I am applying for a job.
I have to enclose a covering letter addressed to a lady.
What is the correct way to start this letter i.e dear madam etc
2007-01-25 04:29:02 · 26 answers · asked by mindsgoneblank 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I agree with those who say to find out her exact name and title. Also, her personal assistant will know if she prefers to be addressed as Mrs. Ms, Miss, or Doctor, etc.
It is the most presentable letter that will get first notice.
So your letter may be addressed as such:
Doctor Mary Elizabeth Smyth, Director
Re: Job application
Dear Dr. Smyth...
I hope this helps...
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-01-25 06:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show initiative and call the company and get her proper title and name. I know a manager who when receiving covering letters for job applications will take more interest when the individual has made the effort to obtain the correct information.
However, if you cannot get the correct information for some reason, then Dear Madam is fine.
Dear Mrs/Ms ***** is better!
2007-01-25 04:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go and find out what her name is and say "Dear Ms. Whomever:", unless she introduced herself as Mrs. Whomever. If you want the job you need to get to know the people. A lot of times their names are posted as personnel officers on the contact website. Or It may be listed in any letter or information you received. If you know the person is a female, "Dear Madam:" is correct, but isn't going to earn you as much notice as using her proper name.
Here's a search page to help you with any further questions.http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Cover+letters&btnG=Google+Search
Make sure you get the letter in the mail as soon as possible and that you follow up on it in a couple of weeks, either with a phone call or another letter.
Good Luck.
2007-01-25 04:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can take the time to find out her name that would be best, if not then Dear Madam would be the correct formal form of address.
2007-01-29 03:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sir/Madam
2007-01-25 04:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by hey 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You need to find out the name of the person who hires new staff/manager of the company. It show's initiative and many companies wont even read a letter that isn't addressed to the correct person. If you save a template on your PC you can go back and change the name as many times as you require. If you don't know the name of the person, call the receptionist and ask. Good luck.
2007-01-25 04:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear madam
2007-01-25 04:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To Whom It May Concern:
To the Members of the Search Committee:
or
Dear Madam
I'd try to get her name if you could... call the company's main phone number and ask the receptionist if s/he can help you out.
2007-01-25 04:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by mJc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not know her name, then yes, Dear Madam is correct. Good luck.
2007-01-25 04:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by maria bartoninfrance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i apply for a job.. I contact the place and ask whom should I address the letter to...
The letter than becomes more on a personal one on one level.. as though you are addressing the individual that you want to hire you.....
2007-01-25 05:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by ﺸÐïåMóñdÐôññåﺸ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋