Help! I need to apply for a job in English!
Writing a job application email or letter is a useful skill and it isn’t very difficult. You need to choose and organize your information clearly and logically. Also, you need to make sure your style and language is appropriate.
What information should I include?
You should include the following information in the following order. Try to write each section in a separate sentence or paragraph.
Reason(s) for writing
Age / present job / qualifications
Work experience & key accomplishment
Personal qualities
Closing remarks
Do’s and Don’ts
Do
Make sure you address the key requirements in the job advertisement.
Use polite & slightly formal language. E.g. I would appreciate it if…
Passive language. E.g. I can be contacted by NOT You can contact me.
Use common starting and ending phrases
Don’t
Use contractions and casual language. E.g. I’ll go.
Don’t copy what you say in your resume.
Write your life story – it should encourage the reader to look at your resume
Sample Job Application letter / email
Here is a sample application email / letter. The useful phrases are in red. Use these to keep your email clear and to keep the style and tone correct.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of junior marketing manager, which was advertised on the 105 Job bank this week.
I am 25 years old and currently working in Taipei. I have a BA degree in marketing from the University of Arizona, in the United States. I have excellent English communication skills and I am fluent in Mandarin.
I have been working for Maximum Impact, a small marketing company based in Taipei, for three years. During this time, I gained many practical skills including customer relations management, computer skills, and personal communication skills. I also had the opportunity to run several marketing campaigns. One of these was very successful and exceeded our client’s expectations.
I consider myself to be punctual, hard-working, and very good with people. I work well in a team and I am good at meeting performance targets.
I am available for an interview any weekday morning. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you can have any other questions about my experience or skills. I can be contacted by phone on (02)2555-5555 or 0955-555-555.
Please find my resume attached.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Alice Lin
Please feel free to use this letter or make some changes to it to suit your needs. Good luck with your new job!
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