Dear Sirs,

　　Please allow me to apply for the position of office clerk which you advertised in "Yangcheng Evening News" of April 9.

　　I am 28 years of age and unmarried. After receiving my B.B.A. from Xiamen University, I worked for three years as an office clerk at China Great Wall Computer Group (Shenzhen) Company.

　　For the last two years I have been a secretary to the General Manager of Haicheng Foodstuffs Company, Ltd. in Shenzhen. I am looking for a position of office clerk to increase my experience in business.

　　I have a wide knowledge of business and thoroughly experienced in all types of office work. Copies of my testimonials are enclosed, and if you are interested in my application, please give me an opportunity of a personal interview at your convenient date.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Dear Sir，

　　In reply to your advertisement in todays newspaper regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.

　　I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a high command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _____ University three years ago.

　　In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd.

　　The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.

　　I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University, I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.

　　Very truly yours