The following is the guideline for writing a letter of application

Letters of Application The following is the guideline for writing a

letter of application

When writing a letter, first of all we should know the following:

Letter styles (layout)

Parts of a letter

Content of a letter

Letter Writing

In the English business letter, the language used is not difficult.

It should not be flowery* or elaborate. The most important point is that it should

be clear, accurate and concise. Moreover, the letter paper and the envelope

must be clean. The letter should be neatly printed without

any errors.

Letter Writing

It is quite necessary to become familiar with general letter styles used by the business, industry, and government organizations. These styles change over time, but the following three styles are prevalent today.

Block

Modified Block

Personal Business

Letter Styles (Layout)

The letter of application or the cover letter is very important. Companies often receive hundreds of applications for good or well paid jobs. Unless your letter of application is good, the company may not even look at your resume or invite you to the interview stage.

Letters of Application

After the salutation, state the job title and/or reference number for the post you are applying for.

This helps in the processing of your application.

Content of the Letter

Generally, the letter is organized and presented in three parts:

the opening paragraph the body of the letter (there might be

more than one paragraph) the closing paragraph

Content of the Letter

In a letter of application, the opening paragraph tells specifically which job interests you.

If the job opening was advertised, mention where you saw it.

The opening paragraph

The body of the letter, one paragraph or two, describes your qualifications for the job. State your present position if you are currently employed.

In addition, mention your previous experience and educational background and your personal attributes and qualities.

Express confidence.

The body of the letter

Close the letter with a paragraph requesting an application form and/or interview.

Thank the letter recipient and tell him/her how you may be contacted.

Closing paragraph

118 Soi PawanaLadprao, Bangkok 10900June 12, 2011

The General Affairs ManagerIsuzu Engine Manufacturing Co. (Thailand) Ltd. 122 Moo 4 Lat Krabang DistrictBangkok 10520

Dear Sir:Re: Position of Secretary

I saw in the Bangkok Post of 11 November that you are looking for a secretary. I would like to apply for this position.I graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University. My major was English, and my minor was Japanese. In addition to my studies at the university, I finished a six-month Intensive Secretarial Course at YWCA Secretarial School. The course included correspondence, typing, shorthand, and secretarial practice.I have a typing speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per minute in Thai. I am good at using computers (Microsoft Window, Power Point and the Internet). I always get on well with people and I can communicate in English, Japanese and Thai.I would appreciate an interview any time at your convenience. You can contact me at the address above or by calling (02) 512-2775. Also, my e-mail address is [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.Yours sincerely,

Araya MeesukEnc: a resume and a photo

The Sender....




I saw in the Bangkok Post of 11 November that you are looking for a secretary. I would like to apply for this position.

I graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University. My major was English, and my minor was Japanese. In addition to my studies at the university, I finished a six-month Intensive Secretarial Course at YWCA Secretarial School. The course included correspondence, typing, shorthand, and secretarial practice.

I have a typing speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per minute in Thai. I am good at using computers (Microsoft Window, Power Point and the Internet). I always get on well with people and I can communicate in English, Japanese and Thai.

I would appreciate an interview any time at your convenience. You can contact me at the address above or by calling (02) 512-2775. Also, my e-mail address is [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely,


Sending to....








Yours sincerely,


Salutation








Yours sincerely,


Reference....


The General Affairs ManagerIsuzu Engine Manufacturing Co. (Thailand) Ltd. 122 Moo 4 Lat Krabang DistrictBangkok 10520Dear Sir:

Re: Position of Secretary





Yours sincerely,


The opening paragraph








Yours sincerely,


The body of the letter








Yours sincerely,


Closing paragraph








Yours sincerly,


Signing off

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The following is the guideline for writing a letter of application