Filling an application form

Applying for a job

• (Writing a letter of application)

21 Alexis Mansions London N14 7FD 21st August 2011 The Antarctic Research Project 15 Queen's Road London SW2 WPD Dear Sir or Madam, I am interested in applying for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, advertised in the London Times on 18 August. My reasons for wishing to join the team are that I have always been by fascinated wildlife and I would very much like to expand my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind. I enclose my Curriculum Vitae. As you will see, I have worked in two veterinary practices in my spare time and have spent some time in the north of England helping a vet during the lambing season. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Adrian Roberts Adrian Roberts

• Curriculum Vitae
• Adrian Roberts Phone: [phone] Alexis Mansions Date of birth: 19 June 1993 London Age: 18 N14 7FD Nationality: British citizen Education Hillside Secondary School, London 2011 General Certificate of Secondary Education Maths, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English, History
•  2000 Advanced Level examinations Chemistry, Physics Biology, Geography Responsibilities
• Editor of the school magazine Represented the school at cricket, football, chess, swimming Work experience
• 2009 London Weekly: assistant typist
• 2010 Winchmore Veterinary Practice, Brighton 2011 Helping at a Veterinary Practice, Bowett, Yorkshire Interests
• Member of the local Scout group Rock climbing Sports diver Referees
• Dr Peter Murray Mr Charles Rowell

1. Relevant skills or knowledge 2. Reasons for applying for the job. 3. Particular points in the CV that show experience is relevant. 4. Why he is writing the letter. 5. Reference to the CV enclosed.

• Ex. 2 Put the information in the correct order.