WRITING A COVER LETTER

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST    ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : Please accept this as official notice of my resignation. As you know, over the last six months, we have had many differences of opinion regarding the processes, work assignments, and goals for the Main Street project. Our conflict has affected my ability to manage my team and has left me and many of my direct reports feeling uncertain about the future of the project. It is clear to me that you and I will not be able to resolve our differences. Therefore, I feel that resigning is the best option for me and for the team. My last day at Adventure Works will be [date]. I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss the transition of my duties to my successor. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Title]

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : I am writing to request a meeting to review my salary. I have been an employee of  [Company Name] for nearly  [number of years]  years, and I feel that my experience and skills, in addition to my increased responsibilities, warrant a raise. Throughout my tenure at  [Company Name] , I have advanced from a  [job title]  to a  [job title] . While my responsibilities have increased greatly during this time, my salary has not.  [Number of annual increases]  of my annual salary increases have been less than [amount as a percentage]  percent of my previous year’s salary. I have never received a salary increase of more than  [amount as a percentage] percent. These numbers simply don’t add up. I continually receive excellent marks on my reviews, leading me to believe that you and your manager think my work is excellent. Yet my ra...

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : Your inability to complete on time our order, reference number  [P.O number] , placed on  [date] , has left us with no choice but to cancel the entire order. We regret that we cannot extend our deadline any further. Business needs dictate that we must have this order completed elsewhere. Sincerely, User [Title]

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : I just received my annual bill for auto insurance and nearly had a heart attack! Either I've been the victim of a computer error or you’ve increased my premium dramatically for no apparent reason. I’ve attached a copy of my recent bill for your review. I've had no change in my auto usage or driving record during the past calendar year and cannot imagine any justification for such a premium increase. As a long-time  [Insurance Company Name] customer, I am very concerned by this notice. I understand the necessity for price increases, but  [percent increase]  percent? I hope that this increased premium was merely a computer error. Please contact me within five business days to confirm the correct premium. If I don't hear from you, I’ll take my business to a firm whose rates are competitive with the rest of the industry. Sincerely, [Your Name] Enclosure

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : I received your bill, dated  [date] , for service work performed on  [date] , at my house, located at the address above. The total on the bill indicates that I owe $ [amount] . Your verbal estimate was $ [amount] , and I understood that this included the costs for labor and materials. No other work was done, so I fail to see why the amount charged so greatly exceeds the estimate. Before I pay this bill, I must request that you send me an itemized list of the charges that clearly shows how you arrived at the total. Sincerely, User

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : This is to inform you that the following check/cheque was returned to us due to insufficient funds: Check /Cheque number  [number] Dated  [date] Payable to  [Name] In the amount of $ [amount] We request that you replace this check .cheque with a cash or money order payment immediately. Unless we receive good funds for said amount within  [number] days, we will begin appropriate legal action. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, User [Title] Certified mail, return receipt requested

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : We have enjoyed doing business with your company for the last  [number]  years and hope to continue to do so for many more. However, because of recent success, we no longer need a line of credit with you. Please cancel our account, number  [account number] , and notify the credit reporting agencies that you use of this change. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, User [Title] Enclosure cc:   [Recipient]

[Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : Thank you for your interest in the  [job title] position now available at  [Company Name] . We have had the opportunity to review your resume and regret to inform you that we have chosen to pursue other candidates whose skills, background, and education more closely match our needs. We will keep your resume on file for  [length of time] and will contact you in the future if a position becomes available that more closely matches your qualifications. Again, we appreciate your interest in  [Company Name] . We wish you the best of luck in your job search. Sincerely, User [Title]

Dear  : It was a pleasure speaking with you on the phone last week. I want to thank you for arranging for me to meet with Bryan Baker on Monday, July 21, at 10:30 A.M. In preparation for the meeting, I’m reviewing the annual report you sent me. I’m looking forward to meeting  Mr.   Baker and learning more about Fabrikam, Inc. Thank you again for your kind assistance. Sincerely,

Dear  : Now that we’ve met several times, you know more about me. For instance, you know that: ·           I am hard-working and reliable. ·           I am willing to take on any project. ·           I see things through to completion. ·           I help my co-workers whenever I can. ·           I want very much to work for you! Now that your hiring deadline is approaching, perhaps I can help make your selection easier. Please feel free to call me at any time for another meeting. I would be happy to meet with others on your staff or to complete a sample assignment for you. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,