
- •1. The Geographical Position of Great Britain
- •2. Ukraine is my Motherland. Geographical position
- •3. London is the Capital of The uk.
- •4. Kyiv is the Capiral of my Country.
- •5. State System of Great Britain.
- •6. State System of Ukraine.
- •7. Ukraine is an Independent State
- •8. Noted People of Ukraine
- •9. Noted People of Great Britain
- •10. National Holidays and Ttaditions in Great Britain
- •11. Ukrainian Holidays and Important Days
- •12. Business Trip
- •13. At the Hotel
- •14. At the Customs
- •15. In the Town or City
- •16. Meeting People. Good Manners.
- •17. In a Job Interview.
- •2. Practice your answers
- •1. Виконуйте своє дослідження
- •19. What Presentation is.
- •20. Computer in My Life.
- •21. Telephoning.
- •22. Business Correspondence.
- •23. Different Ways of Communicating in Writing.
- •24. Contraсt and Its Parts.
- •25. Economy Situation of Great Britain
- •26. Ukrainian Economical Situation
- •27. My Future Occupation.
- •28. What You Know About Money.
- •29. British Money.
- •30. Ukrainian Hryvnya.
22. Business Correspondence.
This packet of information contains helpful hints and examples that you can use to create
personalized, professional business letters. Drafting business correspondence may be
different than the writing you do for classes. Use this packet and have your letter
proofread by a career counselor to ensure that you are presenting yourself in the best
possible light to employers. Types of business correspondence covered include:
- Cover Letters
- Thank You Letters
- Acceptance Letters
- Rejection Letters
- Withdrawal Letters
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Use professional business letter format.
- Make sure you sign all your letters in blue or black ink.
- Address cover letters to a specific person. Call if you do not have a contact person. Avoid sending letters to “Human Resources Manager” or “Hiring Coordinator.”
- Confirm gender on ambiguous names (Chris, Kelly, etc).
- Use standard, easy-to-read fonts such as Times New Roman or Arial.
- Use the same paper and font as your resume.
- Use envelopes that match your paper. Type, not handwrite, addresses on envelopes.
- Proofread your letters carefully.
- Use professional writing style (i.e. do not use contractions, slang, etc.) Language should be polite and to the point.
- Avoid simply using photocopied “To Whom It May Concern” letters.
- Don’t forget to send a cover letter with a resume and vice versa!
- Don’t rush the cover letter process. Many people find that writing a cover letter is more difficult than writing a resume. Let someone in Career Services proofread drafts of your cover letter.
- Keep copies of all correspondence with employers.
- Use a laser printer.
- Close each letter with an appropriate salutation such as Sincerely, Cordially, Gratefully, Best regards, etc.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Chances are good that you will be using email for part, if not all, of your job search written communication.
The basics of good business letter writing are easy to learn. The following guide provides the phrases that are usually found in any standard business letter. This basic of business letters are important because certain formulas are recognized and handled accordingly.
Think of a basic business letter in three steps:
1. Introduction - The reason for writing.
2. Details - What you would like to accomplish.
3. Conclusion / Next Steps - What you would like to happen in the future.
The phrases presented in this guide provide a frame and introduction to the content of business letters. At the end of this guide, you will find links to sites that give tips on the difficult part of writing successful business letters - arguing your business objective. By using these standard phrases, you can give a professional tone to your English business letters. Once you understand these basics, you can refine your business letter writing skills by focusing on different types of business letters, as well as other business documents to refine your skills for your business needs at your employers or your own small business organization.
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