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Applying for work: requesting an application form

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.

 

 

Example

 

12 High Street

Anytown AT12 41X

 

5 June 2008

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