An employee within an organization is sometimes upgraded to a new position due to his experience and commendable work performance. Alternatively, employees may be assigned added responsibilities by being appointed to certain organizational committees. Such upgrades and appointments are announced to the rest of the staff. Here is how to write an official letter to make such an announcement. Discuss the New Appointment Begin the letter by announcing the new appointment. Make this announcement with delight and pleasure. State the employee’s name and old or current company designation. You may…
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Letter to Announce Broken Engagement
When a couple gets engaged, the happy news is given to all family members and friends. Preparations begin for the upcoming wedding. Even a tentative or confirmed date may be announced for the big day. In case the engagement is dissolved for some reason, the concerned relatives and friends deserve to be informed properly. There are two types of announcements in this scenario. For high-profile couples, such as celebrities, a public announcement may be made through a newspaper or a public forum. Every concerned person can quickly learn about the…
Read MoreLetter to Acknowledge the Receipt of a Suggestion from an Employee
When an employee puts forward a suggestion for the company, the management should send him a letter of acknowledgment. This is beneficial for the morale of the employee. It provides him encouragement to work sincerely for the progress and growth of the organization. Here is how to write an official letter to acknowledge the receipt of a suggestion from an employee. Thank the Employee for his Suggestion Show appreciation to the employee for his suggested idea. Since he has come up with a suggestion for the progress of the company,…
Read MoreLetter to Accept a Request to Serve in an Honorary Position
An honorary position can be bestowed on anyone whether he fulfills the usual requirements – such as the necessary qualifications – or not. Often, organizations request an individual to fill an honorary position. This selection may be based on his high social standing, professional achievements, seniority or any other distinguishing trait. If you receive such a request, you may accept or politely reject it. Discussed below is how to write a letter to the concerned organization in case you have accepted its request. Accept the Request The aim of writing…
Read MoreMedical Leave Applications
Short-term medical leave This is to inform you that I am suffering from viral flu and fever. My doctor has suggested that I take complete rest for two days. I have also been prescribed antibiotics so that I can have a speedy recovery. Therefore, I request that you grant me leave for a couple of days to feel better before I get back to work. I will return to work on Thursday, 22 March. I assure you that this leave will not affect my progress on the current project. I…
Read MoreLetter of Discipline to Employees
A letter of discipline is written to an employee to address an issue at work. The issue may be due to his insubordination, performance failure, unprofessional behavior, co-worker complaints, or other work-related problems. The authorities write this letter to consider the issue. It serves as a means to warn the employee or reprimand him. Below are the general guidelines for composing a disciplinary letter for an employee. Clearly State the Issue The letter begins by stating its purpose. Describe the issue you are writing in response to. The employee must…
Read MoreCover Letters
Introduction Cover letter or covering letter is the first letter is basically an introductory letter about a person, company or organization. It carries first hand and most important information regarding the applicant in case of a job application. Cover letters are used for the job application or applications for internships or observerships. They are really helpful in presenting a person’s qualification, skills, and qualities and helps the employer to shortlist the candidates even without personally meeting them. Now we understand why a cover letter should be very effective and compelling.…
Read MoreMemorial Day Holiday Announcement Letters
Memorial Day is observed every year as an official holiday in the United States. This is the day when the entire nation pays tribute to its military soldiers who perished fighting for the country. Government organizations and various institutes remain closed in honor of this day. A few private organizations also observe this public holiday. A formal announcement is needed to be made by individual organizations in order to let their employees or clients know that no official activities will take place on this day. Services and businesses usually resume…
Read MoreLetter to Thank a Religious Leader
Religious leaders are held in high esteem in society. Their righteousness and exemplary character earn them great respect. They provide us with guidance through their vast knowledge and understanding of religion. They also perform religious ceremonies like weddings and funerals. Individuals can thank their religious leader for his services in a formal way by writing a letter. Such a letter may be written for one of the following reasons. Expressing General Gratitude You may write to your leader in order to express your gratitude generally. Thank him for his guidance,…
Read MoreCover Letter for an Art Teacher
Letter -1 I am pleased to write this cover letter for the position of an Art teacher in (name of the school). Working as an Art teacher and teaching the children and helping them create would be a dream job for me. The main reason behind this is that these are the two passions of my life. I want to create cool things myself and I also want to transfer my knowledge to someone else. I would like to transfer this passion of arts I have to the children because…
Read MoreCover Letter for an Architect
Letter -1 I am pleased to apply for the position of Architect in (name of the company). I have liked your company after I paid the company an official visit in (date or time of the year). I loved the way every employee was treated by the company manager. I was moved after I got to hear genuine good comments about the CEO of the company and his way of dealing with matters. Honestly, I was impressed by (name of the company) and somewhere deep down the heart I have…
Read MoreCover Letter for an Analyst
Letter -1 I am pleased to write this cover letter for the position of Analyst at (name of the company). (name of the company) has a very good reputation in the market. I firmly believe that I, due to my expertise in mathematics and hardworking nature, am a perfect fit for your company. I am a detail-oriented person. I have developed my interest in mathematics since childhood. I loved digits and numbers and how an interplay between them can solve gigantic issues. During my academic career in elementary school, I…
Read MoreLetter to issue directives to establish, change or reaffirm a policy
Companies need to revise their policies from time to time. This is done in order to deal with new issues or simply for the sake of achieving better results. On the other hand, old policies may also need to be reaffirmed at times when the management feels that employees are not following the established rules. A formal letter is then circulated among the office staff in order to officially announce any newly established or modified policies or to simply reaffirm old guidelines. This letter can be written by following pattern…
Read MoreLetter to thank a customer for purchasing a product or service
When you close a deal with a client, thank him for doing business with you. Be it a big purchase or a small one, it is good business practice to show your gratitude to your customer for buying a product or service from you. You may thank him verbally at the time of the purchase. However, sending a formal thank you note a few days later is more professional. In addition, you can express much more through a letter as compared to a verbal statement of gratitude. This thank you…
Read MoreCover letter for Admissions Counselor
I am writing this cover letter as I am applying for the position of Admissions Counselor at (name of the company). I know that this post of Admissions Counselor is very important because a good admission counselor at an educational institute can be a blessing for the students. I remember during my academic career I always likes the admission counselor in my institute. I always inquired from her if she likes her job and how she feels when a student completes the 4-years of education by her help. Saying that…
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