Memorandum ( Memo) Memo is a piece of writing ( message) generally written by the officers of an organization for sharing information among them. Memos are often only a few short paragraphs, but they can be much longer depending on their purpose. Here are some typical uses of memos: To inform others about new or...
Post-Interview Correspondence You have several opportunities to communicate after an interview. ( Six types of follow-up messages) 1. Thank-you message 2. Message of inquiry 3. Request for a time extension 4. Letter of acceptance 5. Letter declining a job offer 6. Letter of resignation 1. Thank-you message Write a thank-you message within two days of...
Making a Positive Impression in Job Interviews A. Be ready for the warm-up stage. Stay on your toes; even initial small talk is part of the interviewing process. Greet the interviewer by name, with a smile and direct eye contact. Offer a firm handshake if the interviewer extends a hand. Take a seat only after...
What Employers Look for in an Interview Suitability for a specific job is judged on the basis of Academic preparation Work experience Job-related personality traits (Like people, companies have different “personalities.” some are more intense; others are laid back. Some emphasize teamwork; others expect employees to forge their own way and even to compete with...
Application letters Whenever you submit your resume, accompany it with an application letter to let readers know why you are sending it. Like in other type of business writing, follow the three-step process in application letter as well. Planning : gather information, select the right medium, organize the message Writing : adapt to your audience,...
Constructing Resumes Criteria /components of Resumes Whatever type of resume you write , include the following: Identification Career objectives Education Professional skills ( Functional resume) Work Experience References (not mandatory) Identification: Your name , centered in all caps Your address. Centered two spaces beneath your name Career objective( It is just like a subject line...
Job Correspondence Understanding Employer’s Approach to the Employment Process 1. Looking for someone inside the organization 2. Relying on contacts and personal recommendations 3. Hiring an employment agency or search firm 4. Reviewing unsolicited resumes ( resumes sent voluntarily) 5. Soliciting resumes through advertising ( inviting resumes through advertising) In fact, according to some estimates,...
Adjustment Letters Responses to letters of complaint are called adjustment letters. They are of three forms. 100 percent yes. 100 percent no. Partial adjustment— you could agree with some of the writer’s complaints, but disagree with other aspects of the complaint. Partial Adjustment Letter Introduction: State the good news first. Discussion: Precisely explain what happened,...
Bad-News Letter Unfortunately, you occasionally will be required to write bad-news letters. These letters might reject a job applicant, deny an employee a raise, tell a vendor that his or her company’s proposal has not been accepted, or reject a customer’s request for a refund. Sometimes, you might need to write a bad-news letter to...
Good-News Letter You will often have the opportunity to write good-news letters. For example, you might write a letter promoting an employee or offering an individual a job at your corporation. You might write to commend a colleague for a job well done. Maybe you will write to tell a customer that his or her...