Yours faithfully,
Dear Sir,

        I have learned from the newspaper that there is a vacancy in
    your firm, and I wish to apply for the position. I am a graduate
    of Beijing pholytechnics, class of 1995. For the last two years
    I have been working as a senior clerk for China Trading Company,
    and I am quitting that firm in a few days.
        Enclosed you will please find a letter of recommendation from
    my present employer who likes my service very much but have to let
    me go,for the firm is going to be closed. While working with China
    Trading Company, I have a good chance to know many clients in this
    area. My connections built with them in the past may also enable me
    to get more business for your firm if you will employ me as a sale-
    sman. I am sure that these clients would equally welcome my service
    if I work for you.
        If you feel that I am suited for the job that you have in mind,
    please inform me of the time convenient for an interview. I hope to
    hear from you in the near future.

                                            Sincerely yours,

Gentleman,

        I wish to apply for the position of editor advertised in the
    newspaper.
        For three years I was employed as managing editor on Popsoft
    monthly magazine having a circulation of about 50,000. Here I did
    a great deal of original writing, wrote the headlines and worked
    directly with the printer in setting up the paper.
        As much as I should like to join your organization, it would
    not be advisable for me to do so for less than $3,000 which is my
    present salary.
        I shall be able to call for an interview at your convenience
    and shall be able to supply any necessary or examples of my prev-
    ious work.

                                                 Yours truly,

Gentlemen,

        Because I believe that my sales background fits me for the
    position you advertised in Thursday's newspaper, I ask that you
    consider my qualification.
        I was graduated from Beijing Commercial College in July 1993.
    My experience has included two year as salesman in the Men's Clo-
    thing Department for DangDai; and three years in the Men's Shop
    for ShiDu, where I am still employed.
        My reason for wishing to make a change at this time is that
    there seems no opportunity for advancement in my present position,
    and I feel that my ability and training, as well as my interest
    in my work, should lead to advancement and a higher salary.
        I am happy to refer you upon your request people who can tell