Letter Writing: Useful Phrases
Phrases for Letters about Employment
Openings:
The standard opening for formal correspondence is Dear
| Dear Sir
|
Dear Mr
|
| Dear Madam |
Dear Mrs |
| Dear Sir or Madam |
Dear Ms |
| Dear Sirs |
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Useful phrases:
| I am writing in response to your advertisement
in [publication]
|
Thank you for your letter of [date] offering me the post
of
|
| I am writing to apply for the post of |
I am delighted to accept the position of [job title] |
| I should be pleased to attend an interview |
I look forward to starting work with you |
Closures:
| Thank you for considering this application |
| I should be pleased to attend an interview |
| Please do not hesitate to contact me on the above number if
you should require further information |
| I look forward to hearing from you |
If you know the name of the person use:
Yours sincerely
If you don’t know the name of the person use:
Yours faithfully
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