LETTERS
OF APPLICATION
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A letter o application may be written when we apply for a
permanent/temporary job or educational course
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It is important to include only the information that is relevant,
and to use a suitable style, formal or semi-formal
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The first paragraph mentions the
reason for writing. It can also include
the
name of the job/course you are applying
for and
where you saw it advertised
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The main body paragraphs can include:
what
you are doing now,
what work experience you have,
your academic qualifications, and
the personal qualities which make you
suitable for the job or course
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In your final paragraph, you can:
summarise the points in the main body
thank the person for considering your
application
ask the person to consider you for the
job/course
mention the possibility of further
communication
Present
tenses are normally used but some past tenses canbe used to describe
your past experience. You may also use future constructions.
