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Letter writing

// January 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Buisiness Writing

Why letter writing?

letter writing

In the age of the Internet and instantaneous communication, why would anyone write a letter? Why not e-mail an inquiry or tax a response? Why not leave phone orders on a voice recognition system?

The answer is not simple. The answer involves accountability and documentation. It involves the idea of getting things done right, not just getting things done fast. It involves the advantage of communicating with a specific person and developing business relationships. It involves the unavoidable truth that the latest communications technology is not equivalent to communications know-how. (more…)

Grammar rules for cover letter writing

// January 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Buisiness Writing

As mentioned earlier, your cover letter must be completely free of errors in grammar and spelling. That’s because it is the reader’s first impression of who you are, what you can do, and your level of professionalism. Always use clear, concise language and avoid repeating words. Avoid beginning more than one sentence with the same word, and try to use business terms that might actually he used by the employer. Remember that you’re trying to portray yourself as being a match for the new position, rather than simply showing that you were well qualified for your previous jobs.

When listing a state as part of your return address, use the appropriate postal code rather than the entire state name; for example, use IN for Indiana,

Keep your sentences short and to the point. It’s hard to digest run-on or rambling sentences with little or no punctuation. Use one sentence for each key thought, and then simply begin another sentence with a related thought. The letter must be light and easy to read, yet still have impact and present important information to the reader Again, nuke sure to proofread all your writing carefully before mailing. Have others read it, too. If you find yourself rushing to get something in the mail, take a moment to slow down and make sure you arc sending out high-quality information. Your career is in your hands!

Cover letter

// January 22nd, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Buisiness Writing

Cover letter

cover letter writing

Your cover letter can follow any of the general formats, but most important, it must always include the following elements:

1. Cover letter. Who you are: Your name, address, telephone number with area code, and E-mail address, if available.

2. Cover letter. Why you’re sending the employer the cover letter. State clearly your intention in sending the letter and the actual title of the job you’re seeking (or the general type of work you’re looking for), such as Warehouse Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting or Bookkeeping, or Sales/Marketing). Use the advertisement or job description whenever possible to help write this portion. If that’s unavailable, use A more general approach, such as, “I am seeking a position in which 1 may better utilize my experience in …” (more…)