Look at the letter below and identify the six sections (not including the greeting) that make
up this
letter of application
Introduction: line(s)
Personal details: line(s)
Reason: line(s)
Extra point: line(s)
Arrangements: line(s)
Conclusion: line(s)
Dear Mr Jones,
1 I am writing in response to your advertisement in “The Guardian” of 4th
2 September for the position of Travel Agent.
3 I am 27 years of age and have recently graduated from The University of Pavia
4 where I studied languages. Although I have never worked as a travel agent I have
5 3 years experience as a tour guide and speak English and French fluently. In
6 addition I have travelled extensively throughout Europe and have lived in the USA
7 for ten months.
8 I would enjoy the opportunity to work in the tourist industry. I feel that the work
9 would be both rewarding and challenging. Moreover, I feel that my knowledge of
10 geography would be useful in this line of work.
11 I would be able to attend an interview at any time that is convenient for you.
12 Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for your perusal.
Yours sincerely
Mark Ferguson
The table below shows the most common structures for this type of letter. They have been separated
into the six “sections” mentioned previously.
1. Introduction
I am writing in response to…
I am writing with/in reference to…
I am writing in reply to…
e.g. I am writing with reference to your advertisement in
(newspaper) for the position of…
I would like to apply for the position of…advertised in…
I am interested in the position of…
e.g. I was interested in your advertisement in The Times of 8th
October and would like to apply for the position of waiter.
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2. Personal Details
I am 25 years of age and…
I am a 25-year-old graduate of (subject)
I have been working as a (occupation) for (company / length of
time).
I have (x) years experience in ……
In the future I hope to be able to (plans)
3. Reason
I would enjoy / appreciate the opportunity to…
I feel that the work would be …
4. Extra Points
I have also…
Furthermore / In addition / Moreover…
5. Arrangements
I would be able to attend an interview at any time that is convenient
for you.
I would be able to attend an interview at any time except…
6. Conclusion
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for your perusal.
When writing you must be careful about the preposition that follows certain nouns. Fill in the table
below with the proper prepositions and continue the sentence. The first one has been done as an
example
information + I would like further information
interested + ( ) I am interested…………………
( ) + response + ( ) I am writing………. response………….
( ) + reference + ( ) I am writing……… reference……………
apply + ( ) the position + ( ) I am applying …………… the position…………
years + ( ) age I am 22 years…………age
work + ( ) I have worked ……… a teacher for 2 years
details + ( ) Please send me further details ……………
graduate + ( ) I graduated ………….. Economics
graduate + ( ) I graduated ………….. The University of Pavia
According + ( ) According……………. your advertisement……..
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