Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the post of sales assistant which was advertised in last Friday's evening newspaper. I have had some experience of shop work, as l have been helping my aunt out in her newsagent's every weekend for the last three years. My responsibilities there include serving customers and counting the cash at the end of the day. l consider myself to be a hard-working and responsible person, who enjoy working with have people. l have met many interesting people in my aunt's shop, and newspaper sales have increased since i started working there. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to visit your shop and discuss my application with you in person. I am available for interview and can start work on 24th June, which is the day immediately after my exams.Your faithfully Kate Dawson