This independent writing assignment is designed to give you a chance to apply concepts you have learned in order to write a formal introductory letter to a new client. For the sake of this assignment, create a fictional company that you will be working with in a role of your choice (e.g. “I am looking forward to consulting with your accounting team on the implementation of new bookkeeping methods.”) In this letter, you will introduce yourself to this new client – and the letter’s content will establish their first impression of you.
Consider the content of this letter to be a personal statement, which is a short summary that defines you and your mission as a professional. A personal statement identifies who you are, what you can bring to a job, and what your objectives are. With this assignment, keep in mind your audience’s needs and interests, and try to share your most relevant qualities, skills, and experiences.
Format this assignment as a formal letter, captured on a one-page PDF document. In addition to your professional objectives, also consider your motivation for working with this client, the value your skills can provide, and your communication skills.
This document should build trust, and it should be inspirational, dynamic, action-oriented, and persuasive.
As with any professional letter in the workplace, demonstrating professionalism is your goal – there is no room for errors, and errors will be judged harshly (as they will be in a professional context).
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