You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter • provide information about yourself • give details of your previous work experience • say why the company should consider you for the job

Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to apply for the position of office administrator that was advertised in The Times newspaper on Wednesday 8th August. I have over ten years’ office experience. I have recently moved here from England to be closer to my parents and I am looking for a chance to further develop my career in this country. My previous experience includes five years with ABC Company in their head office, and another five years at the main branch of Sigma Securities where I was responsible for the day-to-day activities related to financial planning, billing and recordkeeping. At ABC Company, I was involved in personnel recruitment, as part of the human resources team, and I had overall responsibility for physical distribution and logistics. My Curriculum Vitae and application form are attached. One of my main strengths is flexibility, and this is a key asset in a rapidly changing work environment. I have good communication skills, and enjoy sharing ideas and cooperating as part of a dynamic team. I am a reliable and hardworking team player and I feel I would be an asset to your workplace. I look forward to hearing