Week 9

Personnel appointments
APPLYING FOR A JOB
Layout letter
Opening
-The terms vacancy or post are used instead of the world job
-It is best to state what you are doing and give a date or reference
I would like to apply for the post of programmer advertised in this month’s edition
of computers.
-start to open: I am writing to ask if u might have a vacancy in your…/I was
recommended by…,who is currently working in your company/who has had a long
association with your company/who is one of your suppliers, contact you
concerning…
Request for an application form
- Write to ask for an application form.
I am 23 years old, and have recently graduated from…with diploma/degree in..
(give the subject, and mention any special topics you studied..)
Closing
-there is no need to give any more information at this stage
Please could you send me an application for and any other relevant details?