Apply in writing!

[Skribble]

Does it actualy mean in hand writing or just apply by letter, my writing is crap and I don't want to scupper myself before I even get an application form ?

[Miaou]

Just means apply by snail mail, Skribble. If they want a handwritten letter they will usually specify this quite specifically (she says in a very tautologous manner )

[Skribble]

Thanks, I am still in the dark ages when it comes to all this HR stuff. I hate doing letters I never seem to word it right.

[Miaou]

Ach, will give you a hand if you like!! Either stick it up here or CAT me and I'll help you do it

[Skribble]

What is the basic layout? do you enclose a CV if asking for a form?

It says apply in writing for more info and an application form.

[squatchette]

Hi Skribble,
generaly speaking you send your cv with the application form so not with this letter.Can i be nosey and ask what job you're applying for?Good luck btw!

[Skribble]

Its for a childminding development officer with the SCMA, I will have to look into what exactly they do.

[Skribble]

I am not getting excited this time, last time I went for a big grown up job I got to the last to and didn't get it, argh! I didn't even think I had a chance for that one and I even ended up writing out my application on holiday and posting it late.

[Miaou]

If you're just asking for a form and more information then I think you can be quite brief at this stage, but businesslike.

Eg:

Dear Ms Bloggs

Re: Childminding Development Officer Vacancy

I am writing to you with regard to the above vacancy which I saw advertised in (name of paper or website). I would be grateful if you would send further information and an application form to me at the address above.

I am very interested in the vacancy as (give your reasons for applying).

I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Yours sincerely


Ms Skribble

[squatchette]

LOL at big grown up job! Sounds interesting anyway let's hope you get an interview then you're half way there .Good of Miaou to help sounds like she knows the ins and outs of these things.Keep us posted on how you get on anyway.

[Skribble]

I have done all sorts of jobs but nothing very advanced. Last job was as an assitant front of house manager in a theatre, so totaly different this time .

[Skribble]

That is the last job I applyed for not what I was doing.