dear sir,

　　please consider me as an applicant for the position of an assistant secretary in your bank which is advertised in . i am twenty-five years of age and graduate of the xx commercial university at1998, where i have completed the four-year course. besides, i have had two year"s training in stenography, and typewriting and also studied the english language, including a year of business english in xx institute. i have also completed, with a grade of a. a year"s course in business practice, but i have had no experience in office work outside our university.

　　in regard to my character and general ability, i refer you to mr. david b. smith, president of the xx commercial university, and mrs. betty r. hislop, dean of the business administration faculty. i should welcome a personal interview.

　　best regards
yours faithfully