1. Types of Letter
1. Formal Letters
Written to a business, to college
or any professional that are not considered friends or family. And complete
part of letters.
2. Informal Letters
A letter you would write to a
friend or family member. It does not need a format, but there is a standard.
2. Samples of Letter
1. Welcome Letter
The feeling of happiness and
gratitude to the recipient for becoming a member of an institution or group.
The employer writes a welcome letter to a newly hired employee. A student may
receive a welcome letter from a college that he passed. Store owners may also
send letters to their customers welcoming them to try their latest products and
promos.
2. Appreciation Letter
A written expression of gratitude.
It contains notes of appreciation for the kind deed of the recipient.
3. Apology Letter
A sorry letter, often with a
supporting explanation. Verbal apologis are usually more difficult that people
resort to letters instead. Such letters are a good way to reach out and extend
to the other party.
4. Collection Letter
A business reminder of outstanding
credits due, or overdue credits that must be paid immediately. It is a written
reminder of your obligation to settle necessary payments.
5. Invoice Letter
A written request for the invoice
number of a sales transaction.
6. Invitation Letter
A formal written request for the
presence of the recipient on an occasion. It may be informal gatherings like a
birthday or Christmas party. It can also be a business invitation to a meeting.
The important details of the occasion are included in the letter like the name
of host, date, time and venue.
7. Marketing Letter
Sells products to customers. These
are usually mass-produced and distributed to many. This is a good way to
disseminate information about new products being sold.
8. Rejection Letter
A certain requested has been
denied. A supporting explanation usually follows. As an example, a university
sends rejection letters to students who failed their entrance exams. The
student will not be allowed to enroll in their school.
9. Application Letter
A letter of application, also known
as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional
information on your skills and experience.
3. Parts of Formal Letter
1. Sent Date
Ex. : 11th February, 2008 or
February 11th 2008
2. Sender Addres
Ex :
DEFRION
Jl. Pemuda No. 30 A, Padang
081166 0000
E-mail : your_email@yahoo.com
3. Recipient Addres
Ex:
Manager Personalia
Tri Media, CV
Jl. H. Agis Salim No. 26 Padang
Telp./Fax. 0751 700000
E-mail : personalia@trimedia.com
Website : TriMedia.com
4. The Greeting or Salutation
Ex : Dear Sir, or Dear Mr. Defrion,
5. Paragraph
Ex :
I am writing to apply for the
programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing
a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this
listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience
and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The
key strengths that I possess for success in this position.
I have successfully designed,
developed, and supported live use applications.
I strive for continued excellence.
I provide exceptional contributions
to customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in Computer
Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software
development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new
technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional
information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email
at dion@gmail.com or my cell phone, 081166 0000.
Thank you for your time and
consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment
opportunity.
6. Sender Signature
The signature is the last part of
the letter. You should sign your first and last names. The signature line may
include a second line for a title, if appropriate. The signature should start
directly above the first letter of the signature line in the space between the
close and the signature line. Use blue or black ink.
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