Years 10 & 11 How To Apply for Work Experience Write A Letter ...

Dear Mr HendersonDear Sir/MadamPlease forward your currentCollege Prospectus and anyfurther information on coursesin catering.Yours sincerelyWith reference to the advertisement inthe Mercury last Friday for the post ofClerical Assistant, please forward furtherdetails and an application form. I haveenclosed a SAE.Yours faithfullyAlex BinghamSam BarkerDear Mrs HanoverI would like to apply for the post of trainee clerical assistant asadvertised in the Mercury last Friday.I am particularly keen to work in a commercial accounts department andgain further qualifications.I enclose my CV and shall be pleased to attend for interview at any time.Yours sincerelyChris BrownYour addressINCLUDE:Your telephone number and STD codeThe dateThe employers’ name and address and the name of theperson you are writing toThe job you are applying forInformation about yourself that is relevant to thatjob such as your age, the school you attend, theexams you are taking etc.The name and address of someone ho would be willingto give a reference about you (you must ask thisperson if they are willing to act as a referee beforeyou send off the letter)REMEMBER TO:Sign the letter (a letter addressed “Dear Sir” shouldbe signed “Yours faithfully” and one to “Dear MrsJohnson” should be signed “Yours sincerely”)Print your name in capitals beneath your signatureWrite neatly and clearly – no alterationsKeep your letter conciseEnclose your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and send it with acovering letter if you want o give more informationUse your Record of Achievement/Progress File andAction Plan to help you write your letterRemember that the time taken to complete a letter can berewarded with an interview.