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BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

LETTER OF APPLICATION RECIPIENT – personnel manager of a company or other organisation; the director of a school or college PURPOSE - to apply for a position, or a scholarship or a course of study that has been advertised CONTENT – the letter should highlight the specific qualifications, accomplishments, and abilities or work experience that have special relevance for the position you are applying for

LETTER OF APPLICATION – ORGANISATION AND CONTENT Dear Sir or Madam - Dear Mr/Ms... Say why you are writing. Name the position which you are applying for. Refer to the advertisement (when and where you saw the advertisement). Explain why you are interested in the position. Give relevant personal information (education, work experience, interests, etc.) Explain why you are suitable for the job (give reasons in support of your application). Express your hopes for a favourable answer to your letter. Conclude the letter by saying that you are available for an interview. Yours faithfully – Yours sincerely

LETTER OF APPLICATION – USEFUL PHRASES 1st PARAGRAPH - REASONS FOR WRITING I would like to apply for the job of... which was advertised in... on... I saw your advertisement in The Economist of 25 August 2015 for the position of... I am writing to apply for...as advertised in... I am interested in applying for the position of... I am writing with regard/reference to your job advertisement for the post of... I am writing in connection with...

LETTER OF APPLICATION – USEFUL PHRASES 2nd & 3rd PARAGRAPH – PROVIDING ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION With regard to your requirements, I believe I meet all of them. I believe my professional training and career objectives meet your requirements. I would particularly welcome the chance to work for your company and as you will notice in my curriculum vitae, the job you are offering matches both my personal and professional interests. I have just completed a three-year course in... I have just graduated in...from the University of... I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Bocconi University.

LETTER OF APPLICATION – USEFUL PHRASES 2nd & 3rd PARAGRAPH – PROVIDING ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION As you can see from my enclosed CV I have considerable work experience in project management and... This has helped me develop an excellent understanding of... I believe that my expertise in...might be of great interest to you. My work experience has familiarised me with many of the challenges involved in... I am fluent in English and I have a working knowledge of German. I have been told that I am a... person. I was responsible for... My interests are...

LETTER OF APPLICATION – USEFUL PHRASES 4th PARAGRAPH – CONCLUDING WITH POSITIVE COMMENTS ABOUT FUTURE CONTACT I would be pleased to discuss my curriculum vitae with you in greater detail at an interview. I appreciate your time in reviewing my enclosed CV and I would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss my qualifications and experience with you. I hope you will consider my application, and let me inform you that I am available for interview at your convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information. I look forward to hearing from you.