A FORMAL LETTER OF APPLICATION

PARAGRAPH 1 REASONS FOR WRITING Simply state your reasons for writing: - Im writing to you with reference to… - Im writing in order to apply for… - Im interested in applying for the job of…

PARAGRAPH 2 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS qualifications skills Write about your qualifications and practical skills - I think I would be a good teacher due to my teaching experience… -I am a third-year student at Oxford University… -I speak Spanish well and have a good knowledge of… -I am fluent in spoken and written… -In addition, I hold a certificate in…

PARAGRAPH 3 PERSONAL QUALITIES Give examples to show your personal qualities -I get along easily with people… -I think I am a … person. For instance, I have… -I also feel that I can … / I am familiar with … You can mention some of your experience -… since I have worked in a shop before -I enclose a copy or my CV / Find enclosed my CV

PARAGRAPH 4 WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED? Explain why you are interested in the job -I would really like to work in your shop as a I love meeting people… -I would like to work for you because Im very interested in… -I would also like to learn about… -I feel that … is extremely important

FORMAL ENDING - Please do not hesiteate to contact me if you require any further information - I look forward to hearing from you soon Yours sincerely, (when you know the persons name) Yours sincerely, (when you know the persons name) Yours faithfully, (when you dont) Yours faithfully, (when you dont) Your signature Your signature Print you name Print you name