BEGINNING AND ENDING OF
A JOB APPLICATION LETTER
The beginning and the ending of a job application letter are equally
important.
SOME SUGGESTED BEGINNING SENTENCES:
1. Your advertisement for the position
of………..in………….dated……….has attracted my attention
and prompted me to request your favorable consideration of my
qualifications and suitability for the vacancy.
2. With reference to your advertisement in………….of…………
I would like to apply for the position of……………in your
company.
3. In…………..dated……….I have noticed your advertisement
for…………….I wish to be considered as an applicant for this
position.
4. I have read your advertisement in…………of………..seeking a
suitable person to fill the position of…………..I would like to
apply for this position.
5. I wish to apply for the position of……………..as advertised
in………………
6. I have read with interest your advertisement in……………and
wish to apply for the position of………………..
7. I am very interested in the vacancy you are advertising in
the………..and would like to apply for the position.
8. I am writing to enquire whether you have a vacancy in your
company for which I could use my experience and
qualifications.
SOME SUGGESTED CLOSING SENTENCES:
A good closing sentence can improve your chance of being selected
for an interview.
1. I would appreciate an interview to discuss my qualifications for
the position with you in greater detail. I am available for an
interview at your office at any time that is convenient for you (at
any time that you would suggest). My telephone number
is…………..
2. After you have had an opportunity to consider my qualifications
and the enclosed resume, could you please call me at……………or
inform me in writing about the possibility of my working for your
company. I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss my
qualifications and suitability for the vacancy with you.
3. I would appreciate an opportunity for a personal interview as I
am available to come to you office at any time that suits you. I
may be contacted by phone at……………… or by post at the
above address.
4. May I have an opportunity for a personal interview? I would be
grateful for an opportunity to discuss my application for the
position with you at your convenience.
5. Enclosed is the documentation relating to my qualifications for
the vacancy. I shall be pleased to provide further details at a
personal interview at a time that is convenient to you. I am
available to come to your office and can be contacted anytime at
the above address.
6. I look forward to a personal interview at a time that suits your
convenience.
7. I hope you will give my application favorable consideration and
grant me a personal interview.
8. I would appreciate a personal interview in order to give you
more details about myself.
9. I would be happy to call on you at your convenience to discuss
The possibility of putting my education and experience to work
for your company. Please let me know when it is convenient for
you to see me.