Business Letters

Business Letters. Over the next couple of classes, we will work on writing “Formal Business Letters” for specific situations. You will need to create a format that works (You can use a fake or mock address/name for an employer).

Utilize your book and the internet as resources to help you through this assignment.

All of your letters should created and saved in Google Docs. You will link your google doc letters from your blog. 

1.    Following Up on a Job Application: Assume that you have applied for a position earlier in this current class term. Make the assumption you prefer about the position: You applied for (a) an immediate part-time job, (b) a full-time job for next summer, (c) a cooperative education assignment or internship, or (d) a full-time job immediately after your graduation. Assume you have now completed the current class term. Mentioning the courses you have taken this term, write a follow-up letter for the position for which you have applied.

2.    Saying “Thank-You” for an Interview: Assume that you were interviewed for the job for which you applied in the previous Additional Assignment. Write a thank-you email message to the interviewer; send it to your instructor or submit as directed.

3.    Accepting a Job Offer: Write a letter of acceptance for the job (internship) for which you applied in Additional Assignment 3. Assume you have been asked to start work in two weeks. Provide additional details concerning work arrangements, salary, etc. Supply an address.

4.    Refusing a Job Offer Diplomatically: Assume that the job search identified in Additional Assignment 3 was very successful; you were offered positions with two firms. Write a letter refusing one of the job offers. Because you want to maintain a positive relationship with the company for whom you are refusing to work, provide specific reasons for your decision. Supply an address.


Assistance & Help with these letters can be found in the BCOM textbook, on pages 290-293