General Application Letter

Sep 10, 2026

General application letter template for job seekers, including placeholders for contact details, reference, date, and the employer’s name and address. Provides a professional salutation, a vacancy enquiry paragraph, and prompts to describe the desired sector, motivations, and suitability for the role. Includes guidance for enclosing a CV, interview availability options, and appropriate closing phrasing (faithfully/sincerely) with signature and printed name. Covers the speculative letter concept and part-time employment considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages1

AccessFree to download

Letter Structure

Opening and Vacancy Enquiry

Body, CV Enclosure, and Closing

FAQs

What information should be filled in at the top of the general application letter?

Fill in your address, telephone number, reference (job title/application reference), today’s date, and the employer’s name and address.

What should the main body of the letter include?

State you are enquiring about current vacancies, describe the sector you want to work in, explain why you want the job and why you are suitable, and mention your CV and availability for an interview.

How should the closing be chosen in the letter?

Use “Yours faithfully” if you used “Dear Sir/Madam,” or “Yours sincerely” if you used the recipient’s name. Then sign and print your name, and include “Enc” when enclosing your CV.

Sep 10, 2026

Upload by Bill Black