Letter of Application Letter of Application cover

Letter of Application

Letter of Application cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

Kinds of letters of application Job Application Letter Employment Application to a Foreign Country Work Visa Application Letter Application for Admission into a University Application for a Grant Letter Application for Scholarship Letter Application to Study in a Foreign University

A letter of application includes: 1. Your full address and e-mail; 2. The date of writing; 3. The job title or the name of the person who you are writing to and the name of the organization; 4. The greeting; 5. Paragraph 1 mentions where you found out about the vacancy and names the job you are applying for; 6. Paragraph 2 presents you to the employer, explains why you want to apply for the position. ; 7. Paragraph 3 mentions your previous work experience ( if any), skills and abilities that make you suitable for the job and suggests ways of getting in touch with you; 8. Closing Expressions; 9. The ending; 10. Your signature; 11. Your full name printed underneath.

35 Gorky Street, Vladimir 600 199 e-mail: alex@mail. ru (1) 5 th April 2012 (2) The Manager, Happy Pizza Restaurant 14 The Mews London W 8 9 EG Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing in reply to your advertisement in the Times for waiters to work in your new Russian café. At the moment I am a third-year student at Vladimir Teacher Training College studying English and Spanish. I would like to work for you in order to experience and practice English. I was impressed by the service provided by your staff when I visited London last summer. I am hoping that I shall now have a chance to help give this sort of service to other customers. I have had no real work experience yet, but from my farm work in my home village I know how to work in a team. However, I hope that you will be kind enough to give me an interview so that I can explain myself better. I have also given my e-mail address above so that you can contract me that way if you wish. I am enclosing my CV for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (10) ______ Alexander Popov (9) (11) (8)

Greeting Write Dear Sir/ Madam if you don’t know the person’s name. Dear Mr/ Mrs/ Ms and the surname if you know the person’s name. Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing…

Reason for writing • I am writing to apply for the post /position of… as advertised in… • I am writing in reference to your advertisement in… • With reference to your advertisement in … I am interested in applying for the position of… • I am writing regarding your advertisement in… • I am writing to you in regard of your enquiry. • I am writing to inform you… • Further to our telephone conversation… • I am writing in response to your advertisement in Sunday’s edition of …

Your experience • I gained some experience while… • My qualifications include… • I am currently… • At the moment I …

CV • Please find attached my CV. • As you can see from the attached CV, … • As you will see from the enclosed CV, … • I am enclosing my CV for your consideration. • I have enclosed my C. V. and would be glad to supply any further information required.

Closing expressions • Please do not hesitate to contact me if/ should you require further information. • I am available for interview at your convenience. • I look forward to hearing from you. • I enclose my reference from my present employer. • I would be grateful if you would consider my application. • Please let me know if you need any further information. • I look forward to meeting you to discuss employment opportunities.

Signing off (Ending) • If Dear + name: Yours sincerely, • If Dear Sir/Madam: Yours faithfully, • Dear +name or Dear Sir/Madam: Yours,

Formal letters are characterized by: • Formal greetings and endings, e. g. Dear Mr. Brown… Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name), Dear Sir/Madam… Yours faithfully ( when you don’t know the person’s name). • Formal vocabulary/ set phrases, e. g. I am writing to apply for the position of…. • Formal linkers/ phrases, e. g. For this reason, therefore, however. • The use of the passive, e. g. I can be contacted…. • The use of full forms , e. g. I have always been interested in… ( Not: I’ve always… )