Moscow State University, created by Chernova Natalya

1. “ H O W T O ” 
LETTER OF APPLICATION
CV + Letter of
application

2. BASICS
• Letter of application is still a formal letter – the
layout is the same!
• Provide as much information about yourself as you
can – you are advertising yourself!
• Follow the structure and be creative with the
content!

3. MAIN POINTS OF THE LETTER
• Explain clearly which position you are interested in
• You can mention how you know about the position
available (where you have seen the advert, etc.)
• Tell the employer why you want the job

4. MAIN POINTS OF THE LETTER
• Tell the employer why you are the ideal candidate
for the job
• Summarize your main carrier achievements and
experiences relevant to the post
• Finally, explain how you think you can contribute to
the company and help it become successful

5. TEMPLATE
uly 23, 2013
Acme Investments, Inc.
Attn: Thomas Burgin
4634 W . Industrial Dr., Ste. 24
H ouston, TX 45987
H arold W aybird
586 Main St.
Brighton, TX 45965
Phone: (555) 555-­1212
Email: hwaybird@email.com
Dear. Mr. Burgin,
I am writing to you to express my interest in the Office Manager position currently available at
Acme Investments, Inc. I believe that I am an excellent fit for this position, given my extensive
background in office management and administration. I believe that the Office Manager is the
driving force of a businesses support team, and I know that my skills and qualifications prove my
ability to fill that role.

6. TEMPLATE
Dear. Mr. Burgin,
I am writing to you to express my interest in the Office Manager position currently available at
Acme Investments, Inc. I believe that I am an excellent fit for this position, given my extensive
background in office management and administration. I believe that the Office Manager is the
driving force of a businesses support team, and I know that my skills and qualifications prove my
ability to fill that role.
In the job description for the position that Acme Investments posted, there were some
requirements that stood out to me:
● Must possess the ability to support a busy office by maintaining office systems and
managing staff
● Required to manage office efficiency through support of systems and staff, setting clear
objectives, and completing tasks with a deadline
● Exceptional professional interpersonal skills a must, as the right candidate will be
interfacing with company staff, clients, and partners on a daily basis
In my previous role, I successfully supported an office of over 100 people. I have always had a
natural ability to work well with people, help customers, and mesh with with office staff. I
understand that good interpersonal skills allow for a more comfortable and cohesive office
environment.
I believe that after you have reviewed my application and resume you will see that I possess an
excellent skill set which matches your requirements perfectly. If you have any further questions
or require additional documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and
consideration.

7. TEMPLATE
managing staff
● Required to manage office efficiency through support of systems and staff, setting clear
objectives, and completing tasks with a deadline
● Exceptional professional interpersonal skills a must, as the right candidate will be
interfacing with company staff, clients, and partners on a daily basis
In my previous role, I successfully supported an office of over 100 people. I have always had a
natural ability to work well with people, help customers, and mesh with with office staff. I
understand that good interpersonal skills allow for a more comfortable and cohesive office
environment.
I believe that after you have reviewed my application and resume you will see that I possess an
excellent skill set which matches your requirements perfectly. If you have any further questions
or require additional documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Respectfully,
H arold W aybird
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8. EXTRA TIPS
• Write professionally – clear and to the point
• Check the grammar and spelling, it takes a minute,
really
• Check that you gave all the contact information
that an employer may need
• Don’t repeat your CV in you letter of application!

9. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!