在許多情況下，求職者非常希望能夠加入一個他夢寐以求的地方開始工作，然而在目前來說那個公司還沒有公開招聘的舉動或職位。在這樣的情況下，您可以發一封沒有特定職位的試探性求職信給想要應聘的公司，把自己的情況告訴對方，同時詢問對方是否有適合的職位提供。
試探性的求職信是一種比較積極主動的應聘方式，這類看似希望渺茫的信經常能出人意料的取得成功，因為這種申請求職的方法表現出了申請人本身的能力、勇氣和對所應聘公司的強烈興趣。
試探性求職申請信應該簡潔，講清楚你對該公司感興趣的原因，寫明你具備的資格以及你認為會引起該公司注意的任何品德。郵寄申請信時，要把個人簡歷也一起寄去。你還需要知道公司里人事經理或部門經理的名字，把直接信寄給他會更有效一些。
請參見范例：
P.O Box 168
Michael Fang
Shanghai
200120
HR Manager
Shanghai Royal Business Company
Rm. 2034, AAA Centre
4 March 2004
Dear Sir,
I am writing to inquire about possible job openings in the financial department of your company.
I am 32 years old and a graduate of Fudan University. I have worked for 5 years in a world-leading accountancy firm. I have abundant experience in auditing, accounting and financial analysis. I’m confident that I can deal even with the most challenging tasks in financial management.
I have been interested in your company for a very long time. I think it’s your active company culture, the outstanding management and the perfect staff -training system that attracts me most. I would like to become a member of your team and contribute to the success and progress of your company.
I am a person with a high sense of responsibility and team spirit. I am a good team worker and I work very well on my own, even under pressure. I do not mind working long hours. Enclosed find my resume together with a recent photo. For further reference, please contact Mr. Harry Smith, who was my former boss. I am happy to introduce myself in person and come for an interview. In the meantime, I will be waiting for your good news.
Sincerely,
Michael Fang