Dear Sir/Madam, I read in the local newspaper that you are currently seeking staff to work at your campsite during the summer, and I am interested in applying . I am currently a student at Ravenscroft High School and I am keen to gain some work experience. I am available for work from July 3 rd until September 4 th . I am happy to work at any time of day from early in the morning until late at night. I am polite and friendly, so I would be happy to serve customers. I’m also physically fit, so I would willingly do manual labour such as keeping the campsite clean and tidy. My work experience includes volunteering with the junior football club and helping neighbours with gardening tasks. I am good at general repair work and and working with computers. I would be happy to meet you for an interview at your convenience . I attach my curriculum vitae . Thank you for your attention, Yours faithfully, Craig Daniels ➪ Greeting and closing line. These are the first and last lines of your letter. ➪ You can include information about where you saw the advert. ➪ Useful phrases for a letter of application. ➪ Describing yourself and your experience.
In your application letter, you should include the following information:
You can also include information about the following:
Here are some useful phrases for writing job application letters:
It is also a good idea to show in your letter that you understand what the job involves and that your expectations are realistic.
Use I am to describe your situation and personal qualities now.
Use I would be to describe your situation and qualities if you were given an opportunity. For example:
A gerund is a verb that is used as a noun. A gerund is a verb in its –ing form. Here are some examples of gerunds in the example letter.
Here are some verbs that are useful in job application letters. Some of them use prepositions.
Interested in + noun/verb-ing
Good at + noun/verb-ing
Willing + to-infinitive
Keen + to-infinitive
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