Purposive Communication FINALS PART 1

Written Modes of Professional Communication

Business Letters

A communication letter between a sender and receiver wherein it is used for transactions and can’t be relayed orally

Conventional Heading

Components of Business Letters:

• This includes the address of the writer and the date when the letter is written

Modern Heading

Components of Business Letters:

• Uses the company’s stationery which bears the company’s logo, address, telephone number, and other information.

Inside Address

Components of Business Letters:

• Indicates the name of the recipient of the letter, designation, position in the company or organization, and company’s address.

Salutations

Components of Business Letters:

• The greetings

Body

Components of Business Letters:

• The content (1st, 2nd, 3rd Paragraph) should be simple, clear, and focused

Complimentary close

Components of Business Letters:

• Such as “yours truly” or “sincerely yours”

Signature

Components of Business Letters:

• Name and signature of the sender

Memorandum

• Came from the latin term meaning “It must be remembered”

• It is usually used in disseminating messages by those occupying - mid-level positions and up in the organization

Memorandum

• A reminder of one’s constituents who need to act about something

• Should be written in a powerful manner

Minutes of A Meeting

• Organizations, institutions, agencies, and even smaller units or offices hold meetings from time to time.

• It is important that things discussed in the meeting are documented so that you can always refer to them

Social Media

Facebook

Social Media Channels:

• It has become the most popular social media website and was developed by Mark Zuckerberg in the early 2000s. It allows you to be connected with people whom you have not yet met; reconnect with family, friends, and acquaintances; and stay in touch with them.

LinkedIn

Social Media Channels:

• As a social networking service is used for professional networking. Employers use this site to post job vacancies while interested applicants post their curriculum or resume. It is a very effective way to connect professionals and establish professional linkages.

Application Letter

Also known as cover letter, is a

Resume

• Is a one page formal document that job hopefuls submit to hiring managers and employment recruiters as a means of itemizing their work experience, educational background, and special skills.