Letters of Application  Back to Previous Page

• Some firms do not have application forms and will expect you to write a letter instead.  A letter of application normally includes the information on the example below.  When you have written your letter you can also send it to other firms to ask about future vacancies.  Many firms keep letters on file until they have a vacancy. Remember to use positive words when writing about yourself.











Your Address
Your Telephone Number
Today's Date

Name and Address of Employer

Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss ... OR Sir/Madam
 

The job you are interested in, and how you found out about it.

Why you are interested in the job.

Information about yourself, for example:
Age
School/College attended
Qualifications (or exams to be taken) and other subjects studied
Details of any previous experience ie. jobs, work experience or training
OR enclose a copy of your C.V. 
The date you anticipate leaving school, college or training if applicable
Hobbies and interests

Name and address of two referees.
Yours sincerely (if you have used Mr/Mrs/Miss)
 OR
Yours faithfully (for Sir/Madam)



Your signature
(with your name printed underneath)



DON'T FORGET
Your letter may be your first contact with an employer so make sure it isn't your last !!!