BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT

Your Street Address

Your City, State Zip
Date
First and Last Name of the Person to whom you are writing (If there isnt a specific name, use
the company name)
Their Street Address
City, State Zip
Dear Mr./Mrs. Full Name: (If there isnt a specific name, use: To Whom It May Concern:)
Tell where you found the job advertisement, when you found the job advertisement, and what
position you are applying for. Then discuss your work experiences and how these experiences
qualify you for the job position. You can also discuss your professional activities that show you
are qualified for the position.
Discuss your education experience and other professional activities that might show you are
qualified for the job position. Discuss how you have people skills as well. DO NOT BEGIN
EVERY SENTENCE WITH I; use the sentence variety techniques that I have taught you
(Dependent clauses, semicolons, appositive phrases, participial phrases, etc.).
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you and
getting to know more about your company.
Sincerely,
Print Your Name
Sign Your Name