DIRECTED: FORMAL LETTER: Letter of Application

You came across the following advertisement for the post Accounts Assistant
Clerk.
Lim and Sons Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. requires Accounts Assistant / Accounts
Clerk
Requirements Female aged 24 30 LCCI Higher Preferably with more than
two years experience in manufacturing field Able to handle full sets of
accounts
Interested applicants are required to write in with complete resume together with
a recent passport-sized photograph to: The Manager, Lim and Sons
Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., Lot 123, Interstate Industrial Area, 76 001 Nilai, Negeri
Sembilan

Write a letter of application together with curriculum vitae to the manager.

In your letter, include the following:

-

your curriculum vitae

the reasons for your interest in the job

your ability to work independently

pursuing a degree in Accountancy

Do remember to:
-

use the formal letter

use all the points given

elaborate each points given

Chong Mei Lin,

40, Jalan Templer,
Taman Hati Bersih,
76 000 Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan
_________________________________________________________________________
The Manager,
Lim and Sons Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.,
Lot 123, Interstate Industrial Area,
76 001 Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan
18 JULY 2010

Dear Sir / Madam,

Application for the Post of Accounts Assistant

I wish to apply for the post of Accounts Assistant as advertised in The New Strait
Times dated 15th July 2011.
2.
I have the necessary qualifications as stated in my curriculum vitae
which is attached to this letter. I have experience working in both food
manufacturing and also auto manufacturing fields. I am currently working in
Lazat Ice Cream Sdn. Bhd. in capacity of an Accounts Assistant and have been
here since January 2008. Before this, I was working in TFR Auto Enterprise as an
Accounts clerk. Since my present position offers little prospect for career
advancement, I would like to be attached to a fairly large organisation such as
yours.
3.
I would like to work in Nilai as I intend to further my studies and get
professional qualification. I have registered with a college in Nilai to do ACCA on
part-time basis. With this high additional education level and knowledge, I can
perform better in applying the accounts knowledge in the future job.
4.
I can assure you that I am capable person who can work independently. I
am able to handle full sets of accounts, up to three sets at a time. I am

interested in working with a company like yours as I feel I can grow well with the
company. I am a team player, adapt easily to any working environments and can
work with people from all works of life.

5.
I was active in extra-curricular activities and was considered as
responsible and dedicated worker. I led and organised many activities for the
school clubs so I am confident that I can be an asset to your company in this
capacity. Furthermore, i have a good command of English.

6.
In view of my qualification and experience, I would expect a salary more
than RM 2 000. And since I have my own car, I would have no problems travelling
outstation should the job require.

7.
I look forward to hearing from you and I am fully prepared to attend an
interview at any time convenient to you.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Raju
(RAJU a/l MANIAM)

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