How to write a Letter of Inquiry.
1. It is important for you to write such a letter in a courteous manner. Why? It is mainly because you are asking a reader to impose some time and resources, in order to give an answer to your inquiry.
2. Can you find the related information easily? If yes, then don’t bother the concerned person by writing an inquiry letter. If internet search work can give you the required information, then there is no need to write this type of an inquiry letter.
3. Adequately, explain the things that you want to inquire about but this does not mean that you will exaggerate each and every point. Write such a letter to the point, without wasting the time of a reader.
4. Give proper time to the reader, to revert back to your letter. Don’t be in a hurry because this may not serve your actual purpose of writing an inquiry letter. You should at least give the time of one week to the reader, to respond to your letter.
5. Do you want to keep the information confidential? If yes, then do mention it in your inquiry letter.
6. How can you make things easy for the third party to respond to your request? It can be done by mentioning in the letter, that you will make the payment related to the mailing cost or photocopies if required. In order to make things easy for a reader, you can also provide questionnaires or related documents.
7. Write your contact details carefully, so that the reader can find it easy to get in touch with you. In contact details, you can add your address, phone number, email address etc.
8. Once you receive the response to your inquiry, it is advisable for you to send a quick thank you note.