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Formal Letters Section 2 Letters of application Keywords Section 3 * It is very important to be able to write a good letter when you are applying for a job. This kind of letter is called a letter of application. * Sometimes you will have to fill in an application form, but at other times you will be asked to write a letter. * Many people send a Curriculum Vitae, or CV for short, with a letter of application. * A CV gives all the basic details about you and means your letter of application can be quite short. * If you have not prepared a Curriculum Vitae/CV, you will need to give all the important details about yourself in your letter. * These are important things which an employer needs to know about you. – age. – school attended. – educational record. – work experience. – any special skills. – hobbies or interests. – have you got references – are you available for interview Junior Certificate School Programme 37
Letter Writing Letter of application (1) – Sample (without CV) Your address The date 63 Glenwood Drive, Brooklawn, Glentown, Dublin 22. 26 th June 2008 The Manager, Mac's Superstore, Red Lane, Dublin 8. Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to apply for the position of shop assistant as advertised in the 'Evening Herald' on 25 th June. I am fifteen years old, and have just completed third year in Brooklawn Community College, Glentown. I received the Junior Certificate. My strongest subjects were English, Mathematics, Home Economics and Metalwork. For the past year, I have had a part-time job in a local supermarket where I have gained some experience of working with the public. My interests are swimming, athletics and cycling. I am a member of my local youth club and have helped organise activities for the members. I can supply references from the principal of my secondary school, Ms. A. Burke, and from the manager of Thrifty Supermarket, Mr. J. Kenny. I am available for interview at any time. Yours faithfully, Karen Andrews. The name or title of the person you are writing to The address you are writing to Greeting Paragraph saying why you are writing Information about your education Information about your job/work experience Your hobbies & interests Names of people who can give a reference saying what kind of person you are Finishing line of letter Use this ending when you do not know the name of the person you are writing to Your signature 38 Letter Writing
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