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S.3 English Language
Unit 4 Jobs – Writing: Application Letter
Part A Pre-writing
Job advertisement
Look at the job advertisement and give short answers to the questions.

We’re hiring
Kids’ World is looking for
student volunteers to work as
summer camp helpers.
Applicants must:

 be good with children

 enjoy working outdoors
 speak Putonghua and
English

Send your application to:

Human Resources Manager,
Kids’ World, 83 Queen’s Road,
Central, Hong Kong.

1. What job is advertised?

Summer camp helpers

2. What are the requirements of the job?

Be good with children, enjoy working outdoors and speak Putonghua and English
Letter of Application - Format & Organization
Label the different parts of the letter. Write the letters only. Then underline
- the applicant’s background in red
- the applicant’s response to the job requirements in blue
- the applicant’s request for an interview in black
A. date B. subject C. applicant’s address
D. applicant’s name (with surname) E. applicant’s signature F. purpose of writing
G. closing H. greeting I. recipient’s title and address
J. ask for an opportunity for an
interview

Flat 10B, Tanner Court,

C 11 King’s Road,
North Point, Hong Kong.

A 18 th July, 202__

5 Human Resources Manager,

Kids’ World, I
83 Queen’s Road,
Central, Hong Kong.

Dear Sir/ Madam, H

10 Re: Application for the position of summer camp volunteer B

F
I am writing to apply for the position of summer camp volunteer as advertised in the
South China Morning Post on 10th July, 202__.

I am currently a Secondary 3 student at St Margaret’s School. I have been a class

monitor for the past two years. My responsibilities include assisting teachers and
15 helping to maintain discipline in the classroom. As captain of the Swimming Team, I
have led the team successfully in inter-school competitions. I am also a member of
the Outdoors Club.

I believe that I am the perfect candidate for this position because I am used to
working with children. Last summer, I volunteered to teach English to
20 underprivileged children at a youth centre. The students enjoyed my classes because
I was enthusiastic and patient. By the end of the programme, I was told by my
supervisor that the students had learnt a great deal. In addition, I have excellent
skills in English and Putonghua.

I am also fit and active. I attend swimming training twice a week and hike in country
25 parks most weekends. I also enjoy canoeing, camping and many other outdoor
activities. Therefore, I feel that I would be an extremely energetic summer camp
volunteer.

I have enclosed my CV for your reference. I hope you will consider my application
J
and I look forward to the opportunity to attend an interview.

30 Yours faithfully, G
Roy Chan E
Roy Chan D
Letter of Application – Language
 Use past tense to talk about past experiences.
 Use present tense to talk about current responsibilities and facts about yourself.
 Use present perfect tense to talk about a past action that continues to the present.
e.g. I have been a member of the Computer Club for 3 years / since Form 1.
 Use formal language in a letter of application.

Greeting: Hello / Hi  Dear Sir/ Madam,  Dear Mr _____,/ Miss ______,/ Ms ______, 

Introduction:
 I wish to apply for the post of…which you advertised in…on…
 I refer to your advertisement in…dated…
 I would like to apply for the position of…
 I am writing in response to your advertisement posted on…

Applicant’s background – educational background, abilities, experience and achievements:

 I have an excellent command of…
 I have … years’ experience of working…
 I am an experienced user of…

Response to the job requirements (Give reasons for why you are applying for the job):
 I am particularly interested in this job as…
 I would be well suited to the position because…
 My professional qualifications / skills appear to be well suited to your company's requirements.

Request for an interview politely

 I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further details of the position with you personally.
 I would appreciate the opportunity for a face-to-face interview. I am available at any time at your
convenience.
 Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can
contribute to your organisation. Please contact me at (phone number) or (email).

Closing: Love / Best wishes  Yours faithfully / Respectfully yours 

** ‘Yours sincerely’ can be used when you address a person in their surname in the greeting.

Some favourable qualities of an employee

a good team player able to work under flexible fluent in various
pressure languages
organized responsible have strong have computer skills
communication skills
have problem-solving self-motivated passionate have good
skills/good at problem interpersonal skills
solving
Part B Writing Task
Your sister, Kate, is going to apply for the position of part-time sales staff. She would like you to help her
write a formal application letter for the job. Use the addresses and information in the advertisement and
the “Information about Kate Ho” to write the letter. Write not less than 180 words.

South China Morning Post 6th May 201_

Information about Kate Ho

 a Form 3 student at St. Teresa Secondary School

 a member of the Putonghua Club for the past three years
 the Chairlady of the Social Services Club at school
 have opportunities to meet different types of people
 has strong communication skills
 received the “Most Polite Student Award” and “The Most Outstanding Student
Award”in 2019 and 2020
 taking an elementary fashion design course

Address: Flat A, 12th Floor, Block 3, Hong Ying Mansion, 10 Fa Go Street,

Kowloon, Hong Kong.