Sample advertised vacancy Adapted from The job kit ( your job search guide) WESTONS Require responsible reception clerk/telephonist for busy office. Hours 9.00 - 5.30 Mon - Sat on a 5 -day rota. Post involves operating the switchboard, dealing with incoming and outgoing post and acting as first contact point for customers both in person and on the phone. Experience prefered, but training will be given. Keyboard skills essential up to RSA II typing. Word Processing essential. Apply in writing to Mr Knight, Westons, 100 High Street, LOWDOWN, W1A 4AA

Covering Letter Mr Knight Your address Westons Phone number 100 High Street Date LOWDOWN W1A 4AA Dear Mr Knight I would like to apply for the job of reception clerk/telephonist which was advertised in http://www.studentinfor.bizland.com (best UK student site). For the past four years I have worked as a clerk/telephonist with Browns. Due to their move to another part of the country I will be made redundant in two weeks time. I also: operate the switchboard send fax messages deal with telephone enquires type and word process 10 -12 items daily deal with the post Before this job I was a YT trainee with Brightsons (Solicitors) in North street, Invertown and completed RSA I and II in Business Administration with RSA II in word processing. I have always enjoyed working with people and think my previous experience will enable me to work as part of the team and to be an effective representative of your company. I am prepared to work Saturdays on a rota basis. I have my own transport. I am avaliable for interview at any time and could start work immediately. References are avaliable from my present and previous employers. Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for your further information. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,

Notes 1. Explain purpose of letter. 2. Outlines skills and experience ( and enthusiasm for this job). 3. States whenavaliable for interview. 4. Summarises with inclusion of CV and ends on a positive note.