Letters and application forms are used by employers to decide who to invite for interview. Unless you get onto the interview short list you won’t get the job. This is why it’s worth taking time and troubles to produce your best effort. Tips—Letters of application Respond to job adverts as quickly as possible. If the advert says "write for an application form" you should write a short letter doing just that. If it says "apply in writing" you should write a longer letter including: The title of the job you are applying for. Your age, school and exams passed or to be taken. Why you want the job and why you think you would be a suitable candidate. Details of any work experience or part-time jobs you have had. Unless the job advert tells you otherwise, you can word process your letter or write it by hand in black ink. Use good quality white, unlined paper with a matching or brown office envelope. Include your own address and the address of the company you are writing to at the top. Use the name of the person you are writing to if possible and finish "Yours sincerely". If you don’t know the name, write "Dear Sir or Madam" and finish "Yours faithfully". Sign your letter and then print your name in block capitals underneath. If you give named referees (people whom the employer can contact to ask about you), get their permission first. Get someone to check your letter, especially the spelling, and keep a copy. About Letters of Application This passage mainly tells us how to (1) . Introduce your age, (2) passed or to be taken; Tell the reason why you (3) ; Get (4) if the employer wants to ask about you; Have your letter (5) before sending it.