A letter written in formal language, used when writing from one business organization to another
Application letter
Also called a cover letter, it is a letter written used to apply for a job
Parts of a business letter
Heading
Inside address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary close
Signature line
Heading
Includes the complete mailing address of the sender and the date when the letter is written
Letterhead
Includes the company's logo/symbol/name, address, telephone number, email address, and website of the company
Inside address
Includes the name and address of the firm or the individual to whom the letter is written, using appropriate titles (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., etc.)
Salutation
The complimentary greeting that begins a letter, followed by a comma (,) or a colon (:)
Body
Contains the message to be communicated, including: 1) Identifying the purpose of the letter and how the job opening was learned about, 2) Briefly describing professional and academic qualifications and skills, 3) Requesting action and indicating desire for a personal interview with contact information
Complimentary close
Serves to end the message, using formal expressions like "Very truly yours," "Sincerely yours," "Very respectfully yours," etc.
Signature line
Consists only of the name of the writer below the complimentary close, followed by their designation
