WRITING A COVER LETTER

Parts of a Business Letter This resource is organized in the order in which you should write a business letter, starting with the sender's address if the letter is not written on letterhead. Sender's Address The sender's address usually is included in letterhead. If you are not using letterhead, include the sender's address at the top of the letter one line above the date. Do not write the sender's name or title, as it is included in the letter's closing. Include only the street address, city, and zip code. Date The date line is used to indicate the date the letter was written. However, if your letter is completed over a number of days, use the date it was finished in the date line. When writing to companies within the United States, use the American date format. (The United States-based convention for formatting a date places the month before the day. For example: June 11, 2001. ) Write out the month, day and year two inches from the top of the page. Depending ...

It is good to inform your employer about your retirement by writing a letter. A retirement letter is also helpful in conveying your gratitude to your subordinates. It is also helpful for the employer as it points the exact time of retirement. The employer then can manage the substitute to fill the post. Here is a sample writing retirement letter: From: Alex Pearl 46 A, Elms Street, London To: Mr. Roger Woods Albert Textiles, Industrial Area, London 15 th  June, 2010 Dear Mr. Woods, I would like to inform you that my tenure is about to complete and I am retiring from my position of Assistant Manager with Albert Textiles on July 15 th , 2010. I wish to thank you and all the staff members for making my job a memorable one and also for all the opportunities that were given to me. I am and will always be grateful to you for your kind support and encouragement and guidance which helped me a lot in my professional and personal development. Though I am retiring now but I have enjoyed my wo...

Description Notify your employer in writing of your intention to retire from your position. The letter template includes an end date and an offer to discuss transition of job duties to your successor. [Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation. The last 15 years at  [Company Name] have been wonderful. However, after 40 years in the publishing industry, it is time for me to retire. I am looking forward to traveling, playing golf, and most importantly, spending time with my family, including my seven grandchildren. My last day at  [Company Name] will be  [Day and date] . I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss the transition of my duties to my successor. I wish the company and all its employees much success in the coming years. Sincerely, User [Title]