Written response to a job advert

• Remember to read the advertisement carefully e.g. enclose a copy of your CV if it is asked for.
• Name of person to whom you are writing if you know it and/or position in the company.
• Name and address of the company.
• Your home address and telephone number.
• Job title or vacancy reference number.
• Where and when you saw the advertisement.
• Mention any documents you are enclosing e.g. your CV
• Try to give a good reason for being interested in the vacancy.
• If writing Dear Sir/Madam, you should end with Yours faithfully.
• Print your name clearly beneath your signature.
• Remember to keep a list for your own reference of companies you have applied to, the name of the contact, the date you applied and whether you sent your CV etc.

133 High Street Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9XX Mrs A Bruce Head Receptionist The Buckingham Hotel Mill Brow Wigan 14th August 2001 Dear Mrs Bruce Re: Hotel Receptionist Vacancy I would like to reply for the position of Hotel Receptionist, as advertised in the Wigan Reporter on Thursday 8th August. I am 24 years old and for the past 3 years I have been employed as a general clerical assistant in a small construction company. Your vacancy is of particular interest to me as my duties involve taking phone calls, arranging appointments and greeting clients, which I feel to be key for this post. I have a very pleasant, outgoing personality and am accustomed to dealing with people of all ages and levels. I enclose a copy of my current CV for your information. Please contact me should you require any further details. I look forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely R. Beaumont Enc. CV