First Paragraph

• State the job you’re applying for.

• Where you found out about it.  Organisations like to know which of their advertising sources are reliable.

• When you're available to start work

Second Paragraph

• Why you're interested in that type of work

• Why the company attracts you.  This could be size or what they do.

Third Paragraph

• Summarise your strengths and how they might help.

• Relate your skills to the roles within the job.

Last Paragraph

• Mention any dates that you won't be available for interview.

• Thank the employer and say you look forward to hearing from them soon.

 

If you start with a name (e.g. "Dear Mr Bloggs") you should end with "Yours sincerely". If you start with "Dear Sir or Madam" you should end with "Yours faithfully".

 

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