You decide to apply for the job. In your letter of application, you should: ■■ explain why you are interested ■■ describe your qualifications ■■ argue why you are the perfect candidate State the recipient’s address and the subject of your letter. Divide your letter into sections by using paragraphs. Write around 250 words. Sample email / letter Internship at Green Car Green Car, one of the most innovative developers of hybrid vehicles, is looking for bright and motivated interns (autumn 2023/spring 2024). Interns will participate in the power analysis of our car’s sensor subsystem and also perform lab experiments. Ideal candidates will have the following skills: a good understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture the ability to multi-task and collaborate with remote teams Minimum qualifications: training in electrical engineering or computer engineering course work or project experience related to computer science, audio or sensor-signal processing If you are interested in gaining invaluable work experience at one of the world’s most successful hybrid- car companies, please send us your letter of application, including your CV and all relevant credentials. Green Car UK Ltd, 10 Old Queen St, London, SW1H 9HP; contact@greencar.co.uk. Linking words to structure text No contractions, no question tags or colloquial expressions Formal and polite Internship at ‘Green Car’ Dear Sir or Madam, Please accept this letter as my application for the autumn 2023 internship position advertised on your company’s website. Currently I am attending HTL Saalfelden, a technical college, where I have been specialising in electrical engineering, and will graduate this May. Last summer I had the opportunity to work as an intern at ‘E-Car Austria’, where I was trained to promote electric cars at international trade fairs. During this time I was able to improve my English language skills and gain valuable insight into what it means to work in the car industry. Additionally, I developed a great passion for electric cars and, more specifically, for hybridcar technology. Your company is without a doubt one of the most innovative producers of hybrid cars in the world. I think that an internship at ‘Green Car’ would be a major step for me towards a career in the industry. I believe that the knowledge I acquired while attending school, coupled with my experience as an intern at ‘E-Car Austria’, stand me in good stead for the position you offer. I have enclosed my CV for your kind consideration and would be happy to meet you for an interview at your convenience. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email (max.mueller@mail.at) or on +43 (0)6617827000. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Max Müller Max Müller Encl.: CV; letters of recommendation; certificates Short, clear subject line Formal salutation and closing: Dear Sir or Madam, Yours faithfully Dear Mr / Ms XY Yours sincerely, Kind regards Capital letter after salutation Paragraphs to organise information: Use neutral, factual language; formal register Why are you writing? What relevant details can you provide? What future actions are you planning? Writing coach Closing Signature Enclosures 196 W Writing guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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