Examples of Formal Mail to Apply for a Job

Formal mail to apply for a job

When writing a formal email, whether to apply for a job or for any other situation in which we must make a good impression, it is advisable to follow the following tips:

What is formal language?

Is named formal language to one of the modes of use of the language, in which more attention is paid to the rules of correctness and courtesy protocols, since the situation requires respectful treatment. It is the recommended way of using the language to communicate with institutions, people of higher hierarchy or in social events of great importance. Formal language is characterized by:

The following is a template or format that we can fill in with the specific data of the company or institution to which we wish to send our resume or Curriculum vitae. Later we will see a couple of examples of its application.

For: [email address of the company or its human resources division]

From: [Your email address]

Affair: Application for the position of [job description]

Dear Sirs of [company name] / Dear [name of person]

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My name is [your name] and I am pleased to communicate with you to express my interest in the position of [job description], which I understand is available, and for which I am attaching my life. I believe that in [company name] my experience and talents would be useful and valued, and I would find an environment conducive to continuing my professional career, so I would appreciate being taken into account in your selection.

Thankful in advance for your attention,

Sincerely,
[Your full name] [your phone and professional social network profile]

Examples of formal emails

1. For: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Affair: Application for the position of sales coordinator

Dear Sirs of Ferrosonica:

My name is Pedro Méndez and I have the pleasure of communicating with you to express my interest in the Sales Coordinator position, which I understand is available, and for which I am attaching my life. I estimate that in Ferrosonica my experience and talents They would be useful and valued, and I would find a conducive environment to continue my professional career, for which I would greatly appreciate being taken into account in your selection process. Thankful in advance for your attention,

Sincerely,

Pedro Mendez

+99 8745 9273

Linkedin: Pedro Mendez

(attached file: Pedro_Mendez_CV.pdf)

1. For: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Affair: Interest in working with you

Respected gentlemen of the Kayivia Ministry of Commerce:

My name is Marta Suarez, I have a degree in foreign trade with twelve years of work experience, and I am communicating with you to express my interest in being part of your prestigious institution, for which I am sending you my life. I think that my experience and talents could be useful and valued in your institution, and that there I would find an environment conducive to continue my professional career, so I would appreciate being taken into account in your process of selection. Waiting for a positive response,

Very truly yours,

Marta Suarez

Lic. in Foreign Trade

+99 8645 2736

(attached file: MartaSuarezCV.pdf)

1. For: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Affair: Search for translator

Dear Manuel:

My name is Julio Parole and I am pleased to contact you to send you an attachment my resume, in order to offer you my services as a translator specialized in texts legal. I understand that you are in search of a professional in the field and I think that my profile and experience could be of interest to him. With no other particular to refer to,

Sincerely,

Julio Parole

+99 6483 1037 (office)

+99 029 1337 3846 (cell)

(attached file: parolejulio.pdf)

References:

• "Linguistic registry" in Wikipedia.
• "How to write a formal email" in Universia.net.
• "Formal correspondence" in the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Mexico).

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