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Degree-seeking graduate and undergraduate students at SPS have access to many great resources that can help them leverage their degrees and achieve their career goals, including resources through Northwestern Career Advancement, InsideTrack, and more. 

Northwestern Career Advancement

Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is a comprehensive career services office on the Evanston campus that provides an extensive range of advising, programming, and resources to all Northwestern University degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. NCA offers their services to recent alumni up to six months after graduation.

Students who engage in the programs, activities and services provided by Northwestern Career Advancement will

  • Determine personal interests, strengths, values, and skills that will inform intentional career decision-making. (Personal Development)
  • Translate their Northwestern experiences (academic, co-curricular, and work-related) in ways that will distinguish them in the job search or academic application process. (Personal Development)
  • Apply career skills (e.g., resume writing, networking) to gain opportunities (e.g., internships, jobs) during and following their Northwestern experience. (Cognitive and Practical Skills)

SPS degree-seeking students are all assigned a career adviser and a career counselor through NCA. 

Meet your Career Adviser:

Jeff Jenkins

Jeff provides career counseling to students in the Bienen School of Music, School of Communication, School of Professional Studies, and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. He helps students make successful career decisions that fit their unique personality and professional goals. Some of these decisions might include choosing an academic major, assessing interests, values, strengths and skills, and exploring/discovering different career paths. In addition, Jeff can help with selecting and applying to graduate schools.  

Meet your Career Counselor:

Tracie Thomas

Tracie leads the NCA Career Counseling Team and provides career counseling to students in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Social Policy, the McCormick School of Engineering, The Graduate School, and the School of Professional Studies. She helps students make successful career decisions that fit their unique personality and professional goals. Some of these decisions might include choosing an academic major, assessing interests, values, strengths, and skills, and exploring/discovering different career paths. In addition, Tracie can help with selecting and applying to graduate and law schools.  

Make an appointment with Traci, Jeff, or Brett today via Handshake to discuss:

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InsideTrack

SPS partners with InsideTrack to offer students a four-month career coaching experience with personalized, professional career coaching and career development content tailored to the needs of working adult students in their undergraduate and graduate degree programs. InsideTrack's professional career coaches work with SPS students on career exploration, planning and professional development to support their long-term success in the workplace.

The resources in the portfolio below have a wide variety of delivery options to provide flexibility needed to meet the realities of busy lives SPS students lead. Whether you are a career changer, seasoned professional, or entering the job market for the first time, you'll find a Career Development resource that's right for you. Click on the tabs below to see the resources recommended to help you in your career development.

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Handshake is Northwestern Career Advancement's platform for career activities (events, information sessions, workshops) and job and internship opportunities. For more information on utilizing the Handshake platform, please visit the NCA's Tips for Using Handshake Effectively .

The NCA Career Guide (PDF) is your go-to resource for information on networking, exploring careers, the job/internship search, resume samples, cover letter writing, and more.

U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information, including annual rankings of Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools. To access U.S. News & World Report, login to Handshake . Navigate to Northwestern Career Center. From there, click on Resources>Northwestern Student Resources.

Firsthand is a leading source of career intelligence. Firsthand is a career engagement platform that empowers career seekers by providing powerful insights, unique resources, and impactful relationships so that you can discover your best next step.

The Northwestern Alumni Association offers the career resources and the network to support you, whether you're looking for an event, expert advice, or a valuable career connection.

Mergent Intellect is a flexible web-based application that offers access to business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, and industry profiles for private and public U.S and international companies.

Network Mentorship Program was designed by the Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) to foster meaningful relationships between alumni mentors and alumni or student mentees that will help mentees better navigate their career path.

Northwestern Externship Program (NEXT) is a one-day job shadowing program that helps current Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students learn more about a professional field of interest.

Our Northwestern is an online database of NU Alumni for informational interviewing and networking purposes. Search by industry, occupational area, graduation date, and more.

LinkedIn Job Search is the world's largest professional network, which can be used to build relationships and connect with opportunities. Use LinkedIn Job Search to uncover insights such as whom you know at a company, which can you insight and connections to gain an edge in your job search.

LinkedIn Salary allows professionals to look up aggregate data about the salaries of other users with the same job in the same location to see how their own pay measures up.

Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education, and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

The Northwestern Alumni Association has the career resources and the network to support you, whether you're looking for an event, expert advice, or a valuable career connection.

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, which can be used to build relationships and connect with opportunities. Use LinkedIn Job Search to uncover insights such as whom you know at a company, which can you insight and connections to gain an edge in your job search.

Udacity and Google have teamed up to offer 12 free career courses for recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and those re-entering the workforce.

The International Student Career Planning Guide (PDF) provides tips and advice on how to navigate the U.S. job internship search process and helpful Northwestern resources. This guide is a joint collaboration between Northwestern Career Advancement, Engineering Career Development, Medill Career Services, School of Communication – EPICS, Chicago Field Studies, and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS).

CaseCoach is the leading online case interview prep platform, created by former McKinsey interviewers and headhunters.  CaseCoach provides everything you need to prepare for case study interviews used by top consulting firms and other employers.

Enhance Your Career r - Northwestern Alumni Association has the career resources and the network to support you, whether you're looking for an event, expert advice, or a valuable career connection.

Glassdoor is an online career website where students can look up company reviews, salary information, job postings, and interview questions and questions.

VMock is an online resume preparation platform. VMock allows students to upload a resume and receive a critique of both the format and the content of the resume.

The Resume Fundamentals Webinar , available on your Canvas program page , will provide valuable introductory information and strategy to develop an effective resume, teach fundamental elements of resumes, provide insight into what catches the attention of an employer, and teach you to apply knowledge learned toward writing and revising your resume.

The Advanced Resume Writing Strategies Webinar available on your Canvas program page , will assist your with identifying key strategies to make your resume application-ready, teach you how to leverage past work experience, assist you in making your degree program work to your advantage, as well as demonstrate how to design an accomplishment-focused resume.

The International Student Career Planning Guide (PDF ) provides tips and advice on how to navigate the U.S. job internship search process and helpful Northwestern resources. This guide is a joint collaboration between Northwestern Career Advancement, Engineering Career Development, Medill Career Services, School of Communication – EPICS, Chicago Field Studies, and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS).

Daybook is the leading job search resource for political, policy, nonprofit and remote jobs. To access Daybook, login to Handshake . Navigate to Northwestern Career Center. From there, click on Resources>Northwestern Student Resources.

Idealist is the world's best place to find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations working to change the world since 1995.

InitialView allows students to apply to jobs in China.

GoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad.

Fellowship Finder is a tool to browse fellowships that are commonly awarded to Northwestern students.

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Your résumé is an overview of your education, experiences, and skills and is used to market your strengths to potential employers. Before writing a résumé, identify what skills employers value by reviewing job descriptions of careers that interest you.

Setting up your document

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  • Font Size: 10–12 point for body of résumé—use the same size throughout; 14–24 point for your name
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  • Spacing: Single-spaced lines are acceptable, but use double-spaced lines between sections and experiences
  • Alignment: Use left alignment; don’t justify the text
  • Format: Use bolding and italics for emphasis and to help the reader quickly scan your résumé
  • Bullet Points: Aim for 2–5 bullets per experience
  • Numbers: Use numerals for numbers (6 instead of six; 30% instead of thirty percent) to make them stand out 
  • Order: In each section, list information in reverse chronological order (put your most recent experience first)
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Building better bullets

Writing a bullet point goes beyond simply stating what you did; it requires highlighting a specific skill and how you used it. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Make a list of each experience you’ve had, whether a volunteer position, full-time job, internship, or role in a student organization.
  • Picture what you did on a typical day during a busy week. Select three to five words from the action verbs list to convey the skills you used that day.
  • For each verb, ask yourself what you did and how you did it.
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  • Whenever possible, use numbers to describe the scope of your work.

Put these steps into practice using this formula:

ACTION VERB   (skill) +   TASK   (what) +   PURPOSE or RESULT   (why or impact)

Here’s an example of how a student described his work as a server at the Main Street Café:

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  • Trained 15 new hires in restaurant policies, customer service skills, and problem-solving techniques to ensure superior customer service.
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What is a Letter of Intent? How to Write One for a Job [+ Examples]

Stephanie Trovato

Published: March 14, 2024

Standard job applications have a standard set of practices. You turn in a resume and cover letter, and then, if selected, you move through a few rounds of interviews and get the job.

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However, not all potential job opportunities start with an application. In fact, many begin with initiative from a job seeker.

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Those job seekers will send in a letter of intent rather than a  cover letter . In this article, we’ll take a look at what a letter of intent is and highlight some strategies for writing the best LOI you can. We’ve even included a template to help you get started. 

Here’s what you’ll find:

What is a letter of intent?

Letter of intent vs. cover letter, letter of intent vs. letter of interest, when to use a letter of intent.

How to Write a Letter of Intent for a Job

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A letter of intent is a less common way of expressing interest in a company. It targets reasons you’re looking for opportunities with a specific organization.

A letter of intent does include elements of a traditional cover letter, such as relevant experience and skills, but it’s used in slightly different contexts. LOIs emphasize alignment between a job seeker and an organization.

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There are a few key differences between a  cover letter  and a letter of intent, including:

Context. While a cover letter responds to a specific job listing, a letter of intent targets an organization more generally. It may or may not have a specific job opening at the time that the LOI is sent in.

Focus. A cover letter explains why an applicant is a  good fit for a specific role . An LOI, on the other hand, addresses an individual’s compatibility with an overall organization or more general role.

Initiative. A cover letter is a reactive document responding to a job opening. A letter of intent, however, demonstrates more initiative and provides information before an organization specifically requests it.

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Letter of intent and  letter of interest  are often used interchangeably. While there are a lot of similarities between the two documents, there are also a few key differences:

Level of intent. Letters of intent have a high level of intentionality, while letters of interest are more exploratory. A letter of intent proposes action, while letters of interest are for information gathering.

Commitment level. A letter of intent is a high-commitment way of expressing interest in a company, while a letter of interest is a lower commitment. An individual is more likely to send out multiple letters of interest. 

Action orientation. A letter of intent always ends with a call to action, while a letter of interest is more laid-back and may not request anything specific from the recipient.

While both letters demonstrate initiative and are closely tailored to the company, they do serve slightly different purposes.

There are lots of scenarios where a job seeker may want to send out a letter of intent. Here are a few examples: 

You have a high level of interest in a specific company, but there’s not an open role.

You are interested in networking with a company in a committed way.

You want to reach out with a formal follow-up after a networking event.

You’re applying to a highly competitive field.

You’re aware of a potential job opportunity with an organization that hasn’t been published yet.

Additionally, students or job seekers switching industries may use letters of intent to apply to educational opportunities like internships and apprenticeships — though those may also be called  cover letters . 

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How to Write a Letter of Intent

There are plenty of ways to approach writing a letter of intent for a job. Here’s a step-by-step process for writing your LOI draft:

1. Provide your contact information.  

At the top of your LOI, you’ll want to provide contact information so your recipient can contact you about future opportunities. This can include your phone number, email, and address.

2. Use an appropriate greeting.

For some opportunities, a formal greeting is appropriate. In other situations, a more informal approach may be ideal. If possible, address the specific recipient. 

3. Provide an introduction.  

In the intro paragraphs, you’ll want to tap into three specifics:

Who you are.

Why you’re reaching out.

How you got this company’s information.

Feel free to vary the order of this information. Your LOI intro may be formal or more playful, depending on who you are and the organization you’re submitting to.

4. Dive into your strengths and company alignment.  

An LOI is created to clearly convey why you’re a good fit for the organization. In the body paragraphs of your letter, you’ll want to explain:

  • Your strengths.
  • What you do.
  • How those things would fit with the organization.

5. Guide the conversation into the future.  

All LOIs end with a call to action, which is one of the things that differentiates it from a letter of interest or a cover letter. Map out potential next steps so it’s easy for the reader to take action. It could include:

A request to schedule a meeting.

Making a specific pitch.

Encouraging the recipient to send a follow-up email.

6. Write a thoughtful conclusion .

Conclude your LOI by reiterating your interest in the company. Make sure to thank the recipient for their time, too — there wasn’t a job opening request, so they took time out of their day to read your letter.

If you’re sending your LOI because of an internal referral, be sure to reference them within the letter. 

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Let’s go through a few different samples of LOIs and highlight what each does well. Refer to these samples as you draft your own letter of intent for guidance on incorporating the elements of an LOI seamlessly.

Internal Connection

Dear Mr. Waterhouse, My name is Jennifer Orlando, and I am an accomplished sommelier with a decade of experience. I recently enjoyed a glass at your wine bar, and I would love to chat with you more if you’re hiring soon. My colleague, Jackson Marymount, has worked at Italiano Wine Bar for several years and highly recommends working with your organization. I have a wine service background and a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 certification. I’m passionate about Italian wines — Nebbiolos are my favorite! Jackson says you’re a fan, as well. My passion for Italian wines, combined with my experience, make me a great candidate for Italiano Wine Bar if you’re ever in need of an extra hand. I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter today, and if you’d like to chat further, please email me, and we can schedule a time to sit down together. Thank you again for your time. Warm regards, Jennifer

In this letter of intent, Jennifer leverages an internal connection. This is a great way to earn a few extra points when explaining how you know about the business. Beyond that, Jennifer’s experiences align well with the work that the wine bar does.

What I like:  This letter of intent does a great job of personalization, weaving through the internal connection perfectly in a few different spots. A referral is a powerful aid to incorporate into an LOI, and Jennifer did a great job dropping hints of her connection.

Making a Pitch

Dear Elise, My name is Mark Morgan, and I’m a freelance graphic designer with a passion for bold marketing materials. I found your marketing company while on LinkedIn the other day, and I would love to collaborate with you in the future. As I read up on your company, I discovered a lot of similarities between my work and your organization. I, too, advocate for bright and forward advertising, and creating smart and attractive ads is my specialty. While I noticed you don’t have any posted project needs at this time, I was browsing your offerings and saw an opportunity to bolster your products. Your “Full-Stack Ad Copywriting” package covers strategy and copy, but it doesn’t offer graphic design. I’d love to bring my skills to the table to supplement your product. If you’d like to chat further, please shoot me an email, and we’ll set up a time to discuss potential collaboration. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my letter. Take care, Mark

What I like:  In this letter, Mark is making a pitch. He still covers the bases of a great LOI — discussing his strengths and alignment with the brand. But instead of just calling for a meeting, he makes a pitch that is specific to the organization. This provides value to the recipient and makes Mark look like a strong collaborator. 

Mark could benefit from HubSpot’s CMS Hub to manage his pitches. Lead generation and content creation are important parts of freelancing, and Mark needs to stay organized in order to do it well. Learn more about  HubSpot’s CMS Hub here .

Diving Into Alignment

Dear Michael, My name is Jordan, and I’m a non-profit manager. I’m reaching out today because I discovered your organization through one of my colleagues. I’d love to see if you’re in need of any managerial services. My values are in close alignment with the values of Trees 4 Life Canada. I’m dedicated to service and passionately believe saving the trees is one of the best ways we can save the world. I studied agriculture in college and have since dedicated my professional life to collaboration with tree nonprofits. If you’re seeking a manager in the near future, I’d love to be considered for the role. With my experience and alignment with your values, I’d surely be a great fit. Please feel free to send me an email at jordanlovestrees@example.com. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jordan

Letters of intent are standard documents, so you don’t need to worry about reinventing the wheel each time you send one. Use this template as a resource to ensure your letter includes all the important parts.

[Your name]

[Your contact information]

[Recipient’s Name]

[Recipient’s contact information]

Dear  [Recipient or To Whom It May Concern] ,

My name is  [Your Name] ,  [title/relevant information about yourself] , and I heard about your organization through  [how you know the organization] . I’m reaching out to connect. I would love to chat if your team plans on expanding.

I have skills in  [skills]  that I believe would be a great fit for your organization. Your values of  [company values]  are in close alignment with my strengths, and I believe I could make a great contribution.

I believe that my  [abilities/skills/interests]  would benefit your company, and I’d love to talk more about any potential opportunities that arise with  [name of organization] . If interested, please reach out by  [phone/email]  to schedule a time to meet with me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and I hope to talk with you further in the future.

Of course, you’ll want to edit the template for tone and specifics related to yourself and the organization you’re contacting. 

Finding Success With a Great Letter of Intent

Sending a letter of intent can be vulnerable, but it’s a great way to make new connections and set yourself up for employment success.

Refer to these strategies, samples, and templates to make sure your LOI is going to be the most effective letter possible. Emphasize your alignment with the organization, and you’re sure to see success!

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I have worked extensively with different people from different communities and financial backgrounds to understand the common goals needed to help people achieve their financial goals and satisfy their financial necessities. I have communicated and developed excellent interpersonal skills with various professionals in the financial and engineering fields and understand how to be successful in a team or organization that works to achieve goals.

By growing successful relationships with clients to build trust and security, financial freedom and security can be achieved by everyone. This can be achieved by analyzing financial statements to support expense control, accurate reporting, and effective investment management. By using my skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals, client's goals can be turned into achievements. Furthermore, helping create paths for people towards financial success can start with the great expertise of companies like Northwestern Mutual. I would like to fill this position at Northwestern Mutual because Northwestern Mutual has a great reputation of genuinely caring for clients and their goals. My personal goals and the company goals of Northwestern Mutual coincide with each other, helping clients successfully take control of their financial futures and turn their goals into achievements.

Once again, I appreciate your time and consideration for this position. For further questions, concerns, or interview scheduling, I can be reached at:

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