dear sir,
i have learned from jobspower.com on 29 may, 20xx that there is a vacancy in your firm, and i wish to apply for the position. i am a graduate of hong kong polytechnics, class of 1996. for the last four years i have been working as a salesman for hong kong trading company, and i an just quitting that firm in a few days.
enclosed you will please find a letter of recommendation from my present employer who appreciates my performance very much but have to let me go, for his firm is going to be closed. while working with hong kong trading company, i have a good chance to know all the leading chemical product manufactures in this area. my connections bulit with them in the past may employ me as a salesman. i am sure that these manufacturers would equally welcome my service if i work for you.
i shall appreciate a personal interview at your convenience.
best regards
yours faithfully