English for Students

Useful Phrases

Here are a few Useful Phrases for Employment.

Openings:

The standard opening for formal correspondence is Dear.

• Dear Sir
• Dear Madam
• Dear Sir or Madam
• Dear Sirs
• Dear Mr.
• Dear Mrs.
• Dear Ms.

Useful phrases:

• I am writing in response to your advertisement in [publication]
• I am writing to apply for the post of
• Thank you for your letter of [date] offering me the post of
• I am delighted to accept the position of [job title]
• I look forward to starting work with you

Closures:

• Thank you for considering this application
• I should be pleased to attend an interview
• Please do not hesitate to contact me on the above number if you should require further information
• I look forward to hearing from you

If you know the name of the person use:

• Yours sincerely

If you don’t know the name of the person use:

• Yours faithfully


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