Guidelines on how to write application letter, Exams of English

Download Guidelines on how to write application letter and more Exams English in PDF only on Docsity! Your Street Address, City, Zip Code, Telephone Number, (Skip a line) Month, Day, Year. (Skip a line) Title, Name of Organization, Street or P. O. Box Address, City-Code, (Skip a line) Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name: RE: SPECIFY THE DEPARTMENT/POSITION YOU WISH TO WORK IN DEPENDING ON YOUR ELIGIBILITY 1st or opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information about yourself. 2nd Paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter). Demonstrate that you know enough about the employer or position to relate your background to the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit for the employer’s needs. (Focus on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you.) This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position. 3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. If you will be in the employer’s location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate when. Thank the employer for her/his consideration. Sincerely, (Your handwritten signature [on hard copy]) Your name typed