This letter is sent to an employer or employment agency, seeking consideration for possible employment opportunities, i.e. positions which are not currently advertised or which do not currently exist.
It is vital to incorporate the speculative approach for the following reasons.
A high percentage of jobs are filled in the unadvertised job market
Many employers rely on keen students who write to them, of their own initiative, to fill vacancies
An employer may be impressed with your initiative, experience, and excellent presentation and make efforts to create a position and accommodate your request
An unexpected job vacancy may arise and your application is already in
the employer’s hands