Formal Letters Informal Letters Formal letters follow fixed pattern of styles Informal letters have varied patterns of styles Formal letters are mostly used in working environments like offices Informal letters have very limited usage in working environments The language of the letter in formal letters is by and large impersonal or work related The language […]
What is a cover letter? A cover letter is a brief one page letter sent along with the resume to potential employers. The purpose of the cover letter is to present yourself to potential employers and to let them know what position you are interested in and why you’d be a good fit to the […]
[Your Street Address] [Your City, ST Zip Code] [Month Day, Year] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address of Company] [City, ST Zip Code of Company] Dear [Mr./Mrs./Ms. Recipient’s Last Name]: It is with great interest that I am applying for the position of [Title]. When I read the job description of your ad in […]
[Your Street Address] [Your City, ST Zip Code] [Month Day, Year] Dear [Recipient Name], I know [Name of deceased] [how you know the deceased]. I was dismayed to hear of [his/her] passing and am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. [Name of Deceased] was [Positive attribute]. [Example of how deceased […]
[Month Day, Year] Customer Service [Company Name] [Street Address of Company] [City, ST Zip Code of Company] Dear Sir or Madam: I have recently ordered [Name of Product] from your [website/catalog/magazine/toll-free number…] on [Month Day, Year]. [Issue/Complaint about the product]. My order number is [order #] To resolve the problem, I would like you to […]
12th March 2012 Percy Jackson Regional Manager Dave Couriers Inc. Plymouth, 60 Paraite Road +64 6 755 1120 Matt Nicklson Branch Head Columbia Multimedia Rotorua, Sala Street +64 7 850 2011 Dear Matt Nicklson I take this opportunity to inform you that our firm ‘Dave Couriers Inc.’ has moved to a new location. Our New Address is : […]
Failing to personalize: Avoid saying, “Dear Sir or Madam” and take the initiative to find out the appropriate contact name. Starting off weak: Your opening paragraph should capture the reader’s attention. So, rather than simply saying, “I am applying for the receptionist position posted at AnytownPaper.com,” follow up with, “Your need for an experienced professional […]
[Your Street Address] [Your City, ST Zip Code] [Month Day, Year] [Letter Recipient OR Insititution Department] [Institution or Company] [Street Address of Company] [City, ST Zip Code of Company] Dear [Letter Recipient OR “Sir or Madam”]: I serve as a/the [Your Professional Title(s)] at [Institution Name]. I have known [Person’s Name] for [amount Of time], […]
[Your Street Address] [Your City, ST Zip Code] [Month Day, Year] [Debt Collector Name OR Debt Collection Company] [Street Address of Company] [City, ST Zip Code of Company] Dear Sir or Madam: With the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), I hereby request that you immediately cease and desist all communication with me, my […]