A formal business letter on company letterhead sets the appropriate tone and establishes the letter as official business communication. Set a standard font and margins, typing the body of the letter in block-paragraph style – single-spaced, with a double-space between paragraphs.  Avoid using any abbreviations when you type addresses in formal business letters. For example, instead of typing "123 Main St.," you would type "123 Main Street." If your letterhead includes the address for your business, you can typically eliminate the address block for yourself. Begin your letter with an enthusiastic tone, welcoming the recipient to the company in their new capacity. You might also include a brief summary of the recipient's job duties unless the job title makes them obvious. For example, you might write: "On behalf of Bob Builders, Inc., I am pleased to offer you the position of Secretary at a salary of $28,500 a year. Your first day will be January 22, 2019." If there are any limitations to your offer they should be clearly stated. Additionally, if the offer is contingent on anything, those contingencies should be stated up front.  For example, the offer may be contingent on a clean background check, or a clean drug test. This section may also include any documents the new employee needs to sign, such as a confidentiality agreement or a non-compete agreement. If you include any contingencies, provide the new employee with a deadline by which those things need to be completed. If you're only asking for documents to be signed, you might state that those documents can be signed on the new employee's first day. If your company offers health insurance, retirement benefits, educational assistance, paid time off, or other benefits, list those briefly. Let the new employee know when they will be eligible for those benefits, and how they can find out more information about them. Some employers start benefits at day one, but most require employees to work 60 or 90 days before they become eligible for benefits. Let the recipient know that you're grateful for their interest in your company and that you're glad they're coming to work with you. Communicate your excitement or enthusiasm for having the new employee join your team.  For example, you might say "Thank you so much for your interest in our mission here at Bob Builders, Inc. We're excited to bring you on board and look forward to your contributions." Use a formal closing immediately before your signature, such as "Sincerely" or "Sincerely yours." The business letter template provides 4 blank lines for your signature after the formal closing. Under that space, type your first and last name. Under your name, type your job title and the name of the company. For example, you might type "Director of Operations, Bob Builders, Inc." Make sure your letter is free of any typos and spelling or grammatical errors. You may also want someone from human resources to read over the letter and verify that all the content is correct. Double-check numbers in particular. It's easy to transpose digits by mistake, and this can lead to a huge misunderstanding. These types of mistakes could also have legal consequences. Your letter will look more professional if printed on quality paper. Even if you send an email confirmation, mail an official signed copy as well. Sign the letter in the space provided, using blue or blank ink. Include any credentials, such as "CPA" or "JD," if appropriate. Mail the letter promptly, so that your new employee will receive it well before their planned start date.
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One-sentence summary -- Use business letter format on company letterhead. List the job title, salary, and start date. Summarize the terms and conditions of the offer. Provide details about any benefits your company offers. Close by thanking the recipient. Include your job title under your name. Proofread your letter carefully. Print and sign your letter for mailing.


If you are using a fabric that is somewhat flimsy, place iron-on interfacing on the back side of the fabric and iron in place until bonded. This will help your hat hold its shape, but it’s not required. Craft felt is a good choice for this project--it’s strong, comes in multiple colors, and is inexpensive. The circle should have a diameter of about 12 inches (300 mm).  Avoid using soft, foldable fabric like jersey for this project. This hat is designed for children. For an adult-sized hat, you may need an initial circle that is roughly 18 inches (460 mm) in diameter. Cut a small circle out of your original circle. The diameter of this circle should roughly match to diameter of the wearer's head. Be sure to cut out the center of the circle instead of cutting through the outer ring! To find the correct head size, drape the fabric over the wearer’s head and mark it with a pencil. Use the same green fabric used for the circles. The length of the rectangle should roughly match the circumference of the smaller circle with 1 inch (25 mm) of extra material for a seam allowance. The width should be about 12 inches (300 mm). Fold the rectangular piece of fabric in half widthwise, with the wrong side facing out, and pin in place. Stitch a straight stitch along the open end of the fabric, roughly 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) in from the edge. You can also use fabric glue or iron-on seams for the hat! With the wrong side still facing out, and the wrong side of the small circle facing up, pin the circle to one open end of the cylinder. Stitch in place. The right sides of the fabric should not be visible to you at the moment, but they should all face one another. Turn the hat upside-down and right side out. Pin the inside of the ring to the remaining open edge of the hat and stitch in place. Use sturdy, ravel-resistant fabric like felt and cut out a rectangle that is 4 inches (100 mm) by 5.5 inches (140 mm). Cut out a second rectangle from the center of this rectangle, making an outline that is roughly 1 inch (25 mm) thick. The strip of black fabric should be about 3 inches (76 mm) wide and the same length as your original body rectangle. Felt is the best choice, but you can use any sturdy, ravel-resistant black fabric. Sew or glue the yellow buckle piece onto the center of the black band. Fabric glue is best, but you can use school glue for felt and most other fabrics. Sew or glue the black band around the bottom of the hat, just above the brim. The band should almost lie flush against the rim of the hat. Bring the back edges together at the back edge of the hat, allowing them to overlap.
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Use iron-on interfacing to add stability to the hat (optional). Cut out a large circle from sturdy green fabric. Divide the circle into a ring and a center circle. Cut out a rectangle for the body of the hat. Form a cylinder from the body rectangle. Pin and sew the top to the cylinder. Pin and sew the brim to the hat. Cut out a yellow rectangle for a buckle. Cut out a black rectangle for a band. Attach the buckle to the band. Glue or stitch the band to the hat.