Inquiry Letter Definition
A document requesting information sent on behalf of an individual or an organisation for their own respective purposes, which can be mutually beneficial to the recipient and the sender. The term ‘Inquiry’ is same as ‘Enquiry’. The former is more commonly used in U.S. and the latter one is more common in U.K. There are some other terms which represent the letters; these are Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Query letter, Prospecting Letter, Pre-proposal Letter and Concept Paper. The term ‘Cover Letter’, ‘Business Letter’, ‘Request Letter’ and ‘Sales Letter’ is also applied to an inquiry letter especially when the objective is same as that of letter for inquiry.
On an individual’s basis, these letters are
sent to companies that are willing to hire but haven't advertised job openings.
It can also be a letter addressed to editor in-charge of a publication
proposing certain literary work. It can be a letter from a student who is vying
for a seat in a college or a business that provides an internship. So, the
objective of an enquiry letter is same but its projections and audiences are
different. Same goes for its method of delivery, it can be sent via paper mail
or electronic mail.
Modified Block Style
Each component of a standard
block style letter is included in the modified block style. The difference is
that the date, the closing and the signature block begin in the center of the
page. Note that they are not centered on the page but are center-justified.
Hanging Indented Style
The
shape of the curve letter is essentially written almost the same as a
half-straight letter form. Only, there are differences that lie in writing a
jagged destination address.
In the first line
of the letters form the indent form, starting from the left margin. As for the
second row and so on starting with juts as many as five pounding.
In addition, for typing the place and date, the closing greeting, name and occupation are typed on the right while in the contents of the letter each new paragraph turn, typing into five strokes.
In addition, for typing the place and date, the closing greeting, name and occupation are typed on the right while in the contents of the letter each new paragraph turn, typing into five strokes.
Hanging
Style
hanging paragraph style can be recognized easily. In every
paragraph of this letter format, the shape is hanging or only at the beginning
of the aline only starting from the left margin. For the next line, the writing
punctures five strokes from the left margin. The placement of other mail
sections such as letter number, date, and destination address of the letter can
be written similar to the straight and half straight form, ie starting from the
left edge.
Example
Modified Block Style
2345 Walter Way
Green Bay, WI 54311
October XX, 20XX
Ms. Susan Lowery
Internship Coordinator
Associated Bank
123 Adams Street Green Bay,
WI 54303
Dear Ms. Lowery:
During the Fall Job and Internship Fair at the University of Wisconsin
– Green Bay, I had the opportunity to visit with Stella Burke, your College
Recruiting Manager. She suggested that I contact you directly to receive more
information about your summer internship program.
Through a course on financial institutions, I was exposed to many
aspects of commercial banking. This represents a career opportunity that would
allow me to combine my interest in finance and my strong interpersonal skills
which I have developed through my various work experiences and campus
activities. To compliment my academics and present work experience, I would
hope to participate in an internship during the summer of 2017.
I would appreciate any information that you could forward to me about
your summer internship program. If you have any questions, I can be reached at
(920) 883-XXXX. I look forward to receiving the information and speaking with
you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rosalia
2345 Walter Way
Green Bay, WI 54311
October XX, 20XX
Ms. Susan Lowery
Internship Coordinator
Associated Bank
123 Adams Street Green Bay,
WI 54303
Dear Ms. Lowery:
During the Fall Job and Internship Fair at the
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, I had the opportunity to visit with Stella
Burke, your College Recruiting Manager. She suggested that I contact you
directly to receive more information about your summer internship program.
Through a course on financial institutions, I was
exposed to many aspects of commercial banking. This represents a career
opportunity that would allow me to combine my interest in finance and my strong
interpersonal skills which I have developed through my various work experiences
and campus activities. To compliment my academics and present work experience,
I would hope to participate in an internship during the summer of 2017.
I would appreciate any information that you could
forward to me about your summer internship program. If you have any questions,
I can be reached at (920) 883-XXXX. I look forward to receiving the information
and speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rosalia
Director of PT. Anita Furniture
Jl. Sawo, No. 123
Jakarta
Greetings Mr.Munito,
Subject: list of prices of goods and prices of production
Our company is a company engaged in the sale of various furniture such as mattresses, pillows and so forth. We will soon open several branches in various regions in Java. Although we will open branches in various regions, we want the distribution of goods to be shipped for sale in our company run smoothly and our goods are selling quality goods at a price that can get to the surrounding community.
Some time ago we read your company profile, your company produces goods in the newspaper. We are very interested to cooperate with your company. Therefore we are very happy if your company is willing to send list of goods and list price of production. If your company has a regional branch in Central Java and East Java, we also ask to enter the branch office address in your company so that later if your office area is very easy walk from our company, we can order goods from the nearest branch office.
We also hope your company can provide special offer for our company. We look forward to your reply to cooperate with our company.
Best regards
Purchasing Manager
Rosalia Ernawati