Letter of application

( a letter for a job or a course)

Layout of the letter

Opening remarks/ reason for writing (name of the job/ course, where and when you saw the ad)

Age/ present job or study/ qualifications relevant for the position Work experience (voluntary work; internship) Personal qualities and skills suitable for the job/ course Closing remarks When you are available, references you send

1. A formal greeting
Dear Sir/ Madam (if you don¶t know the name of the person you¶re writing) Dear Mr Green (when you know the person) Dear Ms Green (feministic and correct!) Dear Mrs Green (old-fashioned)

5. A formal ending
Yours faithfully (when you don¶t know the person¶s name) Yours sincerely (when you know the person¶s name)+ your full name

Grammar points
‡ Present Simple to describe the skills/personal qualities ‡ Past Simple to talk about past experiences ‡ Present Perfect to talk about present work/studies

Informal Style
About your advert I want to apply for I got my teaching certificate I¶ve had a job in I think I¶m always on time I like working with kids There¶s a note from my boss I¶d like it if you hire me I¶m free to talk to you Drop me a line sometime

Formal Style
With reference to your advertisement« I am interested in applying for « I completed my certificate in Education I have been working for I consider myself punctual I enjoy working with children I enclose a reference from my present employer I would be grateful if you consider my application I am available for interview I look forward to hearing from you