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Friendly​

Dear Mr Unwin,

I have been ill and am still rather weak, and have had others of the common human troubles, so that time has slipped out of my hands: I have accomplished next to nothing of any kind since I saw you.

My chief joy comes from learning that the Silmarillion is not rejected with scorn.

May I wish you bon voyage - and a safe return. I shall look forward to seeing you again.

Email to a professor​

Dear Professor Smith,

My name is Pham An Hao and I am a sophomore in your Tuesday/Thursday General Physics Class. I am writing because in class yesterday you mentioned having some open positions in your research lab.

Cover letter​

Dear Ms. Johnson,

My name is Pham An Hao and I am a Web Developer. I am writing to express my interest in the intership program with your company. I saw the job description on a recruitment channel (TopCV).

Previously, I held an internship at another local advertising agency, working on critical projects for their clients. During that intership, I had the
opportunity to learn the Git workflow in a professional team. I also learned how to communicate with my colleagues on technical problems
I believe that my knowledge of software engineering could be of interest to you, as I read that you are looking to grow your company.

I feel that your agency places prominence in similar areas and having the opportunity of serving as an intern with you will give me the exposure I need to advance my career while using what I've already learned to make an impact on your clients.

Thank your for your consideration.

Sincerely, An Hao

Email Etiquette​

Include CTA (call to action) in subject line

  • [2 min read] Approve summary snippet
  • [5 Minute Survey] Feedback for Project X
  • [2 hour read] Sokovia Accords Amendment
  • [Elon to Approve] Spending Estimates for Q4 (send to Elon)

Stick to one email thread per topic. Don't send multiple emails for the same subject.

Main point first, followed by context.

A message to say you're late​

I might get something to eat tho. (tho = though)