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Writing A Business Letter
Writing A Business Letter
BUSINESS
LETTER
Cambridge International
College
Cambridge International
College
OAn accredited British
Cambridge International
College
ONo person can hope
to succeed in
business without
being able to write
GOOD business
letters.
Business Letters
Examined
OA good business letter
grammar
O Be correctly
punctuated
OBe correctly spelt and
used
(2) Brief
OThe purpose of a
Sample
O I have the honour to apply
(3) Persuasive
OBy persuasive, the
letter should be
planned and designed
to that it achieves its
objective or goal.
Business Letters
Examined
OBy persuasive, the
letter should be
planned and designed
to that it achieves its
objective or goal.
SAMPLE
BUSINESS
LETTER
Cambridge International
College
TRY THIS!
Cambridge International
College
Letter of
Application
COVER LETTER
Format
O Return Address
Format
O Dear _________:
O Opening paragraph
O Middle paragraph(s)
O Closing paragraph
O Complimentary Close
O Signature
Structure
Opening Paragraph (Introduction)
Clearly state why you are writing
Name the position or type of work
youre exploring
Explain how you heard about the job
vacancy
Structure
Middle Paragraph (Body)
Explain why you are interested in this
employer and your reasons for
desiring this type of work.
State relevant school or work
experience, be sure to point it out with
one or two key examples.
Structure
Middle Paragraph (Body)
Emphasize skills or abilities that relate to
the job.
Closing
Reiterate your interest in the position, and
your enthusiasm for using your skills to
contribute to the work of the organization.
Provide contact information.
Structure
Closing (Conclusion)
Thank the reader for his/her
consideration of your application.
End by stating that you look forward
to the opportunity to further discuss
the position.
Tips in Writing a
Cover Letter
OAddress your letters to a
specific person.
OTailor your letters to specific
situations or organizations by
doing research before writing
your letters.
http://www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/students/materials/resumes_and_cover_let
ters.pdf
Tips in Writing a
Cover Letter
OKeep letters concise and
Tips in Writing a
Cover Letter
OPut yourself in the readers
Tips in Writing a
Cover Letter
OReference skills or experiences