Writing Task 8 - A letter of Application

Useful Language for Letters 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 have been working as … since / for…/ I have had experience of… / Two years ago I was employed as … / I worked as … before…, etc.

Closing remarks: I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience / Please contact me regarding any queries you may have / I enclose my CV 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.

Layout:
Dear Sir or Madam,

Reason for writing

Qualifications / training

Previous experience/ qualities / skills
Closing remarks
Yours faithfully,

Joaninha Jones
Joaninha Jones (Ms.)
Model:

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Senior Tour Guide which was advertised in Monday’s edition of The Evening News.

I graduated from the University of East London in 1995 with a degree in Tourism Studies. I have been working as a European Tour Guide since 1995 for Sunshine Tours, which is based in Spain. Prior to this, I worked as a Travel Agent for Sky High Tourist Agency during the summer season. I hold certificates in computer graphics and word-processing. I speak fluent French and Spanish and some German.

I am friendly, organised and patient and work well under pressure. As my references show, I have been very popular with many of the clients who specifically asked for me to be their tour-guide on tours they went on.

I have enclosed a copy of my CV. I would be glad to attend an interview at any time convenient to you.

Yours faithfully,

Miranda Beeton Miranda Beeton


Model 2

Dear Sir or Madam,

In reply to your advertisement in The Times I would like to apply for the job of tour guide.

I am twenty-one years old and speak fluent French. My Spanish is quite good, and I also speak a little Italian.

At present I am studying history at Oxford Brookes University. Last year I spent some time in York researching a project on the development of the city so I feel I know a lot about its history.

I have good organisational skills. When I was in my final year at school, I organised a trip to Canterbury for thirty twelve-year-olds. I was their guide and was responsible for them during the trip.

I get on well with people and have been told that I have a friendly, outgoing personality.

I would like very much to work as a tour guide with your organisation this summer and would be available from June to September. I can attend an interview at any time.

Yours faithfully,

Fancesca Lawson
Francesca Lawson
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