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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Letter Writing
Need help writing a business letter
I have been doing some freelance graphic design from home since I got laid off over a year ago. I haven't really put much effort into it though. I have a friend/ex-coworker that works in the graphics dept. at the local community college. She has given me their overflow work, but it's sporadic and definitely not enough to help pay the bills.
Rather than do design for the general public, I'd like to send a letter to some local businesses that do graphic design in-house (create ads for the local newspapers, ads/catalog layout for a local publisher, random jobs for local printers, etc.), but I am horrible at writing. I have a rough draft, but if anyone could pick at it and give me some tips, I'd really appreciate it. Here goes...
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Dear ,
My name is Janice Lastname and I am a professional graphic designer. I have been in the advertising and marketing field for ten years. Some of the companies I have worked for are ABC, Inc. and DEF, Inc. Most recently I started my own freelance graphic design company, GHI.
I am writing to offer my service as a freelance graphic designer. I can take any overflow work you have and complete it in a timely manner. Much of the work in this field can be done via emailed PDFs, but I am able to meet in person if needed.
Hiring a freelancer rather than a full-time employee can help cut down on unnecessary overhead expenditures, such as: eliminating the expenses asociated with a full time employee for whom you may have only part time work; and insurance, vacation and other benefits.
You can view my résumé and portfolio at http://www.xyz.com. I'll contact you soon to see if I may be of assistance to your company and to find a convenient time to meet. Please feel free to contact me at 000.000.0000.
Best Regards,
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Rather than do design for the general public, I'd like to send a letter to some local businesses that do graphic design in-house (create ads for the local newspapers, ads/catalog layout for a local publisher, random jobs for local printers, etc.), but I am horrible at writing. I have a rough draft, but if anyone could pick at it and give me some tips, I'd really appreciate it. Here goes...
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Dear ,
My name is Janice Lastname and I am a professional graphic designer. I have been in the advertising and marketing field for ten years. Some of the companies I have worked for are ABC, Inc. and DEF, Inc. Most recently I started my own freelance graphic design company, GHI.
I am writing to offer my service as a freelance graphic designer. I can take any overflow work you have and complete it in a timely manner. Much of the work in this field can be done via emailed PDFs, but I am able to meet in person if needed.
Hiring a freelancer rather than a full-time employee can help cut down on unnecessary overhead expenditures, such as: eliminating the expenses asociated with a full time employee for whom you may have only part time work; and insurance, vacation and other benefits.
You can view my résumé and portfolio at http://www.xyz.com. I'll contact you soon to see if I may be of assistance to your company and to find a convenient time to meet. Please feel free to contact me at 000.000.0000.
Best Regards,
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Hi Anon
I would not begin with "my name is" because it will be on the header of your letter. You are proud that you are incorporated, but they could care less. It will be in your header (GHI Design, Inc. Jane Doe, President, etc.)
Begin directly with what you are offering. People will read for 10 seconds to get a first impression. You have to grab them in that first critical senten
I would not begin with "my name is" because it will be on the header of your letter. You are proud that you are incorporated, but they could care less. It will be in your header (GHI Design, Inc. Jane Doe, President, etc.)
Begin directly with what you are offering. People will read for 10 seconds to get a first impression. You have to grab them in that first critical senten
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