This document provides information on formatting business letters and personal letters. It discusses the different parts of a letter including the return address, dateline, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. It explains the differences between a personal-business letter and a business letter. A personal-business letter uses a home address as the return address while a business letter uses letterhead. It also describes the block style format for letters and includes examples of letters formatted with open and mixed punctuation. Special notations that can be included are typist initials, enclosure notations, attachment notations, and copy notations.
This document discusses the optional parts of a business letter, including:
- Addressee notation which appears above the inside address for restricted letters.
- Attention line which directs a letter to a specific department.
- Subject line which informs the recipient of the letter's topic.
- Reference initials/stenographic reference which identify the sender and typist.
- Enclosure notation which indicates extra materials included.
- Copy notation which lists anyone receiving copies of the letter.
The document provides examples and guidelines for writing effective subject lines and using the optional parts of a business letter.
1) Formal letters and emails are used for professional relationships or communicating with those in positions of authority, while informal letters are used for personal relationships.
2) Formal letter recipients include government officials, prospective employers, dignitaries, and academic officials, while informal letters are for friends, relatives, and coworkers of similar age or younger.
3) The first email example is informal as it uses contractions, an informal greeting and sign off, while the second email to a professor is formal with a polite greeting, no contractions, and a formal sign off.
Letter writing is an important means of communication, especially before modern technologies. There are two main types of letters - formal letters for official business and informal letters for personal communication with friends and family. Both formal and informal letters follow specific formats and include elements like the address, date, greeting, body, and closing. Proper letter writing etiquette is important to demonstrate courtesy and professionalism.
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It explains that a cover letter introduces your CV and highlights relevant skills and experience to answer why an employer should hire you. The summary includes the key elements of a cover letter such as a rigid structure with four paragraphs addressing why you are applying, matching qualifications to the job, your interest in the position, and requesting an interview. Finally, it notes a cover letter should be short at 200-250 words and accompany your CV when applying for a job.
This document provides guidance on creating effective CVs and cover letters. It discusses the purpose of different types of CVs and tailoring them based on work experience. Recruiters typically spend 6 seconds scanning each CV, focusing on names, titles, and keywords. The document recommends including an objective statement, relevant experience, key skills, and interests tailored to the specific role. Cover letters should introduce the applicant, demonstrate why they are suited for the role and interested in the employer.
The document provides information about job application letters, including what they are, their purpose, structure, and tips for writing an effective letter. It states that a job application letter, also known as a cover letter, accompanies a resume and provides additional details about a candidate's skills and experience for a specific job opening. The document outlines the typical sections of an application letter and includes headings, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. It also provides guidelines on formatting, length, font, and language to use as well as tips to highlight relevant qualifications and avoid common mistakes.
writing an effective resume and application letterrehandee
The document provides information about resumes and cover letters, including their purpose and key components. A resume is a concise summary of a person's education, skills, experience and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. The main purpose of a resume is to attract an employer's attention and impress them enough to warrant an interview. A cover letter is a letter sent with a resume to introduce oneself and explain why one is applying for a particular position. It highlights qualifications and accomplishments to encourage the employer to review the attached resume. Effective cover letters are typically 3-4 paragraphs, grab the reader's attention, emphasize how one's skills meet the employer's needs, and reference the enclosed resume.
This document provides information on formatting business letters and personal letters. It discusses the different parts of a letter including the return address, dateline, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. It explains the differences between a personal-business letter and a business letter. A personal-business letter uses a home address as the return address while a business letter uses letterhead. It also describes the block style format for letters and includes examples of letters formatted with open and mixed punctuation. Special notations that can be included are typist initials, enclosure notations, attachment notations, and copy notations.
This document discusses the optional parts of a business letter, including:
- Addressee notation which appears above the inside address for restricted letters.
- Attention line which directs a letter to a specific department.
- Subject line which informs the recipient of the letter's topic.
- Reference initials/stenographic reference which identify the sender and typist.
- Enclosure notation which indicates extra materials included.
- Copy notation which lists anyone receiving copies of the letter.
The document provides examples and guidelines for writing effective subject lines and using the optional parts of a business letter.
1) Formal letters and emails are used for professional relationships or communicating with those in positions of authority, while informal letters are used for personal relationships.
2) Formal letter recipients include government officials, prospective employers, dignitaries, and academic officials, while informal letters are for friends, relatives, and coworkers of similar age or younger.
3) The first email example is informal as it uses contractions, an informal greeting and sign off, while the second email to a professor is formal with a polite greeting, no contractions, and a formal sign off.
Letter writing is an important means of communication, especially before modern technologies. There are two main types of letters - formal letters for official business and informal letters for personal communication with friends and family. Both formal and informal letters follow specific formats and include elements like the address, date, greeting, body, and closing. Proper letter writing etiquette is important to demonstrate courtesy and professionalism.
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It explains that a cover letter introduces your CV and highlights relevant skills and experience to answer why an employer should hire you. The summary includes the key elements of a cover letter such as a rigid structure with four paragraphs addressing why you are applying, matching qualifications to the job, your interest in the position, and requesting an interview. Finally, it notes a cover letter should be short at 200-250 words and accompany your CV when applying for a job.
This document provides guidance on creating effective CVs and cover letters. It discusses the purpose of different types of CVs and tailoring them based on work experience. Recruiters typically spend 6 seconds scanning each CV, focusing on names, titles, and keywords. The document recommends including an objective statement, relevant experience, key skills, and interests tailored to the specific role. Cover letters should introduce the applicant, demonstrate why they are suited for the role and interested in the employer.
The document provides information about job application letters, including what they are, their purpose, structure, and tips for writing an effective letter. It states that a job application letter, also known as a cover letter, accompanies a resume and provides additional details about a candidate's skills and experience for a specific job opening. The document outlines the typical sections of an application letter and includes headings, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. It also provides guidelines on formatting, length, font, and language to use as well as tips to highlight relevant qualifications and avoid common mistakes.
writing an effective resume and application letterrehandee
The document provides information about resumes and cover letters, including their purpose and key components. A resume is a concise summary of a person's education, skills, experience and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. The main purpose of a resume is to attract an employer's attention and impress them enough to warrant an interview. A cover letter is a letter sent with a resume to introduce oneself and explain why one is applying for a particular position. It highlights qualifications and accomplishments to encourage the employer to review the attached resume. Effective cover letters are typically 3-4 paragraphs, grab the reader's attention, emphasize how one's skills meet the employer's needs, and reference the enclosed resume.
This document provides the syllabus for a business writing course. The course objectives are to communicate effectively in writing, write correctly and grammatically, and be professional in English for business. The syllabus outlines topics like sentence structure, pronouns, formal vs informal writing, persuasive writing, emails, cover letters, and plagiarism. Assignments include writing exercises, emails, cover letters, and a group project summarizing documents and creating sales proposals. The grading scheme is outlined, with exams, assignments, and class participation accounting for the final grade.
The document provides guidance on writing letters of application and cover letters. It discusses the two main parts of an application letter - the cover letter and resume. It provides examples of cover letters, both solicited in response to a job posting and unsolicited. The document also outlines the typical sections and information included in a resume, such as personal details, education, work experience, activities and references. Sample resumes are presented following the prescribed outline.
Here is a 90-word letter applying for the position:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of waiter/waitress advertised in yesterday's newspaper. I believe I would be well-suited for this role as I have two years of experience working in customer service. Furthermore, I am studying French at university and am fluent in both English and French.
I am hardworking, reliable and enjoy providing excellent customer service. I would welcome the opportunity to work in a restaurant environment where I could utilize my language skills and experience serving customers. Thank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you regarding this position.
Yours faithfully,
[Name]
The document describes the standard parts of a letter, including the heading, recipient's address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature line, and enclosures. It then provides details on what should be included in each part, such as the return address, date, and optional contact information in the heading. The body should contain the main message, introduction, details, and a call to action. The document also outlines the formats for writing a letter, such as block and modified block styles.
The document provides guidance on copyreading and headline writing. It discusses evaluating and correcting news stories, checking for factual, grammatical, typographical and structural errors. It also covers removing unnecessary words and phrases, constructing headlines using subject-verb-important word structure, and keeping headlines concise and simple. Verbal guidelines are given for tense, passive voice, quotations and references to VIPs.
Career planning presentation 120627053140-phpapp01Sumit Saxena
The document outlines the five steps of career planning: 1) self-assessment to understand interests, skills, and values; 2) exploring work options within and outside one's organization; 3) narrowing options to 3-5 choices aligned with self-assessment; 4) deciding on the best option by defining job requirements; and 5) setting a specific, measurable career goal. It also discusses different career paths like steady, linear, transitory, and spiral, as well as overcoming barriers to career goals like negative self-image, victim mentality, and lack of preparation for changes.
This letter discusses the standard parts and optional parts of a formal business letter, as well as different styles. A formal letter has 7 standard parts: heading, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature area. There are also 7 optional parts that may be included: attention line, subject line, enclosure notation, copy notation, file number, mailing notation, and postscript. The letter describes the placement and purpose of each part. It also explains that formal letters can be written in full block, block, or semi-block style, and with open or mixed punctuation.
This document outlines the key points of an application letter for a summer camp helper position. It includes sample paragraphs that could be used in the letter, addressing the opening, introduction of qualifications and experience, reasons for interest in the role, and conclusion. The document provides guidance on using formal language and structure appropriate for a job application letter. It evaluates example responses for each section to demonstrate what makes a strong, formally written response that clearly communicates the applicant's suitability for the role.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the general components of a resume, including contact information, objective statements, education, work experience, activities and honors. Key tips are to limit the resume to one page, use a basic font and formatting, and highlight relevant qualifications and achievements that relate to the desired position. Researching the employer and tailoring the resume to the specific job are also recommended.
Paper dissected glove_ global vectors for word representation_ explained _ ...Nikhil Jaiswal
This document summarizes and explains the GloVe model for generating word embeddings. GloVe aims to capture word meaning in vector space while taking advantage of global word co-occurrence counts. Unlike word2vec, GloVe learns embeddings based on a co-occurrence matrix rather than streaming sentences. It trains vectors so their differences predict co-occurrence ratios. The document outlines the key steps in building GloVe, including data preparation, defining the prediction task, deriving the GloVe equation, and comparisons to word2vec.
Writing an application letter and resumeErvin Ramos
The primary purpose of an application letter and resume is to get an interview. A resume is a personal advertisement that should focus on the employer's needs and highlight the applicant's abilities. Effective resumes are concise, well-constructed, and focus on making the applicant stand out as the perfect candidate. Common resume sections include headings, objectives, work experience, skills, education, and achievements. Cover letters should be addressed to a specific person, brief, grab attention, be personalized, use a positive tone, and be free of errors.
This document provides information on business letters, including their purpose, format, and tips for writing them effectively. Business letters are formal correspondence between businesses used for purposes like placing orders, inquiries, credit requests, and conveying goodwill. The standard format includes elements like the letterhead, date, inside address, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, and enclosures. Key aspects are to be concise, complete, considerate of the reader, clear, correct, and courteous in tone and content. Proper letter writing helps ensure persuasive, well-considered communication between businesses.
This document discusses various elements of page layouts for newspapers and magazines, including double page spreads, columns, grids, headlines, cutouts, pull quotes, and other design features like orientation, margins, baselines, and use of graphics. Key elements that define different layout types are described, such as datelines, page numbers, and use of color or white space for newspaper front covers, articles, and magazine spreads.
1. The document outlines tips for online interviews, including the differences between online and offline interviews and types of online interviews one may encounter.
2. It discusses best practices for online interviews, such as maintaining a neat appearance, speaking clearly, and answering yes or no questions directly.
3. Recommended reading and movies are provided to help candidates prepare for interviews.
The document discusses making an outline for an essay. It explains that an outline helps organize an essay and saves time when writing the rough draft. It provides an example outline structure using Roman numerals and capital letters. The process of making an outline involves starting with a thesis statement, then writing topic sentences for each body paragraph that support the thesis. Relevant supporting details and examples are listed under each topic sentence before writing the essay.
Successful CVs and covering letters - bite sized career talks 2017 Louise Bamford
This document provides tips for creating successful CVs and cover letters. It discusses keeping CVs concise at 2 pages or less and focusing on relevant qualifications, skills, and achievements. Cover letters should be tailored to the specific role and company, and explain why you are interested in the position. Employers typically spend only 5-7 seconds reviewing each CV, so it is important to eliminate errors and clearly showcase how you meet their needs. The Career Development Centre provides resources and individual advice to help students strengthen their application materials.
An order letter is a formal business letter used to request goods or services. It should include the recipient's name and address, the date, a polite request to fulfill the order by providing details of the items or services needed, instructions on billing the purchase to the customer's account, and an expression of appreciation for prompt delivery. The letter serves to officially place an order and provide billing information for processing the transaction.
The document outlines the 10 key components of an effective cover letter: contact details, application date, hiring manager's name and title, company contact details, job reference, salutation, introductory paragraph expressing interest in the company and position, second paragraph with examples demonstrating value and qualifications, closing paragraph requesting an interview and thanking the reader, and a sincere closing with an electronic signature.
This presentation addresses the three parts of a well-organized paragraph i.e. the topic sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
This document provides the syllabus for a business writing course. The course objectives are to communicate effectively in writing, write correctly and grammatically, and be professional in English for business. The syllabus outlines topics like sentence structure, pronouns, formal vs informal writing, persuasive writing, emails, cover letters, and plagiarism. Assignments include writing exercises, emails, cover letters, and a group project summarizing documents and creating sales proposals. The grading scheme is outlined, with exams, assignments, and class participation accounting for the final grade.
The document provides guidance on writing letters of application and cover letters. It discusses the two main parts of an application letter - the cover letter and resume. It provides examples of cover letters, both solicited in response to a job posting and unsolicited. The document also outlines the typical sections and information included in a resume, such as personal details, education, work experience, activities and references. Sample resumes are presented following the prescribed outline.
Here is a 90-word letter applying for the position:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of waiter/waitress advertised in yesterday's newspaper. I believe I would be well-suited for this role as I have two years of experience working in customer service. Furthermore, I am studying French at university and am fluent in both English and French.
I am hardworking, reliable and enjoy providing excellent customer service. I would welcome the opportunity to work in a restaurant environment where I could utilize my language skills and experience serving customers. Thank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you regarding this position.
Yours faithfully,
[Name]
The document describes the standard parts of a letter, including the heading, recipient's address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature line, and enclosures. It then provides details on what should be included in each part, such as the return address, date, and optional contact information in the heading. The body should contain the main message, introduction, details, and a call to action. The document also outlines the formats for writing a letter, such as block and modified block styles.
The document provides guidance on copyreading and headline writing. It discusses evaluating and correcting news stories, checking for factual, grammatical, typographical and structural errors. It also covers removing unnecessary words and phrases, constructing headlines using subject-verb-important word structure, and keeping headlines concise and simple. Verbal guidelines are given for tense, passive voice, quotations and references to VIPs.
Career planning presentation 120627053140-phpapp01Sumit Saxena
The document outlines the five steps of career planning: 1) self-assessment to understand interests, skills, and values; 2) exploring work options within and outside one's organization; 3) narrowing options to 3-5 choices aligned with self-assessment; 4) deciding on the best option by defining job requirements; and 5) setting a specific, measurable career goal. It also discusses different career paths like steady, linear, transitory, and spiral, as well as overcoming barriers to career goals like negative self-image, victim mentality, and lack of preparation for changes.
This letter discusses the standard parts and optional parts of a formal business letter, as well as different styles. A formal letter has 7 standard parts: heading, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature area. There are also 7 optional parts that may be included: attention line, subject line, enclosure notation, copy notation, file number, mailing notation, and postscript. The letter describes the placement and purpose of each part. It also explains that formal letters can be written in full block, block, or semi-block style, and with open or mixed punctuation.
This document outlines the key points of an application letter for a summer camp helper position. It includes sample paragraphs that could be used in the letter, addressing the opening, introduction of qualifications and experience, reasons for interest in the role, and conclusion. The document provides guidance on using formal language and structure appropriate for a job application letter. It evaluates example responses for each section to demonstrate what makes a strong, formally written response that clearly communicates the applicant's suitability for the role.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses the general components of a resume, including contact information, objective statements, education, work experience, activities and honors. Key tips are to limit the resume to one page, use a basic font and formatting, and highlight relevant qualifications and achievements that relate to the desired position. Researching the employer and tailoring the resume to the specific job are also recommended.
Paper dissected glove_ global vectors for word representation_ explained _ ...Nikhil Jaiswal
This document summarizes and explains the GloVe model for generating word embeddings. GloVe aims to capture word meaning in vector space while taking advantage of global word co-occurrence counts. Unlike word2vec, GloVe learns embeddings based on a co-occurrence matrix rather than streaming sentences. It trains vectors so their differences predict co-occurrence ratios. The document outlines the key steps in building GloVe, including data preparation, defining the prediction task, deriving the GloVe equation, and comparisons to word2vec.
Writing an application letter and resumeErvin Ramos
The primary purpose of an application letter and resume is to get an interview. A resume is a personal advertisement that should focus on the employer's needs and highlight the applicant's abilities. Effective resumes are concise, well-constructed, and focus on making the applicant stand out as the perfect candidate. Common resume sections include headings, objectives, work experience, skills, education, and achievements. Cover letters should be addressed to a specific person, brief, grab attention, be personalized, use a positive tone, and be free of errors.
This document provides information on business letters, including their purpose, format, and tips for writing them effectively. Business letters are formal correspondence between businesses used for purposes like placing orders, inquiries, credit requests, and conveying goodwill. The standard format includes elements like the letterhead, date, inside address, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, and enclosures. Key aspects are to be concise, complete, considerate of the reader, clear, correct, and courteous in tone and content. Proper letter writing helps ensure persuasive, well-considered communication between businesses.
This document discusses various elements of page layouts for newspapers and magazines, including double page spreads, columns, grids, headlines, cutouts, pull quotes, and other design features like orientation, margins, baselines, and use of graphics. Key elements that define different layout types are described, such as datelines, page numbers, and use of color or white space for newspaper front covers, articles, and magazine spreads.
1. The document outlines tips for online interviews, including the differences between online and offline interviews and types of online interviews one may encounter.
2. It discusses best practices for online interviews, such as maintaining a neat appearance, speaking clearly, and answering yes or no questions directly.
3. Recommended reading and movies are provided to help candidates prepare for interviews.
The document discusses making an outline for an essay. It explains that an outline helps organize an essay and saves time when writing the rough draft. It provides an example outline structure using Roman numerals and capital letters. The process of making an outline involves starting with a thesis statement, then writing topic sentences for each body paragraph that support the thesis. Relevant supporting details and examples are listed under each topic sentence before writing the essay.
Successful CVs and covering letters - bite sized career talks 2017 Louise Bamford
This document provides tips for creating successful CVs and cover letters. It discusses keeping CVs concise at 2 pages or less and focusing on relevant qualifications, skills, and achievements. Cover letters should be tailored to the specific role and company, and explain why you are interested in the position. Employers typically spend only 5-7 seconds reviewing each CV, so it is important to eliminate errors and clearly showcase how you meet their needs. The Career Development Centre provides resources and individual advice to help students strengthen their application materials.
An order letter is a formal business letter used to request goods or services. It should include the recipient's name and address, the date, a polite request to fulfill the order by providing details of the items or services needed, instructions on billing the purchase to the customer's account, and an expression of appreciation for prompt delivery. The letter serves to officially place an order and provide billing information for processing the transaction.
The document outlines the 10 key components of an effective cover letter: contact details, application date, hiring manager's name and title, company contact details, job reference, salutation, introductory paragraph expressing interest in the company and position, second paragraph with examples demonstrating value and qualifications, closing paragraph requesting an interview and thanking the reader, and a sincere closing with an electronic signature.
This presentation addresses the three parts of a well-organized paragraph i.e. the topic sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
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