in response to your advertisement in the newspaper of january15, i wish to apply for the position of (secretary, accountant, lerk, salesman, etc).

i am twenty-five years old and a graduate of ____ college. my experience in this line of work includes six years as an assistant accountant with the abc company. the reason for leaving my present employment is because they are closing their office.

i am enclosing my resume together with my photo, and believe that they may be found satisfactory. with respect to salary, i shall expect hk$5,000 a month. i assure you that if appointed, i will do my best to give your satisfaction.

very truly yours,