Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A. Definition
• A letter that you write to accompany when you are applying for a job.
(Cambridge Dictionary)
• Use of personal pronoun (I, you, we, they, me, you, your, etc.)
• Use of simple past tense to describe experience
• Use of special expression (e.g., Dear Sir, Sincerely, Best regards, etc.)
The Example of An Application Letter
To whom / address Remi Monoco, Executive Assistant
The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
457 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
10022
Salutations Dear Mr. Monoco:
Statement of I am applying for the position of Office Associate with the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance (MWA)
purpose based on the recommendation of a mutual friend, Kim Power.
Qualification I will graduate in May 2016 from the University of Virginia (U.Va.) with a Bachelor of Urban and
Content
Closure Kim Power is sending you a letter in regards to my qualifications, and I look forward to discussing
my candidacy for this position with you as well. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
I hope to hear back from you soon.
Tony Stark
Thank You.
You are great!