Cover Letter guide

The letter is more than just a goodwill gesture, however. It also serves as a contract between you and the prospective employee. For this reason, be sure to include all the terms, conditions and specifics of the offer. Close the letter with a few positive words, remembering that your letter might set the tone for this new business relationship.  Step 1  Open your letter on a warm, welcoming note that also summarizes your purpose for writing. For example, you might say in the first paragraph: “I am pleased to confirm your selection as ABC Company’s new marketing manager, with a starting date of Monday, March 26, 2012.” Step 2 Describe the employee’s job responsibilities, the general work hours and the length of any probation period, if applicable. If the position requires a great deal of travel, be sure to specify the percentage of time the employee is expected to be on the road. For example: “As we discussed, the marketing manager is expected to trav...

An appointment letter is a letter written to an employer when offering a specified job in an organization. This is a purely formal letter that is issued after the successful interview of an employer. It holds all the details of the new job including the position offered, job responsibilities, date of joining, and also the salary break-up. A guide or a mini book stating all the terms and policies of the organization or the business firm is often attached to the letter. It is a simple way of informing the prospective employee of the position informed. Through the written words it becomes easier for the employee to understand the roles and the policies of the company. If there is something that is not clearly understandable then it's the right time to clear it with the management or the HR personnel. Though all the essential details are mentioned it is very important to discuss everything and clear all the doubts before sending an acceptance letter in response to the appointme...