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Dear Sir or Madam,

Application for the post of receptionist

I noticed the advertisement for a receptionist on your website and 1 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as the post. In the autumn I am going to study French and Spanish at university. 2 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as a job where my languages will be useful.

3 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as working in a hotel. Last summer 4 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as a waiter in a hotel restaurant. Furthermore, I believe I possess the personal qualities necessary for the post. I am friendly and reliable. 5 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as with guests in French and Spanish.

I am enclosing my CV and a reference from a teacher. 6 I am looking for I am also able to communicate I have some experience of I am writing to apply of I will be able to I worked as start work on 1 July.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

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The writer is applying for the job of 1 . He saw the advert 2 . He thinks that his 3 will be useful for the job. He has experience of working as a 4 . He thinks he is 5 and 6 . He is sending his 7 and a reference with the letter and can start work on 8.

JOB SEARCH EMAIL ETIQUETTE

When you are using email to job search, it's important that all your communications are as professional as they would be if you were writing an old-fashioned paper letter.

Here's information on all you need to know about job search email etiquette including what to include in your job search emails, how to format your email, and how to make sure your email message is read.

In general, your email messages should include words, not acronyms or slang, full sentences, paragraphs, and detailed information on who you are and why you are sending the email.

The email account you send your messages from, having a Subject Line completed, the files you attach, and your signature are important, as well.

1 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples Your Email Account

Make sure you have an email account name that is appropriate for business use, i.e. firstname.lastname@gmail.com. There are a variety of free web-based email account, like Gmail and Yahoo, that you can use. It also makes sense to set up an email account just for job searching, so your professional email doesn't get mixed in with your personal mail.

2 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

When possible, send your email to a contact person, rather than a general email box. Send a copy to yourself, so you have a record of the emails you have sent and the jobs you have applied to.

3 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

Your email message needs a Subject Line. If it's blank it's probably going to end up in a Spam mailbox or being deleted. Make sure you list the position you are applying for in the Subject Line of your email message, so the employer is clear as to what job you are applying for.

4 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

Subject Line: Communications Director Position

Subject Line: Marketing Associate Position / Your Name

5 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

If you have a contact person, address your email to Dear Mr. / Ms. LastName. If you don't, address your email to Dear Hiring Manager or simply start with the first paragraph of your message.

When you're applying for a job via email, copy and paste your cover letter into the email message or write your cover letter in the body of an email message. If the job posting asks you to send your resume as an attachment, send your resume as a PDF or a Word document.

When you're inquiring about available positions or networking, be clear about why you are writing and the purpose of your email message.

6 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

Include an email signature with your contact information, so it's easy for the hiring manager to get in touch with you. Including a link to your LinkedIn profile is a good way to give the hiring manager more information on your skills and abilities.

7 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

Make sure you spell check and check your grammar and capitalization. They are just as important in an email cover letter as in paper cover letters.

8 A. Where to Send Your Email Message B. Email Message Content C.Include an Email Signature D. Your Email Account E. Email Subject Line F. Send a Test Message G. Double Check Your Email Message H. Email Subject Line Examples

Before you actually send your email, send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting works. If everything looks good, resend to the employer.

after Alison Doyle