An application letter

I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager advertised in the 'News Shopper' of 14 February 2002.

I have worked in the retail industry for a total of ten years, first as a sales assistant in a department store and for the last three years as a Section Head and Deputy Manager at Jones the Bootmaker.

I am applying for this position as I am looking to progress from junior to senior management. I have always been interested in the latest fashion trends and developments and I believe your organisation is a well-run quality fashion business. I would very much like to work for your company.

I believe I have all the skills, knowledge and expertise that you are looking for. I have lots of retail initiative, can schedule and prioritise tasks and can work to strict deadlines. I also work particularly well with people and would enjoy leading the team and working with clients and customers

I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be able to invite me for an interview.


letter of application

1-If you are responding to a job advertisement you may be asked to write a letter of application. This is the letter which lists all your work experience and qualifications and should also explain why you want the job. Begin your letter by telling the reader where you saw the advertisement:

2-You would then go on to list your experience and relevant qualifications:


3-You might then go on to say why you are particularly interested in this job and mention the particular abilities and skills that you have.

4-You might then close the letter with the following formula.




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