how can I express this.?

Question

I'm now writing a cover letter and I don't know his/her name,
so I'd like to start my cover letter with TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and how can I start my cover letter with DEAR.

I'd like to say DEAR , XXXXX
is it okay to write dear recruiting manager?

Answer 1

If you want to address a letter to a person whose designation is known, but not his/her name, it is better to address the letter to that designation, such as 'Dear Marketing Director', 'Dear Secretary', etc. You can then address the letter 'Dear Sir/Madam' if you don't know that person as a male or female. .
However, one needs to be careful when the letter is to certain people such as a judicial officer. Such people have to be addressed in a particular mode, such as 'Your Honor', 'Your Lordship', etc., depending on the local custom.
I think the terminology 'To whom it may concern' is used when one gives a certificate or reference letter that could be used by any person, or organization, or company, etc., since the use of the contents of the communication is not known to you.

Answer 2

If you can find out the name of the person the cover letter will go to - try calling the secretary, etc. to find out - then it is more advantageous to use that. If this doesn't work, then I would suggest using Dear Sir/Madam,...., rather than To whom it may concern, which, although proper, can be construed as too formal and cold.

Good luck

Answer 3

No, don't write Dear. Use the To Whom It May Concern.

Answer 4

If you know the title of the person to whom you are writing it is okay to use it in your salutation ("Dear Recruiting Manager" - be sure to capitalize their title as you would their name.)

However, often a quick phone call to the front desk of the company to which you are applying will get you that name of the person to whom your letter should be addressed.

Answer 5

Standard practice

Put the job title in the address.

Start Dear Sir or Madam

End Yours faithfully

Hope this helps

Answer 6

I would not recommend To whom...
write Dear Sir or Madam:

Answer 7

Don't use "dear" your not writing to your friend or family. Since it is for a business opportunity you need to seem professional. Use To Whom It May Concern, you cant go wrong

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Answer 8

i've taken courses in this, as my work is related to negotiation.
the best way is to write above "to whom it may concern"
then start with "dear sir".
wishing u the best of luck

Answer 9

formal business letter style with a touch of closeness:

Dear Sir/Mdm:

that's how it should be :)

Answer 10

Write:
Dear Future Father/Mother of My Children,

Just Joshing. You should most definitely use "To whom it may concern."