The document discusses various types of correspondence including social, bank, official, job applications, and CVs. Social correspondence includes invitation letters, thank you letters, letters of congratulation, condolence, and consolation. Bank correspondence relates to account opening/closing, deposits, loans, and services. Official correspondence is formal and includes memorandums and letters. Job application letters accompany resumes when applying for jobs. CVs outline a person's education and professional history for job applications. The key points around each type of correspondence are highlighted.
6. Cont……
Correspondence is
the most important
form of external
Communication
The contents of a
business letter may
vary according to the
nature of the message or information.
8. SOCIAL
CORRESPONDENCE
Social correspondence is a correspondence
which includes allvarieties of personal
writings
This correspondence is casule in nature.
12. ACCEPTANCE
Mr. and Mrs. -------------------
accept with pleasure
Mr. and Mrs. -----------------------------
kind invitation to dinner
on ------------------the---------
at ------------------------
REGRET
Mr. and Mrs.---------------
regret that previous arrangement
prevents their accepting
Mr. and Mrs. -------------------------
kind invitation to dinner
on -----------------------------------------
13. RECALL
Dr. and Mrs. --------------------------
regret that, owing to the
sudden illness of their son, they
are obliged to recall their invitation
for ------------------------------------
14. THANK-YOU LETTER
such letters is for
expressing one’s
gratitude to others
for having got their
gifts, help or other
favors.
15. Dear,---------------------
--------- and I want to thank you for the beautiful salad
bowl set. We’re looking forward to getting lots of
use out of your thoughtful and practical wedding
gift.
We’re having fun getting organized in our little
apartment. Soon we’ll be ready for company, and
we’ll be giving you a call. After all the times you’ve
had us over for dinner, we’ll get to play host for a
change.
Fondly,
17. My dear,------------
I’ve learnt that you’ve just graduated
from college. Congratulations upon having
received your ------------------
From ------------. I know this has meant years of
study and hard work on your part, and it’s an
achievement you can well be proud of.
I hope that your graduation will not end your
studies, but will rather be the beginning of a new
and broader culture. I believe that the
knowledge you’ve acquired will enable you to be
successful in whatever calling in life you may
enter.
19. Dear-----------
Today I heard you had lost your----------. I
know the suddenness of it must have been a
dreadful shock; and I just can’t tell you how
sorry I am. Having been so recently through the
same sad experience, I know only too well what
it means.
I wish there were something I could do or say to
soften your grief. But only time can do that,-------
-- and it will, as surely as it did for me.
With deepest sympathy to you and all your
family.
Affectionately
20. . LETTERS OF CONSOLATION
consolation is written for the purpose of
consoling one’s relatives and friends, when
they suffer misfortunes
e.g., illnesses, injuries, or some other
calamities.
21. Dear----------
It is with great sorrow that I hear of your
illness. I should like to know how you are
getting on now.
Although I’m not a doctor, I’m taking the
liberty of sending you a prescription: Don’t
worry about your studies. Take things easy.
I sincerely hope you’ll soon be yourself
again. If I can be of any service to you,
remember that to aid you is ever the sincere
Your loving friend
23. TYPES OF BANKING CORRESPONDENCE:
1. It relates to opening,
closing and transfer of
accounts of customers.
2. It relates to operations
in accounts of
customers – deposit,
collection and payment
of cheques, drafts, bills
etc.
24. CONT…..
3. It relates to Loans and
Advances
4. It relates to subsidiary
or ancillary services like
lockers, agency services.
25. FORMAT
To
----------------------------------------[bank name]
----------------------------------------[address]
Sir
I wish to invest a sum of---------------------------------------- in
fixed deposit of your bank at the branch of
-----------------------------------road ---------------------------- for the
period of --------------------years . I shall be highly indebted
to you if you very kindly write to me the rate of interest
perinent thereto.
Furthermore I wish to know that if such deposits are made
occasionally for a period of one year what rate of interest
is admissible in these deposit please send me all rules
governing such transaction at earliest possible
convenience .
I am sure you will deal with the issue expeditiously.
27. DO’S AND DON’TS
Always address your cover letter
to a specific company or person.
Include all your personal
information
Be creative
Be formal
29. MEMORANDUM
• A memorandum is used within an
organization to convey official information,
• Do not use memorandum letterhead to write
personal letters
31. LETTERS
letters
are those official correspondence
we usually send to the outside
organization.
Personal letters
business letters
32. JOB APPLICATION
It is a written request
for employment
typically on a specific
form provided by the
potential employer
33. DOS AND DONTS
• A Job Application Letter
should always accompany
the resume
• It should always be typed
with standard fonts and colors
• It should have the applicants name,
address and contact details clearly
mentioned
34. No flowery language
needs to be used in
the letter
A Job Application
Letter should always
have a subject
35. SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION LETTER
_____________ (Name and address of the applicant)
_____________ (Date)
Subject: Application for the post of ______________ (post applied
for)
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is in response to your advertisement in ___________ (medium
of advertisement) dated _________ for the post of _________
(post advertised).
I am ____________ (details of highest qualification) and have
______ (number of years of experience) in companies of repute
such as ______________ (names of companies). Currently I am
working with ____________ (name of organization currently
employed with) as ______________ (designation) since _______
(date since when working with this organization). My job profile
entails _____________ (details of current job profile).
36. I also have _____________ (details of any additional
qualifications, if any). I am a hard working, sincere and
dedicated worker. By working in companies of such repute I
have learnt certain values such as integrity and respect for
people and swear by them now. I assure you that if I am
selected by your organization I will give it my best and promise
you a result-oriented tenure.
My Resume has been enclosed for your kind perusal.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Best regards,
(Name of the applicant)
Encl: As above
37. CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Cv An Outline Of A Person's
Educational And Professional
History, Usually Prepared For Job
Applications
38. DO’S AND DON’TS
•Try to keep your
CV to one or two
sides of A4 paper
•use bold type or
bullet points to
highlight key points
•Do not go into too
much detail
39. STRUCTURE OF CV
1. Personal Details
2. Education And Qualification
3. Employment History
4. Any Other Skills
5. Intrests