Letter Template  

Name & Title:
Position:
Name and Address of Company:

Date:
   Your Address:
Tel: e-mail: 


Dear {Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr, Mr} {Name}, 

Position applied for and reference number may form a subject heading. 

Paragraph One:  
Why you are writing? 
Conventional opening stating the purpose of the letter, where and when you saw the vacancy advertised etc.

 
Paragraph Two: Useful to 'set the scene' for the reader. 
Who are you? 
What are you doing now or have done recently?
. 
 

Paragraph Three:  
Why you can do the job!
- Key Skills
- Personal Qualities 
- Relevant Experience, Achievements
Use the Job Description and Person Specification to 
'Fit Yourself to the Job' - give evidence! 
Be positive & imaginative but not arrogant.
 

Paragraph Four:  
What attracts you to the job? 
What attracts you to the Company?
Enthusiasm, Motivation, Confidence.
 

Paragraph Five: 
Conventional close - Confirm what you want!
Circumstances / Availability - for interview or meeting? .
 
  
Yours sincerely,
{signature}