities and the activities of
Washington Water Power Company. Specifically, I am interested in positions available for
power engineers in the area of transmission, distribution and protection.
In December 2004, I will graduate from CSU, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Power Engineering (GPA 3.75/4.0). I have experience as an engineering intern with
Pacific Gas and Electric Company. In addition, my background includes six years of training
and experience as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.
I would welcome an opportunity to speak with someone in the electrical power area of your
company to gain information about typical activities and responsibilities of new college hires.
Sincerely,
Jimmy J. Smith
1234 Super Street
Sacramento, CA 95827