BUSINESS WRITING

-NR.Sari, M.Comm 2011-

The Purpose of Business Letter

Main Purpose To inform To persuade To deal with

(1)

The Purpose of Business Letter (2)

Specific Purpose - To clarify - To apologize - To invite - To confirm

Type of Business Letter (1) Internal

Memo pigeon hole, email Recommendation Letter Sympathy letter

Type of Business Letter (2)

External Letter :
Invitation Letter Application letter Offering Letter Confirmation Letter Guarantee Letter Recommendation Letter Thanking letter Sympathy letter

To whom you write

A nalyze U nderstand D emographics I nterest E nvironment N eeds C ustomize E xpectations : who receive your message : your audience s knowledge : age, edu background, sex : what attract their interest : relations, conditions : what kind of information needed : how can you touch your audience : what they expect

Business Letter Format

Opening : greetings Main information : based on purpose Closing : follow up, thanking Contact Persons : hp number, email

Application letter
To introduce you to the employer. Will determine whether the employer will continue to read on and read your resume

Your name Your address Tel: Email Today's date Mr./ Mrs. full name Position Company name Address Dear Mr./ Mrs. full name Purpose Your resume (experiences, skills, motivation) * how you benefit the company Availability for interview Follow up, contact detail Thanking Sincerely, Your name Your contact phone number Your email

Additional: cover letter

Your name Your address Tel: Email Today's date Mr./ Mrs. full name Company name Street address Suburb, State Zip code Dear Mr./ Mrs. full name I am writing to inquire about possible technical opportunities within your company. Attached is my resume for your review. I am a quick learner, team player, organized, and have excellent people skills. I look forward to meet with you to discuss how I could contribute to your Company. Please contact me at your convenience to schedule a meeting. Sincerely, Your name Your contact phone number Your email

Your assignment
Find any job recruitment offer (in the past, present, future) (Attached in your paper) Create an application letter and your resume Individual paper Submitted on 19 may 2011 Good luck