From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
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Written communication etiquette: Business letter
From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
Written communication etiquette: Business letter
I know what you're probably thinking; who writes letters anymore? Why are we even talking about this? In the age of instant messaging, chat, email, texting, and social media, writing a letter seems like an ancient practice. Ranks right above dinosaurs and below pyramid building. I get it, I get it. Surprisingly enough, there are actually occasions where you'll be expected to write a professional letter. Don't believe me? I'll give you a few: Business letters, cover letters, resignation letters, letters of recommendation, personal reference letters, and even letters of commendation and letters of complaint to businesses as a consumer. They're way more common than you think, and they're common enough for me to give you a quick crash course on how to write them effectively and respectfully. Trust me, I won't bore you. The tips are quick, easy, and simple so you can keep your professional letters quick, easy, and simple too. First, let's cover the most mysterious part of writing a letter,…
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