Sample letter of appilication letter

[ Letters of application should be in the form of business letters ]

[ Here is a letter as a 'Reply to an advertisement for a junior clerk'. ]

[ From Address]

24 Old Gate

Saranpur

6th December, 2007

[ To Address]

Messrs Abdul Rahim & Sons

Merchants

Saranpur

[Salutation here..]

Gentlemen,

[Body of letter should contain 3 steps:]

[step1:A short introduction stating whether the writer is answering an advt. or is applying on his own responsibility.]

Ex:I wish to apply for the post of junior clerk, advertised in today's The Hindu.

[step2:A statement of his age,education,experience.]

Ex:Iam 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.

[step3:A conclusion giving references,testimonials,or an expression of the applicant's earnestness of purpose.]

Ex: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,

[your name]

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Hope this would help you my friend.