People looking for work often wait for an opening to apply.  But what about, instead of waiting for employers to seek you out, you go ahead and look for them?  This is the whole purpose of an enquiry letter.

 

Writing enquiry letters has the advantage of being focused, meaning that most people will only enquire into positions that really interest them.  Therefore, enquiry letters often have that additional touch that makes them stand out.  Indeed, it's easy to stand out because employers that do not have openings or have them but do not advertise them, receive very few applications, if any.

 

And what about this: the employer didn't think he or she had an opening until he or she read your letter...