Dear Sir,
On looking over today` s Economic Daily my attention was attracted by your advertisement for a senior c[erk. Now as I am desirous of obtaining such a position, I should like to apply for it.
I was graduated at Beijing University in July 1992. I am twenty-seven years of age and single.
Since 1992 I have been responsible for all office details in the administration of sales. In the course of my work, I have become familiar with the various sales territories, and have also, in my spare time, experience of handling business problems other than my proper sphere.
I am desirous of leaving the office in order to gain more experience in an exporter` s company. My present employer knows of my ambition and is helping me to find a new place.
Trusting you will give my application kind consideration and hoping to hear favorably from you at your convenience.
Yours faithfully,
Mary
[点评]
这是一封求职信。先讲清从《经济日报》上看到了广告，所以应征，然后简单介绍自己的学历及工作情况，最后表达了自己的诚意。
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敬启者：
拜读贵公司在今日《经济日报》上所刊登的广告，得悉贵公司欲招聘一位高级职员，本人现在正对找这一类职位，特此修函应征。
本人现年27岁，未婚，1992年7月毕业于北京大学。本人自1992年希望调换工作。本人现在任职公司的老板对我的工作雄心颇为赞许，因而愿协助我另谋他职。
敬请贵公司对本人的应征给予考虑，并请赐函告知。
玛丽 谨上