Klaus F.

Maas 1

Letter of application
Remember that you are responding to an advertisement in this letter. That will guide some of your text. Make sure that you comment on specific
qualifications that are listed in the advertisement.

Addressee sender's address

Date

PURPOSE FUNCTIONS Comment

Addressing the employer, Dear Director, If you can get the name of the
personnel manager, Dear Sir/Madam, appropriate person, it will be
director of human resource to your benefit, differentiating
Dear Mrs/ Mr/Ms ......... , you from the other candidates.

First paragraph Two or three sentences in length

● Position or job in a
firm
● source
● the firm's needs
● your qualification
● your job experience
● future plans
1. I am applying for your Sales Trainee position which was posted on Start with an interest-creating
CUcareers.com. You indicate a need for a school-leaver with an interest sentence in which you appeal
to the employer’s needs.
in business and sales. I will do my GCSE ordinary level in June 2006 at Be as specific as you can
the Clemens-Brentano-Ralschule, Koblenz, and I have held part-time about the position desired.
sales positions throughout school.
2. My editing position with our school newspaper during the last two years If you are a student with
has provided me with experience related to the Proofreader position related employment
experience, you may want to
which was advertised in The Cologne NEWS on March 5. I will do my mention your experience
GCSE ordinary level in June 2006 at the Clemens-Brentano-Ralschule, instead of your degree in the
Koblenz, with excellent marks in English, and I plan to enter the field of first paragraph:
publishing.
3. I am very interested in the position of Customer Service Representative
with (name of the firm).
4. Mark Miller, a systems analyst with your company recently informed me of
two vacancies in this division. I will do my GCSE ordinary level in June
2006 at the Clemens-Brentano-Realschule, Koblenz, I have never had the
chance to work in this field, but I would welcome the chance
Klaus F. Maas 2

Second paragraph Three to five sentences in length. Comment

● specific courses, 1. My hobbies are ............... and ................ . They have helped to give me a Emphasize a match between
abilities, feeling for dealing (with children/ matters with perseverance = the skills which you possess
● skills required in the and those which are required
Ausdauer/tact. As far as I can see these are skills that are required in the by the employer
advertisements
position you are offering.
● your answer
● class projects, 2. My combination of formal education (Realschule) and some practical training Use the advertisement to
examples of your (= Praktikum) will enable me to be a productive member of your treatment guide your writing
experience or previous team even though there will be enough space for further learning.
or current employment 3. My practical training in the field of social services (Sozialarbeit) provided
proven ability to learn
me with a strong working knowledge of the social work field. My experience
new information
quickly as a voluntary worker at the Red Cross has given me the opportunity to
● a reference to your cv learn how to get along in difficult situations.

Third paragraph Two to three sentences in length. Comment

● how the employer can 1. Should you need additional information, you can reach me at (614) 555-1212 for additional information
get in touch with you during the evening, or leave a message at (614) 555-4141 during the day. I
● availability can also be reached by email at jcollege@yahoo.com. I am available for an
● thank the person for
interview at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. I look ending formula
taking time to give you
consideration forward to hearing from you soon.
2. I am available for an interview during...(list dates or months or whenever
you are available). You can reach me at (614) 555-1212 from 3:00 p.m.-7:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. I look forward to hearing from you.
3. I am excited about the possibility of working for (name of the firm)
Should
4. you need more information, you can reach me by phone at (614) 555-
8989
5. or by email at sstudent@aol.com. I am available for an interview at your
convenience.
Sincerely Yours,
Julie Formica
Klaus F. Maas 3

(Jukie Formica)
enclosure : Curriculum vitae, 2 references