Job Application Letter

This is a formal or semi-formal type of letter.

1-You are applying within the company you currently work at (formal)

2-You are applying because you met someone on the off chance (semi-formal)

3-You are responding to an advertisement (formal)

This kind of letter requires you to apply for a position or job in a company and thus there are specifics that you should consider as will be stated below.

 You start with a formal salutation.

Dear Sir/Madam

Some writers will write a reference line after the salutation.

REF; APLLYING FOR THE POSITION OF SALES PERSON.

1.   What is the position, when was it advertised and where?

Note that jobs are usually advertised in newspapers, radios and sometimes on televisions. It is important that you state where you got the advertisement from, when and the date if possible.

I would like to apply for the position of … advertised in "The Daily Nation" of May 20th, 2023 / under the classified job column.

I would like to express my interest in the position of a sales person in reference to your advertisement in The daily Nation newspaper of May 20th, 2023 under the classified job column.

2.   What makes you better than the others? Skills, education qualification, experience, personality

Note that there are many other people applying for this position, and thus you need to clearly show that you are the best candidate.

Age, qualifications, present job

I am 28 years, and graduated with a bachelor degree in macro and micro economics from Kensington University in 2018.

I am now 28 years. I am a graduate of Kensington University class of 2018, with a bachelor degree in macro and micro economics.

Experience

Since my graduation I have worked for……. for the past five years.

For the past five years after my graduation, I have worked as a ……………………at ……………….

Skills and personal qualities

I am hardworking, energetic and love challenges….

I consider myself a team player, with good interpersonal skills I deem pivotal in team work.

3.   Why are you interested in this position? What motivates you? Are you ready for an interview if needed?,  Who are the references to support your claims as a good person and hardworking man?

There is usually a reason why we take on jobs, sometimes for personal development

or accumulation of more experience. You need to state why you are motivated to take on the position. It is important that as you do so, you show how the company benefits from you accepting the position.

I am applying for this job because it will offer me a chance to not only my skills in your company, but also……

The position you offer will give me the opportunity to enhance skills and experience that I deem suitable for your company development.

As stated above, I believe my experience in sales makes me well suited for this position.

I am ready for an interview if needed.

I will be grateful if considered and ready for an interview if necessary.

My references are listed below and are willing to offer any information if needed.

4.   Formal ending, name, signature

I will be grateful for your positive response.

Your early positive response will be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely, ... (you know the name of person you are writing to)

Yours faithfully, ... (you don't know the name!)