2006-09-21 11:23:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
"Dear Sir or Madam" is fine, but personally I feel it sounds a bit strange and I don't use it. Some women like to be called Miss rather than Madam. "To Whom it May Concern" is industry standard. I also use "To HR Recruiter" or "To HR Coordinator" especially if you know it will go to Human Resources department before the hiring manager.
In reality, it doesn't matter that much as long as you do not offend, because they will be focusing a lot more on your cover letter and resume than your salutation.
2006-09-21 11:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are making a "cold contact" you need to make a huge effort to determine the name of the person. Make an anonymous call to the switchboard and ask for the "name of the director of such and such department." You can say you are updating the holiday calendar mailing list. If you are using it in a blind ad, type the date, then 3 to 4 spaces down type the Inside Address, then an Attention Line, then "Ladies and Gentlemen" then the subject.
September 21, 2006
ABC Company
123 Main Street
Littleton, CO 80120
Attention: Human Resource Manager
Ladies and Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: Program Management Position J-2240
Then the body of your letter.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-21 11:39:26 · answer #2 · answered by C Cubed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sir / Madam or Human Resources Dept. It is a good idea not to send the same cover letter (or resume) to different types of employers. Change it up a bit, but keep it professional.
Good Luck
2006-09-21 11:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by tinar92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human Resources Dept.
2006-09-21 11:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Battery 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sir or Madam:
(text)
2006-09-21 11:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by normal_cody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper way is - Dear Sir or Madam; People think the proper way is- To Whom It May Concern but that is incorrect
2006-09-21 11:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Rairia 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To Whom It May Concern
i have never liked the way that sounds but it the ethical thing to do.
I like the Sir or Maddam thing too.
Informally you can put
>>>>>> S(he)
2006-09-21 11:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by Elpbulldog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To Whom it May Concer:
the rest of your letter here.
2006-09-21 11:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To Whom it may concern:
2006-09-21 11:43:57 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them ask whom to address it to before you send it.
2006-09-21 11:24:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋