The document provides tips for writing a letter of application divided into 5 paragraphs: 1. The introduction states the reason for writing, the job title being applied for, and where and when the job advertisement was seen. 2. The second paragraph gives a brief self-profile and qualifications. 3. The third paragraph details past work experience, including places worked and duties. 4. The fourth paragraph discusses important personal qualities for the job. 5. The conclusion writes closing remarks, mentioning enclosing a CV and availability for an interview.

1. Tips to write a letter of application

2. 1. In the introduction
state the reason for writing (i.e. to
apply for a position)
 give the title of the post you’re
applying for (e.g. accountant)
 say where (name of newspaper,
website, etc.) and when (date) you saw
the advertisement for the position.
When we write a
letter of
application we
can divide it into
three or four
paragraphs.

3. 2. In the second paragraph
give a brief profile of yourself (e.g.
student, manager, etc.)
 and/or mention your qualifications
(e.g. your degrees, certificates, the
languages you can speak, etc.)
When we write a
letter of
application we
can divide it into
three or four
paragraphs.

4. 3. In the third paragraph
provide details of your past work
experience (i.e. where you have worked,
what kind of job/s you had, what your
duties included, etc.)
When we write a
letter of
application we
can divide it into
three or four
paragraphs.

5. 4. In the fourth paragraph
mention any personal qualities you
consider important for the job. When we write a
letter of
application we
can divide it into
three or four
paragraphs.

6. 5. In the conclusion
write your closing remarks (i.e.
mention that we enclose a CV, and that
we are available for an interview).
When we write a
letter of
application we
can divide it into
three or four
paragraphs.

7. Write your letter of application, giving
information about yourself, your
qualifications and previous experience
1. Where did you see the vacancy
advertised?
2. Who will receive your letter? Do
you know their name?
3. How will you begin your letter?
4. Which of the following endings will
you use and why?
A. Yours faithfully
B. Yours sincerely
Read this sample letter and correct the
prepositions
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing in connection with/about your
advertisement at/in The Daily News on 15th April
for/of the position of accountant.
I have a degree at/in Financial Management
by/from Lancaster University as well as a
certificate in Computer Science.
After/At graduating, I worked as a trainee
accountant for a small private company in
Lancaster since/for three years. In/At present I am
employed by Accountants Limited, which is a large
accountancy firm in/on London.
I am a very organised, reliable person and I am
willing to work long hours.
I have enclosed a CV and would appreciate a reply
in/at your earliest convenience.
Yours faithfully,
Julie Day

8. A. as advertised
B. at any time convenient to you
C. I am considered to be
D. on a part-time basis
E. Sir/Madam
F. my duties include
G. graduated from
 Dear 1) Penguin Café,
 I am writing to apply for the position of Staff Manager 2) because my friend saw your
advert in Saturday’s Wetherfield Gazette.
 I have qualifications in both catering and business. I 3) left Wellsdale College in 1996
with a degree in Management Studies. I have also completed a six-month course in
catering at Wetherfield Master Chefs’ Academy.
 I have had six years’ experience of working in restaurants. While studying, I worked 4)
a couple of days a week at Giuliano’s Italian restaurant as a waiter. For the past three
years, I have been working as an assistant manager at Burritos. 5) I am in charge of
hiring employees, planning staff timetables, placing orders and accepting deliveries.
 6) People say I am a hard-working and friendly person. My references show that I have
a good relationship with both employees and customers and that I am able to handle
responsibility.
 I enclose my CV and would be glad to attend an interview 7) as soon as possible.
 Yours faithfully,
 Mark Runham
Read the letter of application ad replace the words/phrases in bold with those in the box.

9. PLAN
INTRODUCTIO
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PARAGRAPH 1:
MAIN BODY
PARAGRAPH 2:
PARAGRAPH
3:
PARAGRAPH
4:
CONCLUSION
FINAL PARAGRAPH
Yours sincerely
………………………. (your full name)
Dear …………….. (Mr/Mrs/etc. + last name)
reason for writing, title of post, where and when advertisement
seen
brief profile, qulifications
past work experience
personal qualities
closing remarks

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