Dear Sirs, Please allow me to introduce myself: Young Chen, male, 28 years of age and unmarried. I am writing to apply for the position of office clerk advertised in "Yangcheng Evening News" of April 9th. After receiving my B. B. A. from Guangdong University, I worked for three years as an office clerk at China Great Wall Computer Group (Shenzhen) Company. For the last two years I have been a secretary to the General Manager of Haicheng Foodstuffs Company Ltd. in Shenzhen. I am looking for a position of office clerk to increase my experience in business. I have a wide knowledge of business and thoroughly experiences in all types of office work. Copies of my testimonials (推荐书) are enclosed, and if you are interested in my application, please give me an opportunity of a personal interview at your convenience. Sincerely yours, Young Chen Why did he want to apply for the new job He applied for the new job for ______.