Applying for a job

One of the most important letters you are ever likely to write is the one applying for a job. But sometimes in the excitement or desperation of the moment it is easy to grab a pen and paper and start writing without giving the matter too much thought, and without realising that writing the letter is only one part of the whole process – a process which although it is pretty demanding can actually be rather interesting, because it is like a detective hunt for clues to help you find out what kind of job your really want and to help you work out what kind of person they really want.