While it is no longer as common as it once was, this phrase is still in common use in business communication, when you do not know the name of the person to whom your letter should be addressed. That said, it is better to find out the name of the specific person (or persons) working in the department or agency or business that handles the subject area you are writing about. For example, if you are applying for a job, finding the name of the head of personnel or the director of human resources is preferable to just sending an impersonal "to whom it may concern" note. But if you cannot find that person's name, it is certainly acceptable (although very formal) to use "to whom it may concern."
You can say "To Whom it May Concern, Blah blah blah Sincerely, [name]"
First, the expression is "To whom it may concern" and it used to be a common way of beginning a business letter when you don't know the exact name of the person you are writing to. These days, it is preferable to find out the name-- whether it's the human resources director, office manager, or whoever is doing the hiring. But here's the reason for the colon when using "To whom it may concern"-- it is a substitute for the formal way of beginning a business letter when you do know the person's name. For example, Dear Mr. Smith: or Dear Ms. Jones: And if you don't know the name, To whom it may concern:
Sometimes business letters include the salutation "to whom it may concern". It is better to say "Dear" and then the addressee's name, followed by a colon.
To address this person in a formal business letter, you would address the letter to "Dear Ms. Rodrigues." If you do not know the person the letter is being addressed to, start with, "To Whom it May Concern" or "Dear Sir or Madam."
A short, simple, request letter is all you need. Using a standard business letter format (traditional, semi-block, full-block): Dear...., I am writing to request a letter outlining my employment with XXX Company. I worked for XXX from June 2000 to January 2003 in the position of xx xx. The letter should include the duties and responsibilities of my position and (whatever else that the letter should include). The letter should be addressed 'To Whom It May Concern'. Your time and effort is appreciated. If you have any questions, you may contact me at (phone number and/or email address). You may send the letter to my attention at my address above. Thank you. Sincerely, Name
Yes, the salutation "To Whom It May Concern" should have capitalized letters at the beginning of each word.
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Sources vary on this. Acceptable capitalisation of this salutation include the following:To whom it may concernTo Whom it May ConcernTo Whom It May Concern
To whom it may concern within the letter itself. Administration desk on the envelope.
When you do not know who will be receiving the letter.
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A business letter's salutation should be followed by a colon. For example, "Dear Mr. Smith:" or "To Whom It May Concern:".
Whether in writing or in person, address a judge as "your honor". Do not use "to whom it may concern" unless you have no idea who will be reading your letter.
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Address it "To whom it may concern"