A letter applying for employment should contain:
(a) A short introduction stating whether the writer is answering an advertisement or is applying on his
own responsibility.
(b) A statement of his age, education and experience.
(c) A conclusion giving references, testimonials, or an expression of the applicant’s earnestness of purpose.
Letters of application should be in the form of business letters.
[Reply to an advertisement for a junior clerk]
24 Old Gate
Saranpur
3rd October, 2001
Messrs Abdul Rahim & Sons
Merchants
Saranpur
Gentlemen,
I wish to apply for the position of junior clerk, advertised in today’s The Hindu.
I am eighteen years old, and have just passed the Matriculation Examination from the Saranpur High School. I have also taken a course in type-writing and book-keeping. I enclose some testimonials, and would refer you to the Principal of the Saranpur School for my character.
If I am given the post, I can assure you I will do my best to give you satisfaction.
Yours faithfully,
Nathu Ram Baxi
Further Official Letters
(Request to the Postmaster)
46 Kingsway
Nagpur 440 001
18 Jan. 2001
The Postmaster
Head Post Office
Nagpur 440 001
Dear Sir,
I have recently shifted from 25 Park Street, Nagpur 440 002 to 46 Kingsway, Nagpur 440 001.
I shall be grateful if you will kindly redirect my letters to the new address.
Yours faithfully,
K. Joseph
(Letter of inquiry to an educational institution)
Desaipeta
Vetapalem 523187
21 May 2001
The Director
APTECH
4/7 Brodipet
Guntur 522 002
Dear Sir,
I have passed the B.Sc. degree examination with Electronics as the main subject. I intend to have a
course in Computer Science and would like to know the details of the courses taught at your institution. Could you please send me a copy of your prospectus?
Yours faithfully,
N. Mahesh
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