How To Write a Business Letter

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How To Write a Business Letter

• By Stephanie C. Brown
• Spring 2006

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Your assignment

• Imagine that I am hiring an assistant and that
  you want me to hire you. In business letter
  form, apply for the job.
• Be sure you include all of the necessary
  information and reasons I should hire you.
• Please, use Microsoft Word to compose this
  letter. If you need help with Microsoft Word,
  let me know.
• Remember that format is important.
• The following slides give you more information
  and examples.

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Basics of Writing Business Letters

• Each section of a business letter has a name and
  a certain placement in the letter.
• For an illustration of this, go to the following
  link Annotated Business Letter

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Examples of Business Letters

• An example of a business letter
• An example of a business letter

• An example of a business letter
• An example of a business letter

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Suggestions for the Body of Your Letter

• State your purpose.
• Tell me any past experience you have.
• Convince me that you are the best person for the
  job.
• Include any information I would need to contact
  you.
• Remember to be very polite.

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Instructions for Saving Your Work

• Save your letter as a document on the desktop.
• Go to your e-mail.
• Send yourself an email with the letter as an
  attachment.
• Let me know if you need help.