HOW TO WRITE AN ENGLISH LETTER OF APLICATION FOR A JOB

[Month/Day/Year]
[Name of Company Applying To]
Attn: [Full Name of Hiring Manager]
[Street Address]
[City/State/Zip]
[Your Full Name]
[Street Address]
[City/State/Zip]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Dear. Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name of Hiring Manager] (or) To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you to express my interest in the [Title of Position Applying For] position currently
available at [Company Name]. I believe that I am an excellent fit for this position, [state your
reason for being a good fit for the position.]
In the job description for the position that Acme Investments posted, there were some
requirements that stood out to me.
[List job requirements that you can relate to your background experience.]
[Add a paragraph or two to briefly describe your background and how it relates to the job
requirements for the position to which you are applying.]
I believe that after you have reviewed my application and resume you will see that I possess an
excellent skill set which matches your requirements perfectly. If you have any further questions
or require additional documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Full Name]

Figure 1: Template Letter of Aplication

July 23, 2013

Acme Investments, Inc.
Attn: Thomas Burgin
4634 W. Industrial Dr., Ste. 24
Houston, TX 45987
Harold Waybird
586 Main St.
Brighton, TX 45965
Phone: (555) 5551212
Email: hwaybird@email.com
Dear. Mr. Burgin,
I am writing to you to express my interest in the Office Manager position currently available at
Acme Investments, Inc. I believe that I am an excellent fit for this position, given my extensive
background in office management and administration. I believe that the Office Manager is the
driving force of a businesses support team, and I know that my skills and qualifications prove my
ability to fill that role.
In the job description for the position that Acme Investments posted, there were some
requirements that stood out to me:
Must possess the ability to support a busy office by maintaining office systems and
managing staff
Required to manage office efficiency through support of systems and staff, setting clear
objectives, and completing tasks with a deadline
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills a must, as the right candidate will be
interfacing with company staff, clients, and partners on a daily basis
In my previous role, I successfully supported an office of over 100 people. I have always had a
natural ability to work well with people, help customers, and mesh with with office staff. I
understand that good interpersonal skills allow for a more comfortable and cohesive office
environment.
I believe that after you have reviewed my application and resume you will see that I possess an
excellent skill set which matches your requirements perfectly. If you have any further questions
or require additional documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and
consideration.

Respectfully,

Harold Waybird

Figure 2: Letter of Aplication

Part 1 of 3: Basics
1. Begin by adding your contact information at the top. Have your letter developed with
a letterhead. This will ensure that the hiring company can reply to you. This should
include your whole address and phone number(s), emails, twitter account and even
Linked In address whenever possible..

2. Write the name of the employer to whom you are applying for the job. Include the
address.

3. Write the date in the letter.

4. Write the name of the person to whom you are writing.

If their name is not known, write Sir/Madam.

Part 2 of 4: The contents of the letter

1. State the position to which you are applying so that the employer knows for certain.
Explain where you found the advertisement too, such as in a newspaper, via a job site or
through a friend who works there, etc.

2. Begin the letter by telling the employer why you want the job. Also explain why the
job would be suitable for you. Do not forget to mention if the company is a leader in its
industry and that it will make good progress by adding you to their team.

3. In the next paragraph, summarize your strengths and any particular qualifications
or experience that would be considered relevant to the post.

Refer to your CV for more explanations of your qualifications and skills.

4. Include the most relevant aspects of your career in the next paragraph.

Part 3 of 3: Finishing up the letter

1. Finally, explain how you think you can contribute to the company and help it
become successful.

2. If they are going to contact you, at the bottom of the letter but before your
closing and signature, write I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience.

3. End appropriately. Use Yours sincerely or Yours faithfully.

4. Sign and write your name underneath.