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Does a title need to be put up on the top of the letter. And if so, what should the title be?

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The title should be in relation to what you're talking about in your email. For example, if you were wanting to get a internship at a museum, put, "Internship: Museum curator."

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Is there a need to put the title of the person when sending an email?

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It is your choice. Usually it's preferred to put a title as it is more professional.

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What happens if I do not know whether a man or woman will receive my message?

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When you don't know who you are addressing, address your email, "Dear Sir or Madam."

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What should I do if I don't have any experience when writing an email asking for an internship?

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Sell yourself as best you can. Talk about your achievements at school and how your studies have prepared you to be a good employee. If you have good grades, definitely mention that, plus any extracurricular activities you participate in. Close by stating how you hope the internship can help you gain experience in the field in which you hope to work.

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Should the contact's name be specified? What if there is no contact as such?

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Do include the contact's name if you have one. If you do not, include the means by which you became aware of the company, and simply use "Dear Sir or Madam" or "To Whom it May Concern" at the beginning of your letter.

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Can I go to the company to follow up for an internship?

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It's not a good idea to go to their office or attempt to physically meet them unless they have invited you over. However, you can send a followup email or a phone call regarding the internship if you've not heard back in a couple of weeks.

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What if I'm sending an email to a company that has only given the hiring board's email, as in the email isn't going to a "Mrs. Jones" or "Mr. Smith"? How do I start that email?

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I would just go with a more generic but still formal email opening here, such as "Good afternoon" or "Good evening."

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