The Structure of the Application letter.
Plan. Examples.
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Plan
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What to
write
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Examples
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FORMAL
GREETING
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear Mr./Mrs. Smith,
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INTRODUCTORY
PARAGRAPH /
OPENING
REMARCS
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· reason for writing – you say why you are writing and
· where post was advertised
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I would like to apply for …
I am writing to apply for …
I am writing to apply for the position of…
I am writing in response to your advertisement which
appeared in the .... on …. .
With reference to your advertisement… I am writing to apply for…
I am very interested in getting the position of…
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MAIN BODY
(you have to persuade the
reader that you are the best person for the job!)
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· what you are doing now
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At the moment I am a student at…
I am in my last year of ….
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· qualifications
· experience
· responsibilities
· skills
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I have experience of working in…
My previous responsibilities/duties included …
I am good at… / I have a good knowledge of…..
I am a fast learner.
I have excellent communication skills.
I have a good command of English.
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· personal characteristics / what you are like
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I would describe myself as punctual/hard-working/
decisive/ sociable…
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· suitability
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I consider myself to be suitable…
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CONCLUSION
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· when available for the interview
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I am available for the interview on..
I am available for the interview at any time.
I am available for the interview any day till 4 p.m.
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· contact details
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I can be contacted by phone …. / e-mail
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· enclosures
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I would be grateful if you could look at my CV / references
from the previous employer I enclosed to this letter.
I have enclosed a copy of my CV.
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CLOSING REMARCS
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I would be grateful if you would consider my
application.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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FORMAL ENDING
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Yours faithfully, (you don’t know the name)
Yours sincerely, (you know the name)
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SIGNATURE
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· your full name
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