You see this advertisement in an international newspaper.

TRAINEE MANAGER
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person with a good knowledge of the European
financial markets to work as a trainee manager in our new Madrid branch. This is a challenging and
demanding position for banking and finance graduates.
We offer flexible working hours, a fully-supported staff development programme, a clothing allowance
and intensive language course in English and/or Spanish. Excellent prospects for promotion.
Salary € 25,000- € 35,000- a year depending on experience.
Send a letter of application to: Marianna Hardy, 349c High Road, London, UK

Dear Ms Hardy/ Mr Smith,

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. Say why you are writing and what you are responding to
2. Say which position you apply for

*I would like to apply for the position of… which I saw advertised…
*I am writing with reference to…

3. Briefly write about yourself (education, origin, experience…)

*At present I am…

*I have a reasonable command of … (English, economy…)
*I have a good knowledge of…
*I regret I haven’t had any experience in this field
*I very much enjoy (traveling, working with people…)

4. Make clear that youre applying for a position and why you would be a perfec candidate
5. Menion that youre suitable

*I feel I wold be suitable for the job

* I think I would be suitable candidate for.. because
*The job would give me the opportunity…

6. Say when and how you can be contacted

7. Use formal ending
Sincerely/ Sincerely yours/ Yours sincerely/ Kind regards…
8. Your name and surname

*Thank you for considering my application

*I am looking forward to hearing from you in the future
*If you need any further information, feel free to caontact me