Writing a Successful Application Letter

Format

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Dear Sirs,

Use

“Dear Sirs,” with “Yours faithfully,”,

(Dear

Mr …/Ms…

)

and “Dear Mr…/Ms…” with “Yours

sincerely,”.

Paragraph 1: The introduction, saying what you are applying for.

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I would like/wish to apply for …

Paragraph 2: Details of yourself in this order:

Age, nationality, sex, whether married or single; details of your

education, naming the schools, etc., and the years you attended each.

Paragraph 3: Explain your English studies – how many years, and approximately

number of hours, lessons, etc., and weekly. Give details of the highest
examination passed and of any certificate(s) gained. Mention any
special success in English!

Paragraph 4: Give your reason(s) for applying for work, course, scholarship, etc.

Say what you are ready to put into it (how hard you will work, and so
on), and what you hope to gain from it. Use the word ‘try’ in this
paragraph.

Paragraph 5: Mention anything similar to this work, course, scholarship, etc., ever

undertaken by you. Give details of anything you’ve done that is

related to the thing applied for. Attach references if possible.

Paragraph 6: Conclusion: Say you are ready to turn up at any time; that you hope

your Application will be well received.

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Please let me know if you need any more information about me. I

hope you will favour this application, and I look forward to hearing
from you./

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If there is any further information you need, please do not hesitate to

write to me at any time./

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If you think well of my application, I would be happy to come to your

office for the interview at any time convenient./

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I will be glad to have your reply as soon as possible.

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I look forward to receiving a favourable reply.

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Yours faithfully,

(Yours

sincerely

,)