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How to Write an Application Letter
1. Your full address and e-mail;2. The date of writing;3. The job title or the name of the person who you are writing to and the name of the organization;4. The greeting;5. Paragraph 1 mentions where you found out about the vacancy and names the job you are applying for;6. Paragraph 2 presents you to the employer, explains why you want to apply for the position.;7. Paragraph 3 mentions your previous work experience ( if any),skills and abilities that make you suitable for the job and suggests ways of getting in touch with you;8. Closing Expressions;9. The ending;10. Your signature;11. Your full name printed underneath.
A letter of application includes:
35 Gorky Street, Vladimir 600 199
(1) e-mail: [email protected]
15th May 2010 The Manager,Happy Pizza Restaurant14 The MewsLondon W8 9EG Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing in reply to your advertisement in the Times for waiters to work in your new Russian café. At the moment I am a third-year student at Vladimir Teacher Training College studying English and Spanish. I would like to work for you in order to experience and practice English. I was impressed by the service provided by your staff when I visited London last summer. I am hoping that I shall now have a chance to help give this sort of service to other customers. I have had no real work experience yet, but from my farm work in my home village I know how to work in a team. However, I hope that you will be kind enough to give me an interview so that I can explain myself better. I have also given my e-mail address above so that you can contract me that way if you wish. I am enclosing my CV for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully,
Alexander Popov
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GreetingWriteDear Sir/ Madam if you don’t know the person’s name.
Dear Mr/ Mrs/ Ms and the surname if you know the person’s name.
Dear Mr Smith,I am writing…
Reason for writing• I am writing to apply for the post /position of… as advertised in…
• I am writing in reference to your advertisement in…
• With reference to your advertisement in … I am interested in applying for the position of…
• I am writing regarding your advertisement in…
• I am writing to you in regard of your enquiry.
• I am writing to inform you…
• Further to our telephone conversation…
• I am writing in response to your advertisement in Sunday’s edition of …
Your experience
• I gained some experience while…
• My qualifications include…
• I am currently…
• At the moment I …
• Please find attached my CV.
• As you can see from the attached CV, …
• As you will see from the enclosed CV, …
• I am enclosing my CV for your consideration.
• I have enclosed my C.V. and would be glad to supply any further information required.
CV
Closing expressions• Please do not hesitate to contact me if/ should you require further information.
• I am available for interview at your convenience.
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• I enclose my reference from my present employer.
• I would be grateful if you would consider my application.
• Please let me know if you need any further information.
• I look forward to meeting you to discuss employment opportunities.
Signing off (Ending)• If Dear + name: Yours sincerely,
• If Dear Sir/Madam: Yours faithfully,
• Dear +name or Dear Sir/Madam: Yours,
• Formal greetings and endings, e.g. Dear Mr. Brown… Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name), Dear Sir/Madam… Yours faithfully ( when you don’t know the person’s name).
• Formal vocabulary/ set phrases, e.g. I am writing to apply for the position of… .
• Formal linkers/ phrases, e.g. For this reason, therefore, however.
• The use of the passive, e.g. I can be contacted… .
• The use of full forms , e.g. I have always been interested in… ( Not: I’ve always… )
Formal letters are characterized by:
A - I look forward to hearing from you.
Put the following in the right order, and then rewrite the letter in paragraphs adding a greeting and your name.
B – Apart from selling some home-made things at a school fair, I have had no experience of working as a salesperson. However, I think I would enjoy working in the shop as I am always happy to help people. C – I am writing in reply to your advertisement for the position of a shop assistant advertised in the Times. I would like to apply for the position.D – Yours faithfully, Maria Romanova
E – I am 16 years old and live in Moscow, Russia. At the moment I am in the 11th form but I am finishing school this June. I would like to get some working experience before going to university. F – If you require any further information, I can be contacted by phone on 8123544482. I am also enclosing my CV for your information.G – I am interested in communicating with people. My teacher thinks I will get a very good mark in my English examination, so I will be able to help both Russian and foreign customers.H – Dear Sir/ madam,
