Business Letters - Business Letters are much more formal in style than friendly letters. These letters should be clear and to the point. Use certain forms of polite expressions, and at the same time avoid certain phrases of business "jargon". There are different types of Business Letters, including
- Letter of Inquiry
- Letter of Reply
- Letter of Order
- Letter of Acknowledgment
- Letter of Giving Instruction
- Letter of Claim
- Letter of Adjustment
- Letter of Sales
- Letter of Application
- Letter of Advertisement
- Letter to Newspapers
Let us today discuss about Letters of Application and Letters to Newspapers.
Letters of Application – If you are writing a letter applying for employment, remember the following points:
a) A short introduction stating whether you are answering an advertisement or applying on your own responsibility.
b) A background of your education and experience.
c) Tell the employer how you can help his/her company.
d) ASK for an interview clearly and directly.
While writing a letter of application, use the same form as used in business letters.
Letters to Newspapers - These letters should always be addressed to "The Editor", and they usually end with "Yours faithfully".
The form of Salutation is Sir/ Dear Sir.
If you write such a letter and do not want your name to be published, you can sign your name with words like "Interested", "Anxious", "Indignant", "One who knows", etc. Otherwise, you must mention your name and address (in a covering letter) to the Editor, because a respectable newspaper usually does not publish anonymous letters.
The art of letter-writing, therefore, is no mere ornamental accomplishment, but something that every educated person must acquire for practical reasons. So, regular practice in letter writing will help you master the art.