Useful Vocabulary for Letters of Application In the introduction I am writing to apply for the post/ position of .....as advertised / which was advertised ( in the Times on 13 May 2010 / in the local newspaper/ on the noticeboard in my school) I am writing in response to the job which I saw advertised in (the Daily Herald) With reference to your advertisement in the Guardian (of 25 January 2003), I would like to apply for the post of ...... I saw your advertisement in.....
Letters Letters FORMAL, INFORMAL, TRANSACTIONAL TASK 1 Read the extracts and answer the questions. · Where are the extracts from? · What is the purpose of each letter? · How do they differ? · Which extracts are examples of formal letters? · How is the reader addressed in a formal letter? · What are the closing remarks for formal letters? · What is the salutation in a friendly letter? · How would you end extracts 1,2,3 ? · How would you begin the extracts 4 and 5? 1. Dear Mr Miller, I received your kind invitation to the reception. Unfortunately, owing to other commitments. I will be unable to attend ... 2. Dear Ralph, l just got your invitation to the company's event. l `m afraid I can't make it because I've a/ready made plans which l can "t change ... 3. Dear Sirs,
LETTER OF ENQUIRY An enquiry letter is what we send to a person or a company when we need more information about a product or service offered by that person or company. These letters are often written in response to an advertisement. 1. What is the intended purpose of the inquiry that I intend to write? 2. Who is the intended recipient? 3. How can I let my recipient know that I am seriously interested in their product/service/job offer? General Rules to Follow: Be polite. Be clear and organized about what you want/need to know. Express thankfulness for time and effort. The K.I.S.S. principle keep it short and simple SAMPLE LETTER Dear Ms Smith
January 17, 2014 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to complain about the computer I bought at your store last week. When I tried to turn the computer on at home, it did not work. The screen was black and the computer made an odd noise. I performed in the manner as the user manual wrote. Since the computer was guaranteed for 2 years, I took it back to your store but the shop assistant did not help me. She was impolite and arrogant and she said that she could do nothing. I am most disappointed and require my money back or a new product. I hope that this problem will find a solution in a week. Yours faithfully Mari Mets (117) January 21, 2014 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing in response to your advertisement in the last week edition of "The Job-Hunter". I would like to attend the TV talent show. I am 19 years old, have graduat
ee. Last year, I worked as a car salesman in my brothers company. My responsibilities there were checking the cars, talking to clients and signing the papers. I also own a couple rental properties, which make me money passively. I consider myself to be trustworthy, enterprising and independent. If necessary I can supply references from the manager of the company. I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit your agency and discuss my application with you in person. I am available for an interview any day after 4 p.m. If my application is successful, I will be available to start work on 14th July. I am enclosing my CV. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Tõnis Saare
My mother-tongue is Estonian. Also, my Lithuanian is good, because my husband is Lithuanian and I have lived in Lithuania for ten years. I love to travel and I have excellent communication skills, because I have attended in communication skills improvment courses. I believe that I would be an ideal candidate for the position. I consider myself to be reliable and industrious worker, and am capable of working on my own initiative. I would be grateful if you would consider my application for this position. Please find my enclosed CV and two references from previous employers. If there is any further information you require, please contact me. Yours sincerely, Kätlin Marist(Ms) Enc. CV
FORMAL LETTER 120 (+/-10%) words I It is a formal letter. Do not use any contracted forms (don’t, can’t, I’m etc.)! II * Dear Mr. Smith / Dear Ms. Smith (No first name!!!) * Kui teame nime, siis lõpp – Yours sincerely ja ülesandes antud nimi * Kui nime pole öeldud, siis – Dear Sir or Madam * Kui nime ei tea, siis lõpus Yours faithfully ja ülesandes antud nimi Do not use your own name!!! Te olete kas Jürid või Marid, Urved või Urmased jne. Enamasti Mart Mets või Mari Mets
available) I am writing to apply for the post advertised in... I am writing in response to your advertisement in... Paragraph 2, 3 What are you doing now, previous experience Qualifications (also personality traits, if necessary) NB! Relevant information I have graduated from... (with honors) My degree is in... I attended a.... course Final paragraph + closing sentence Closing remarks: thank the person for considering your application, ask the person to consider you for the job, mention the possibility of further communication. I have enclosed my CV... I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with two references, I would be happy to provide any further information, if you wish me to attend an interview, I am available at any time, Thank you for considering my application. NB! I look forward to hearing from you. Sign-of Yours faithfully (if you don’t know the name) Yours sincerely (if you know the name)
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