How to Write a Letter Applying for a Job
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INTRODUCTION
PARAGRAPH 1 - Appropriate opening remarks. State reason for writing mentioning the position you would like to apply for and where and when you were informed about the vacancy.
MAIN BODY
PARAGRAPH 2- Give details of age, qualifications, present/part employment qualities and skills and any other details you consider relevant.
PARAGRAPH 3- Express your interest and suitability for the job and give your present/past employers opinions for you. Appropriate closing remarks.
CONCLUSION
State that you are willing to attend an interview and look forward to a favourable reply.
USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR A JOB
Opening remarks - I am writing with regard to your advertisement/ I am writing to apply for the post/job/position of/which I saw advertised in . . . . etc.
Reference to experience - for the past/last year I've been working as / Two years ago I was employee as / I worked as / I have had experience of . . . . , etc.
Closing remarks - I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience / Please contact me regarding any queries you might have / I enclose my cirriculum vitae and I would be glad to attend an interview at any time convenient to you / I look forward to hearing from you in due course , etc.
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