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Henrik Salum
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DATE5 September 20115 Sept. 2011September 5, 20115.09.20119/5/115th September
2011
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BEGINNINGDear Mr CloudDear Mr J. CloudDear Mrs CloudDear Miss CloudDear Ms CloudDear Ms Mary
CloudDear ManagerDear Sir or Madam
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ENDINGYours sincerely
(you know the name)signatureNAME (printed)
Yours faithfully(don’t know the name)
signatureNAME (printed)
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Why are you writing? Where did you get the information?
BE AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE!
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Give details in one or several paragraphs.
NO IRRELEVANT INFORMATION!
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Depends on the type of letter.
CLOSING STATEMENTI look forward to hearing from You.I am looking forward to hearing from You.I look forward to hear from You.I look forward to Your reply.I am looking forward to Your reply.
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Formal language and grammar!
No short forms! No slang or colloquial words! Be factual rather than emotional!
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Introduction Facts about you Why would you be suitable for the
job? Promote yourself! Conclusion
I hope You consider my application. I would be available to attend an interview... I look forward to Your reply.
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Introduction Ask all the necessary questions ConclusionI would be grateful if You could answerthese questions. I look forward to hearingfrom You.
USE POLITE QUESTIONS!I would like to know...Could You tell me...
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Introduction Give details ConclusionMention what kind of action you would
liketo be taken.
BE FACTUAL, NOT EMOTIONAL!
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Introduction Give details ConclusionSuggest ways of putting things right.
APOLOGISE AT LEAST TWICE!
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Introduction Give details Conclusion
THANK THE PERSON/INSTITUTION ATLEAST TWICE!
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WRITINGIS
FUN