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Refers to letters exchanged for business-related activities such as requests, inquiries, orders, and complaints. It should be should be concise, tactful, and accurate.

It includes any written communication with a potential employer that can create either a positive or negative impression.

Identifies the writer, including their name, address, and contact details

Indicates when the letter was written. It is placed between the letterhead and the inside address.

Identifies the recipient’s name, position, company, and address. It is positioned immediately below the date.

A formal greeting addressed to the recipient

Dear Sir/Ma’am: (Highly Formal)

• Respectfully yours, Respectfully, Very respectfully

• Very truly yours, Yours very truly, Yours truly

• Sincerely yours, Yours, Cordially yours

• As ever, Best regards, Kindest regards, Regards

Dear Sir/Ma’am: (Formal)

• Respectfully yours, Respectfully, Very respectfully

• Very truly yours, Yours very truly, Yours truly

• Sincerely yours, Yours, Cordially yours

• As ever, Best regards, Kindest regards, Regards

Dear Mr. Ramos: (Less Formal)

• Respectfully yours, Respectfully, Very respectfully

• Very truly yours, Yours very truly, Yours truly

• Sincerely yours, Yours, Cordially yours

• As ever, Best regards, Kindest regards, Regards

Dear John: (Informal)

• Respectfully yours, Respectfully, Very respectfully

• Very truly yours, Yours very truly, Yours truly

• Sincerely yours, Yours, Cordially yours

• As ever, Best regards, Kindest regards, Regards