Notes on Job applications

Job applications

 

Use formal language. Explain clearly which job you are applying for and, if you are responding to an advertisement, say where you saw it and when. Give all the necessary information about yourself, including age, qualifications, past employment, relevant experience and any special hobbies or interests, and explain why you are particularly interested in the job and why you think you are qualified to do it. Say when you would be available to attend an interview.

 

Opening

Dear Sir or Madam

 

Introduction (Reasons for writing)

I am writing in reply / response to your advertisement which appeared in today's / yesterday's edition of (The Guardian)

I am interested in applying for the post of …which was advertised in …on 22^nd September

 

Relevant experience

As you can / will see from my attached / enclosed CV I have....

I was appointed / promoted to the position of ...

My duties include ...

My duties / responsibilities range from ... to ...

I am also responsible for...

Reasons for applying. Suitability for job

I am now interested in working in a more dynamic environment...

Given the experience I have acquired / gained at ...

Given the qualifications I have achieved in ...

I consider myself well-equipped to ...

I feel I have / possess the necessary personal qualities to...

...meet / deal with the demands of the job.

I have included in my CV the details of ... who will be willing to provide you with a character reference.

 

Availability

I am available for interview at any time which might be convenient to you

I would be able to start work (next month / after serving out the two months notice in my present job)

Closing comment

I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully