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Subject:Re: Letters and E-mail From:Caryn Rizell <caryn -at- HPPTC95 -dot- ROSE -dot- HP -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 3 Nov 1994 15:49:56 PST
Jane Torpie writes:
> IMHO, I wouldn't use letterhead from a company or university where I was
> working to write cover letters or thank-you notes. Beyond presenting a
> polished image, the purpose of letterhead is to establish recognition.
> Since I'm acting on my own behalf and not that of another organization, I
> wouldn't want the reader to think of that organization; I want him or her to
> think of me.
> Others?
It also isn't very ethical. I know many people will disagree,
but it doesn't seem right to use company (your employer's)
letterhead when you are looking for a job somewhere else.
Caryn Rizell
caryn -at- hpptc95 -dot- rose -dot- hp -dot- com
