READ THIS LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR A JOB AF REYNOLD'S DEPARTMENT...

1. Read this letter of application for a job af Reynold's Department Store. Use the words and

expressions in the box to improve the parts of the letter that are underlined.

(enclosed) Sir or Madam a new challenge look forward to hearing

would like to apply for_____ reached retirement age ____________________

45 Walpole Rd Bournemouth BH1 4EH Reynold's Department

Store 100-105 WimbourneRd Bournemouth BH2 6TG

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July 2002

Dear (1) Mr or Mrs

I saw your advertisement for a job as sales assistant in your garden furniture department and I

(2) want the job.

I'm an experienced shop assistant and I have worked in many different departments. Please

see my curriculum vitae (3) in the same envelope for more details.

I started working in shop when I was twenty-one, forty-five years ago. I left my last job six

years ago when I (4) got too old, but I get tecrlbly bored at home. I feel I am ready for (5) new

things now.

I would be available for an interview at any time, even at short notice.

I (6) can't wait to hear from you.

Yours faithfully,

Edna Smith Edna

Smith (Miss)