a T)5 Useful Expression Beginnings 1) In reply to your advertisement in today's (newspaper), I respectfully offermy services for the situation. 2) With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) of May 2 for a clerI offer myself for the post. 3) Leaming from Mr. s. P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, Ishould like to apply for the position.About personal ability 1) Being well acquainted with office works, I could make myself generallyuseful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services.2) I have been at the City Commercial College, where I have Acquiredknowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice.Reasons for leaving 1) My reason for leaving my present employmen is that I am desirous ofgetting broader experience in trading. 2)1 am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my positionand have more responsibility. 3) unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers havebeen forced to liquicate their business due to the worid-wide economicadversity.