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Part 2: Important Definitions in Business Correspondence
q- A covering letter – A covering note "British English" =
A cover letter – A cover note "American English": a
letter or note explaining the contents of another document
or a parcel of goods.
• Example:
- The covering letter of Mr. John included the main topics of
the message.
r- A letter of recommendation = A recommendation letter
= A letter of reference = A reference letter: a document
in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics
and capabilities of the person being recommended, in
terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular
task or function. It is typically sent to a hiring manager or
an admissions officer who is deciding whether to employ
or admit a candidate.
• Example:
- In order to be accepted in your new job, you must submit a
recommendation letter from one of your university
professors.
s- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) "British English" = A résumé
"American English": a short written description of a
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