WRITING SESSION

MODULE 1
 TYPE 1:

LETTER OF
JOB APPLICATION
 SAMPLE
Dear Mr. Gilhoule
 STRUCTURE

• Salutation
• 1st paragraph

Tell why you’re writing; Say the position you would

like to apply for, where and when you saw the job
advertised.
• 2nd paragraph (Relevant skills, experience and
accomplishments)

Write a short paragraph saying how you meet the job

requirements
• 3rd paragraph (Qualifications)

Write about your qualifications and tell why you believe

you are suitable for the job)
• Last paragraph:

Thank the recipient, say that you would be available for

an interview at their earliest convenience. Include your
phone number so that you can be contacted.
• Sign off
 IMPORTANT LANGUAGE TO REMEMBER

• Salutation
Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Mr./Ms.

• 1st paragraph
- I’m writing to apply for the post/ position
of ............ which you advertised in...........
on.......
- I would like to apply for ...........’s position
advertised in...... on.......
• 2nd paragraph & 3rd paragraph

- As you can see in my CV, I have ..... years’ experience of .....

- My strengths are....
- My professional qualifications/ skills appear to be well-suited to
your company’s requirements
- I’m proud to say that I’m a.....candidate with substantial
background in....
- With a B.A. degree in ........, I am very capable of ........ (doing..)
- Besides, with ............ skills, I believe I am an ideal candidate
for the position.
- Transition phrases: In addition; Additionally; Moreover; During
that time; also
• Last paragraph

- Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be

reached anytime via this email address or my cell phone
(090 …….. )
- Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward
to the opportunity to personally discuss why I am
particularly suited to this position. Please contact me via…
• Sign off

Use ‘Yours faithfully’ if you start your letter with ‘Dear

Sir/Madam’ OR ‘Yours sincerely’ if you start with the
person’s name
PRACTICE 1
 GUIDE

1st paragraph

I am responding with enthusiasm to your job posting

on vn.linkedin.com for the position of Brand
Supervisor./ I am writing about about the job
advertisement on.../ I am writing to apply for/ I
am writing in regards of the vacancy for..../ I
would like to apply for....
• 2nd paragraph

- As you can see in my CV, I worked as (position)

for/in (company) for (time)
OR:
I have had (time eg. 6 years) of experience as
(position) / in the field of ..../of working (as/in)
- During that time, I...........
• 3rd paragraph

(provide more information about qualifications,

skills, experience, try to prove that you meet the
criteria mentioned)

With a B.A degree in..... (and the experience

accumulated from.....), I have a full understanding
of .../ I am capable of/ my strengths are/ I believe my
professional qualifications and skills are well-suited to
your company’s requirements.
• Closing

Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be

reached anytime via this email address or my cell
phone ( …….. )
- DEAR MR. … / MS. …
YOURS SINCERELY

-DEAR SIR / MADAM

 YOURS FAITHFULLY
SUGGESTED ANSWER
PRACTICE 2
 SUGGESTED ANSWER
Subject: Sales and Marketing Manager, Khang Tran
Dear Mr. Bach Nguyen,
(Introduction: 5 marks)
I am writing to apply for the position of Sales and
Marketing Manager. I saw the post on
www.glassdoor.com . I believe my extensive experience
and skills in this field are an excellent match for the job.
OR:
I am responding with enthusiasm to your job posting on
www.glassdoor.com for the position of Sales and
Marketing Manager. I believe my extensive experience
and skills in this field are an excellent match for the job.
(Body: 10 marks)

As you can see in my CV, I worked as Sales and

Marketing Manager for StudyLink for 4 years. During
that time, I developed strategic plans and my team
successfully achieved the goals set up. We built and
raised brand awareness by being the main sponsor for
competitions held at universities.
With a B.A. degree in Marketing and the experience
accumulated while working as Marketing Intern for
StudyLink, I have a full understanding of the
importance of sales and tactical promotions
(Closing: 5 marks)

Thank you for your time and consideration, I can be

reached anytime via this email address or my cell
phone (0164….)

Yours sincerely,

Khang Tran
 TYPE 2
JOB OFFER ACCEPTANCE LETTER
SAMPLE
STRUCTURE
 USEFUL LANGUAGE
• I am writing to you to confirm my acceptance of your offer of the
............’s position at ................
• I am very proud and grateful to you for trusting me with this
important position and for giving me the opportunity to prove
myself.
• As we discussed, my starting salary will be ....... and health and
life insurance benefits will be provided after .............
• I am eager to make a positive contribution to the company and to
work with everyone in....
• I look forward to starting employment on ......
• I look forward to seeing you at ......, on ...................
PRACTICE 1
 LAYOUT

• Opening
Dear Mr. Smith,
(5 marks)
I am writing to confirm my acceptance of your offer of
the – position- at – name of the Company.
I am looking forward to working with you and
contributing to the development of the company.
• Terms and conditions

As we discussed, my annual salary will be....

and.....

(Use transition words if necessary)

• Starting date

I am looking forward to seeing you on – date- . Please

let me know if there is any paperwork or additional
information you need from me or if there is any
documentation I should bring along on my first day.
• Closing

(5 marks)
I am always available on email, but feel free to call if
that's more convenient (555-555-5555).

Again, thank you so much for this opportunity.

SUGGESTED ANSWER
PRACTICE 2
SUGGESTED ANSWER