I am writing (1) response to your advertisement for a Senior Receptionist (S.C.M. Post, 16 November).

I am 25 years old and am single. I was educated (2) St Michael's Secondary School (1984 - 91), where I completed my sixth form studies. I obtained good grades in English and Chinese (3) Certificate level, and obtained a grade C (4) Use of English.

Since then, I have attended a university extra-mural course in English (5) Hotels, and a short course in Japanese (6) a private school. I think I am quite fluent in English. My Japanese is basic, but I can communicate (7) a simple level with Japanese guests who don't know English.

On leaving school, I started work (8) the Princess Hotel. I have been here (9) five years and (10) present am deputy senior receptionist. I have worked (11) the office and (12) the front desk and have wide experience (13) dealing with guests and their problems, as well as preparing deputy schedules, overseeing booking procedures and handling tour groups.

I have enjoyed working at the Princess Hotel. I feel that it is time I looked (14) promotion. I am also sure that a change would help me to develop professionally. International Hotels have such a good reputation that it would be an honour to work (15) them.

At present, I earn $10,500 per month, and would naturally hope (16) an increased salary (17) increased responsibility.

I enclose a photo, my curriculum vitae, copies (18) my certificates and a testimonial from my headmaster Mr James Lim, formerly deputy personnel manager (19) the Princess Hotel, now (20) the Royal Hotel, has agreed to act as a referee if a reference is required.

My shifts change regularly, but I am sure I can make arrangements to attend an interview (21) your convenience. I very much hope that my application will be (22) interest to you.

Yours faithfully

Peter Doo