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Writing for job application forms

Some job advertisements ask you to email them or write for an application form.

 

  • The letter or email should be short and to the point.
  • Include the job title and any reference number, and also say where you saw the job advertised. 
  • Check the letter or email carefully for errors.

If you are emailing rather than sending a letter the only differences are: 
  • you put your contact details (address, telephone number/s and email address) at the end of the email
  • you don't need to put in the date
  • you can replace 'Yours sincerely' with 'Regards'
  • you don't have to put in the full address of the company - the contact name and company name is enough.

 

Example Letter

 

12 High Street

Anytown AT12 41X

 

5 June 2011

 

Mr. Kenneth MacGregor

Personnel Manager

Business Inc.

21 Main Street

Someplace SP42 9QX

 

Dear Mr. MacGregor

 

Position of Clerical Assistant (Ref.12345)

 

With reference to the above position advertised in The Advertiser on 4 June, could you please send me an application form and any further details to the above address.

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Ian Smith

 

Ian Smith