FORMAL LETTERS APPLYING FOR A JOB 1- If you do not know the name of the person : Dear Sir / Madam, _______________________________ Yours faithfully,

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FORMAL LETTERS APPLYING FOR A JOB 1- If you do not know the name of the person : Dear Sir / Madam, _______________________________ Yours faithfully,

2- If you know the surname: Dear Mr / Ms /Mrs…, ___________________________________ Yours sincerely,

3- Do not write contracted forms: I am, do not, is not, etc. NEVER: I’m 4- Divide the information in paragraphs: 1st paragraph: why you are writing. I am writing in response to your advertisement, which I read in …. And I would like to apply for the post.

2nd paragraph: your personal qualities.

3rd paragraph: indirect questions and further information about the job

4th paragraph: availability for the interview.

Closing sentence: I look forward to hearing from you. 5- Leave a blank line between paragraphs. 6- You may have to make up a completely different personality to suit the job.