The following are a list of letter salutation examples that are appropriate for business and employment related correspondence.
Business Letter Salutation Examples
- Dear Mr. Smith
- Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Dear Ms. Jones
- Dear Jane Doe
- Dear First Name (if you know the person well)
- Dear Dr. Haven
- Dear Dr. and Mrs. Haven
Follow the salutation with a colon or comma, a space, and then start the first paragraph of your letter. For example:
Dear Mr. Smith:
First paragraph of letter.
When You Don't Have a Contact Person
If you don't have a contact person at the organization, you could either leave off the salatuation and start with the first paragraph of your letter or use a general salulation.
General Salutations for Business Letters
- Dear Hiring Manager
- To whom it may concern
- Dear Human Resources Manager
- Dear Sir or Madam
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