Dear Sirs,
I should be grateful if you would consider my application for the position of foreign-language correspondent as advertised in today's "Daily Telegraph".
My age is 22. For the past four years I have been employed by Messrs. Hamilton & Smith of Harton Street.
I hold the G.C.E. "A" Level Certificate in three subjects, including French and German. I obtained the Certificate in 19 … Since leaving school, I have continued to study these two languages at the Oxford Institute. I can speak, read and write both languages fluently.
In the firm where I am working, I am responsible for shipping and insurance, and for making out invoices and customs documents.
I should like to obtain a post which would provide opportunities for further experience and promotion in this field. I am prepared to take up the study of any subjects likely to be useful to me in my work.
For information about my character, I refer you to:
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May I have an interview with you at your convenience?
Yours faithfully,
II. Unsolicited Application
116 Elsham Road,
London, W. 14,
llth June, 20...
Messrs. Rogers & Longford Ltd.,
312 North End Road,
London, N.W.ll.
Dear Sirs,
I have learned from Mr. Stone that there will soon be a vacancy for a bookkeeping clerk in your company and should like to apply for this position.
After obtaining the G. C. E. 'O' Level Certificate in seven subjects, I attended Pitman College for two years, taking courses in bookkeeping, shorthand and typing.
In 19.. I was employed as a junior clerk by Messrs. Jones & Co. Three years ago, when one of the bookkeepers was ill, I was asked to help out. My employers were so pleased with my work that they transferred me to the bookkeeping department, where I have been engaged in keeping accounts ever since. To supplement my practical knowledge of bookkeeping, I have taken evening courses in general accounting, cost accounting and auditing at the Brightlea Technical College for the past two years.
You will find enclosed a curriculum vitae and a copy of a testimonial from the Head Master of Baling Grammar School. It is of course possible for you to obtain information from my present employers if you wish to make inquiries.
I should appreciate it if you would give me the opportunity to discuss my application with you personally.
Yours faithfully,
Harold Miller.
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