The phrase "opening salutation" refers to the initial greeting or message that is typically used when starting a written or spoken communication with someone.
Sentences with «opening salutation»
Do not address your cover letter IT manager to no one — those days wherein you would normally have an opening salutation «Dear Recruiter» is like killing your chances of being employed. (samplecoverletters.net)
If I can't find the right person, just use «Dear Hiring Manager» as the opening salutation. (careersidekick.com)
«If you don't have contact information for a manager and can't find the right person to address your letter to, simply ignore the opening salutation and launch straight into your letter.» (theladders.com)