Truly yours,

Gentleman,

        I wish to apply for the position advertised in the newspaper.
    I feel that I am competent to meet the requirement which you have
    specified.
        I am twenty- six years of age. After graduating from Beijing
    Foreign Studies University I took a two years' business course in
    Beijing University. Since graduating I have worked for four years
    in a company, where I am at present employed. My reason for leaving
    my present employment is simple because I see no chance of advance-
    ment.
        I hope that you will give me an interview at some time conven-
    ient to you. If there is further information that you wish in the
    meantime, please let me know. I can always be reached at the addr-
    ess given at the beginning of this letter.

                                             Very truly yours,

Gentleman,

        In reply to your advertisement in the newspaper of July 23, I
    wish to say that I am seeking the kind of position you offer.
        I hold a degree in Chinese literature from Beijing University
    in July 1988. After graduating I worked as assistant editor in
    Middle East International, where my duties consisted chiefly of
    reading proof and rewriting, as well as composing lengthy articles
    and short item.
        I have had ten years of experience and am familiar with all
    phases of office routine by now.
        Enclosed you will find a copy of my resume and my photo. I
    believe they may be found satisfactory. Concerning my character
    I am permitted to refer to Mr. Smith, Managing editor of the mag-
    azine.

                                                   Yours truly,

Dear Sir,

        I would like to apply for the position of secretary which you
    advertised in the newspaper of June 2. I have been handling most of
    the secretarial work at my present company for the past three years,
    and I feel that I am qualified to fill your position.
        Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers
    have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide
    economic adversity.
        I am enclosing a brief resume as you requested. Please let me
    know if you want an interview.

                                                Yours sincerely,

Dear Sir,

        I have heard that perhaps you might need an executive secretary
    with considerable experience working with companies such as yours.
        I am currently a student in Hubei University and I have three
    month to complete before I graduate. I have excellent grades in all
    my subjects especially have a thorough knowledge of the English
    language. If you wish to look at these information it will be sent
    to you later.
        I have been employed as a secretary at a trading company, but I
    hope to have a job which offers me an opportunity for advancement