Is it same as cover letter? If not, what are the differences and similarities?
Re: Letter of Inquiry
As per my knowledge they are two different things but written together. inquiry is finding out about the job and cover is summarizing your skills/experiences which you have written in detail in your resume/cv. therefore rather than writing a cover letter on a separate page and inquiry on a separate page you do it together. see this example
**"Dear Mr. Hill,
I am writing to inquire about a reporter position with the Milwaukee Journal. I will be graduating in May with a BA in English and have become interested in reporting from previous work experience and through contacts with professionals in the field.
As you can see from my resume, I have been actively involved in writing for various college publications as a feature writer, editor, and production assistant on a voluntary basis. I also worked as an intern with The Ripon Commonwealth covering local and campus events. These experiences have given me professional and practical experience in the field of journalism and would allow me to make an immediate contribution to your staff.
With the hope that a mutual interest develops, I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you and discuss my qualifications as they relate to your department's needs. I will call you in a few days to see if we can arrange a meeting. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely"**