TEXT STRUCTURE

TEXT STRUCTURE

Pay attention to the table below.

These are the structures of application letters. YOUR TASK: find an example of an application letter and try to identify its text structure.

No.   Parts of the Application Letter

1      Your address

2      The address of the company you are writing to. Use complete title and            address; don't abbreviate.

3      Always make an effort to write directly to the person in charge of hiring.

4      Opening paragraph – Use this paragraph to specify which job you are                applying for, or, if you are writing to inquire whether a job position is open,         question the availability of an opening.

5       Middle paragraph(s)/body – This section should be used to highlight              your work experience which most closely matches the desired job                        requirements presented in the job opening advertisement. Do not simply             restate what is contained in your resume, but give strong reasons why you           are suited to the position.

6       Closing paragraph – Use the closing paragraph to ensure action on the              part of the reader. One possibility is to ask for an interview appointment              time. Make it easy for the personnel department to contact you by                      providing your telephone number and email address.

7      Always sign the application letter. ("enclosure" indicates that you are             enclosing your resume.)