Job Interview Request Letter (Free Samples)
Use these sample job interview request letters as templates for your formal request letter.
Sample 1 - Job Interview Request Letter
Name of Applicant
Address of Applicant
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Name of Hiring Manager or Employer
Name of Museum
Address of Museum
City, State, Zip Code
RE: Requesting a job interview for the position of Curator
Dear Name of Employer:
This letter is to request an interview for the position of curator of the Museum of Modern Art in City. I came to know that the position was open from your advertisement on the Museum’s website.
I believe that my education and experience in the field of fine arts makes me suitable to become part of your esteemed staff at the museum.
I graduated with honors from Name of University in DATE and received my Ph.D. in Art History from the same university on DATE.
I spent the next two years studying modern and classical art in several top museums in Europe including the Prado in Spain, the Louvre in Paris and the Tate Gallery in the UK.
The last six months of my time in England, I was the curator of a small modern art gallery, Name of Gallery, in London.
I have learned the responsibilities of the curator of a modern art collection, including delivering a coherent, financially viable and sustainable program for the museum, and I have directed three assistant curators.
I have conducted curatorial research and implemented several different exhibitions as well as contributing articles to the scholarly publication, Name of Publication.
I admire the strong support given to the Name of Museum by the local government and citizens, and would like to be a part of your forward-looking team.
During my vacations while an undergraduate, I supported this city’s public art program and helped recruited sculptures from internationally known artists throughout the world.
I would like to request an interview for the position of Curator at a time that is convenient for you. I can be reached at Phone Number or at Email Address, and will call you in 10 days to arrange an appointment.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Sincerely,
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name of Applicant
List of Enclosures: resume
Name of Applicant
Address of Applicant
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Name of Hiring Manager or Employer
Name of Museum
Address of Museum
City, State, Zip Code
RE: Requesting a job interview for the position of Curator
Dear Name of Employer:
This letter is to request an interview for the position of curator of the Museum of Modern Art in City. I came to know that the position was open from your advertisement on the Museum’s website.
I believe that my education and experience in the field of fine arts makes me suitable to become part of your esteemed staff at the museum.
I graduated with honors from Name of University in DATE and received my Ph.D. in Art History from the same university on DATE.
I spent the next two years studying modern and classical art in several top museums in Europe including the Prado in Spain, the Louvre in Paris and the Tate Gallery in the UK.
The last six months of my time in England, I was the curator of a small modern art gallery, Name of Gallery, in London.
I have learned the responsibilities of the curator of a modern art collection, including delivering a coherent, financially viable and sustainable program for the museum, and I have directed three assistant curators.
I have conducted curatorial research and implemented several different exhibitions as well as contributing articles to the scholarly publication, Name of Publication.
I admire the strong support given to the Name of Museum by the local government and citizens, and would like to be a part of your forward-looking team.
During my vacations while an undergraduate, I supported this city’s public art program and helped recruited sculptures from internationally known artists throughout the world.
I would like to request an interview for the position of Curator at a time that is convenient for you. I can be reached at Phone Number or at Email Address, and will call you in 10 days to arrange an appointment.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Sincerely,
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name of Applicant
List of Enclosures: resume
Sample 2 - Job Interview Request Letter
Applicant’s Name
Applicant’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Name or Human Resource Person or Principal
School’s Name
Title
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Re: Requesting an interview for the post of art teacher
Dear Name of Person:
The librarian in your school, NAME, informed me that there is an opening for an art teacher in your institution. She suggested that I apply because she knows I have a love of both fine arts and teaching.
I am a qualified art teacher in STATE, and have taught for 10 years in NAME of SCHOOL. I took one year off to spend in Paris furthering my own craft and studying art history in other cities in Europe. Since my return, I plan to relocate to this city and would like a job in your school.
I believe my knowledge and expertise qualify me for the job, and I look forward to educating children in the practice and history of fine art. My enclosed resume will provide more details about my qualifications.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at 555-123-4567 or at [email protected]. If I don’t hear from you by the first of MONTH, I will call your office. I am confident that I would be an asset to your school and look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Applicant’s Signature
Applicant’s Name Printed
List of Enclosures
By Andre Bradley
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Applicant’s Name
Applicant’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Name or Human Resource Person or Principal
School’s Name
Title
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Re: Requesting an interview for the post of art teacher
Dear Name of Person:
The librarian in your school, NAME, informed me that there is an opening for an art teacher in your institution. She suggested that I apply because she knows I have a love of both fine arts and teaching.
I am a qualified art teacher in STATE, and have taught for 10 years in NAME of SCHOOL. I took one year off to spend in Paris furthering my own craft and studying art history in other cities in Europe. Since my return, I plan to relocate to this city and would like a job in your school.
I believe my knowledge and expertise qualify me for the job, and I look forward to educating children in the practice and history of fine art. My enclosed resume will provide more details about my qualifications.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at 555-123-4567 or at [email protected]. If I don’t hear from you by the first of MONTH, I will call your office. I am confident that I would be an asset to your school and look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Applicant’s Signature
Applicant’s Name Printed
List of Enclosures
By Andre Bradley
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