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By Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and Writer Advertise your unique qualifications that no one else can offer by writing an effective cover letter! Make yourself stand out from all the other job seekers, so your potential employer will move on to the next step—reading your resume! Get your foot in the door and [...]
Nothing is more disheartening than seeing your resume thrown onto a mountain of job applications. You wonder, “Will I ever receive an interview? How could I possibly get a job?” Here’s the answer: Write an effective resume cover letter. A potential employer’s first impression of you is your cover letter. Your cover letter introduces you [...]
Writing a complaint letter is often an undesirable task, but if it is done well, the end result can be very rewarding. Complaint letters can be used for the purpose of having products replaced or money refunded, for changing company policy or government legislation, for influencing the media, and so forth. Often a complaint letter [...]
by Stacie Heaps, Professional Editor/Writer (English B.A., Editing Minor) 1. Consider offering a discount for early payment on products or services. In this type of letter, you can remind or notify a customer that if you receive payment within a certain period, you will give him or her a discount on the purchase. Be specific [...]
Though the format for writing has changed, people are doing as much writing (if not more) than they ever have. Writing effectively allows you to express your ideas clearly and coherently, and it is an essential part of corresponding with others in the workforce. In the professional world, being able to write well is a [...]
The primary purpose of the business memorandum (commonly referred to as a memo) is to allow timely communication to a large number of employees or other members of an organization. The business memo is generally used in place of a traditional letter for internal communication, though memos may be used to communicate with individuals from [...]
In another article, I wrote more extensively about writing effective business communication. In this article, I’m going to expound on three important tips for effective business communication—what I will call Effective Business Writing Tips, Tricks, and Advice. Be Active As you write, generally use active rather than passive constructions. The active voice is stronger than [...]
When creating business letters, use 8 ½” by 11″ unlined paper. Although 24-pound paper with 100+ brightness is a little more expensive, it will make a better impression than everyday copy paper. Use 1″ margins on all four sides. Use a serif font such as Times Roman (12 point) or Georgia (11 point). A business [...]
By Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and Writer 1. What’s your point? State it clearly and concisely A good business letter does not ramble on; it supplies all pertinent information in a clear and concise manner. Your sentences should be no longer than 2 ½ lines. The complete letter should still fit easily on [...]
Writing an Apology Letter What You Need to Know By Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and Writer Each of us has, at one time or another, said or done something that we wish we hadn’t said or done. Rather than dwell on the mistake, however, we should take quick action to remedy the problem [...]