If you are new to the business world and send a significant number of emails daily for work or in your personal life, you may use abbreviations to help compose and send your messages as quickly as possible. Though these abbreviations may be confusing to someone who is not especially computer literate, those who spend a considerable amount of time at the computer will recognize them. This lesson shows an overview of the most commonly used abbreviations at workplace.
- ASAP – As soon as possible
- FYI – For your information
- PFA – Please find attached
- CC – Carbon copy
- BCC – blind carbon copy
- ATTN – Kind attention
- TBD – To be decided
- EOM – End of month
- EOD – End of day
- Highly esteemed job titles
- CFO – Chief financial officer
- CEO – Chief executive officer
- AGM – Assistant General Manager
- GM – General Manager
- AVP – Assistant Vice President
- VP – Vice President