PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE

Professional Correspondence

The communication between two or more parties through professional writing, reflecting a person’s level of competency and professionalism.

Types of Professional Correspondence

Includes Writing Correspondence (letters, memorandums, reports) and Electronic Correspondence (emails, instant messages, video conferencing).

Memorandum

An internal document for short, formal messages within an organization used to communicate guidelines or procedures.

Formal Letters

Used for external correspondence; includes various types such as sales letters, cover letters, and letters of resignation.

Parts of a Letter

Includes heading, recipient's address, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature.

Resume

A document summarizing a job seeker’s work experience, education, skills, and qualifications.

Chronological Resume

Lists work experience in chronological order and is preferred by employers for candidates with solid work history.

Functional Resume

Focuses on skills and experience rather than employment history, useful for those with gaps in employment.

Hybrid/Combination Resume

Details both skills and experiences using chronological order, highlighting work experience.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A lengthier summary of one's experiences and skills, often including extensive academic and research background.

Bio-data

Biographical data focusing on personal particulars, educational and professional experience, typically one to three pages long.

Letterhead

The writer's name, address, and contact number included at the top of a business letter.

Enclosure Notation

Indicates attachments included with a letter.

Objective in Resume

A concise statement that outlines one's desired job or field and what they hope to accomplish once employed.

Character Reference

An account of your achievements through the endorsement of someone professional but not related to you.