Letters of application
- Use formal language.
- Use appropriate opening and closing.
- Make sure you divide your letter into paragraphs.
- Use different structures to describe your experience, qualities and what you would like about the job.
- Remember to include reasons why the company should employ you.
Useful language
Openings:
- Dear Sir or Madam,
- Dear Mr Austin,
- Dear Mrs Smith, etc.
Give a reason for writing:
- I am writing in response to…
- I am writing in connection with…
Talking about your skills and experience:
- I am an experienced…
- I have worked for many years with…
- I have reached the X level of…
- I have passed…
Talking about your qualities:
- I am hard-working and sensible…
- I am outgoing and sociable…
- I like working with people…
- I am calm and efficient…
Talking about what you would bring to or get out of the job:
- I would like the opportunity to…
- I would be delighted to…
- I would be able to improve my…
- I would very much enjoy…
Closing:
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- I would be grateful if you would consider me…
- Yours faithfully,
- Yours sincerely,
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing in response to your advertisement for a person to work in your summer sports camp for children.
I would be very interested in this job as I am very keen on sports. I play hockey in my school team and I also do cross-country running. I have played sports for many years and have sometimes helped younger children in my school.
In addition, I enjoy working with younger children, I have younger brothers and sisters and often babysit when my parents are out. I like playing games with them and teaching them new things. I also speak quite good English and would like the opportunity to practice this more.
As well as having these skills, I think I am the ideal person for you as I am outgoing and sociable and would enjoy working with people and children from different countries. It will help me improve my skills and would enable me to be independent and confident.
I hope you will consider me for this position.
Yours faithfully,
Sandra Maddox
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