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Questions to guide your writing

·         Who is my audience? ·         What is my objective? ·         What are the objectives and needs of my audience? ·         How…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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How to organize a cover letter

Below is one possible way to arrange the content of your cover letter. Opening Paragraph State why you…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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What is a cover letter?

To be considered for almost any position, you will need to write a letter of application. Such a…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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Block Form

5 Hill Street Madison, Wisconsin 53700 March 15, 2005 Ms. Helen Jones President Jones, Jones & Jones 123…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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Finalizing the Letter

Edit the letter. Presentation is a key element of being professional. Make sure that the recipient will easily be…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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Closing the Letter

Choose a closing. The closing, like the salutation, is an indicator of respect and formality. “Yours sincerely” or “Sincerely”…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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Composing the Body

Strike the right tone. Time is money, as the saying goes, and most business people hate to waste time.…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma
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Beginning the Letter

Know the format. Whatever the content of your letter, there are a few business standards to follow regarding the…

September 4, 2021 · Taylor Emma