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Professional Communication Skills Practice Test: Business Writing - Letters of Enquiry — Flashcards

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A letter of inquiry is a formal document that requests information, clarification, or assistance from a person or organization. When writing a letter of inquiry, make sure to mention a list of all the details you would want to gather about the product you would like to purchase or the service you would like to avail.

A letter of inquiry can be written for a variety of reasons, including:
Seeking information about a job opening
Inquiring about a product or service
Asking for details about an event or program
Writing to a professional connection to request some information
Writing a letter of inquiry as a jobseeker to send to prospective employers 

A letter of inquiry typically has the following components:
Introduction
Explain the connection
Build credibility
Briefly describe the proposed project and related need
Request their consideration
Conclusion 

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Which of these are the most common type of business letters?
Letters of enquiry
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