The aim of writing a letter of application is to help you to "sell" yourself.It should state __1__the job you want,and should tell what your abilities are and what you have __2__.It should be simple,human,personal and brief without __3__out any necessary fact. In writing a letter of application,bear in mind that the things a possible employer is most __4__to want to know about are your qualifications,your achievements and your aims.The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part.If the first few sentences fail to __5__the reader's attention,the rest of the letter may not be __6__at all.Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not to your own need or desires.For example,instead of beginning with "I saw your __7__in today's paper."you might say"I have made a careful study of your advertising during the past six months"or "I have made a survey in my neighbourhood to find out how many housewives __8__your product and why they like it." Try to __9__generalities.Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now __10__.College graduates looking for their first positions often ask "What can I __11__in a letter?Employers want experience,which,naturally,no __12__has."The answer is that everything you have ever done is __13__. It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter.__14__a specific request for an interview of give the possible employer something definite to do or expect.An excellent __15__is to enclose(内附)a stamped,selfaddressed envelope with your letter.That makes it easier for a possible employer to get in touch with you. |