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The Cover Letter PDF
The Cover Letter PDF
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Before writing, ask yourself why you are the right person for the job.
Introduction. Mention where you found out about the job offer and show interest in the position.
Details. Give reasons for your application: Why are you the ideal candidate? What relevant qualifica-
tions, experiences do you have? (Important: refer to the requirements given in the job description.)
Conclusion. Demonstrate your interest in the position once more.
Important Tenses
Present Perfect / Simple Past (for experiences gained)
Note
Even if there are hundreds of experiences that you wish to emphasize on, keep your cover letter short (no longer
than 1 page). Employers usually have to read lots of applications and usually cannot afford spending all day read-
ing lengthy cover letters.
Emphasize on qualifications and experiences that are relevant for the job. Explain why you are the right person
for the job.
STRUCTURE
You can also write your address in the top left corner (American English) or top right corner (British English), but
don't write your name in this case. In English, the sender's name is only given in the signature.
* British English
* American English
In British English the day is usually put before the month. If you wish, you can add the ending of the ordinal number.
The preposition of before the month is usually dropped. You can put a comma before the year, but this is not com-
mon anymore in British English.
In American English the month is usually put before the day. If you wish, you can put the definite article before the
day. It is common to write a comma before the year.
You can also write the date by using numbers only. The most common forms are:
Note, however, that 5/10/04 usually means 5 October 2004 in British English and May 10, 2004 in American English.
To avoid any possibility of confusion, you should spell out the month or use the abbreviation.
In American English, the area code is usually at the same level as the place, separated by a comma.
In British English, the recipient's address starts on the same line as the date or one line below the date.
Example:
In American English, the recipient's address starts two lines below the sender's address (or two lines below the date
if the sender's address isn't placed in the top left corner).
Example:
Salutation in a Cover Letter
If you know the person's name:
When applying for a job, it is very important to know the name of the addressee and address him/her personally.
If despite all efforts you cannot find out the addressee's name, the only possibility is to use one of the following salu-
tations:
Note: The abbreviations Mr, Mrs etc. are usually written without full stops (Mr) in British English and with full
stops (Mr.) in American English.
Capitalize the first word of the text (even if the salutation ends with a comma). The text is left-justified and a blank
line is put after each paragraph. It is not common to indent the first line of a paragraph.
Details
Refer to the requirement given in the job description and demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Emphasise
on experiences that are relevant for the job.
According to your advertisement, your position requires (skills). These skills I have developed during ...
(experience).
I understand the position requires (skills). I ... (details why you meet the requirements).
I recently graduated from (university) with a degree in (field).
Since 2002 / For 2 years I have been working for (company).
Following my training as a (job title), I spent (time) working for (company).
As (current job) for (company), I have developed my skills and experience as (job title)
Prior to my current position, I was working for (company), where I ... (jobs, tasks, skills).
Throughout my career I have acquired a thorough knowledge of ...
I have solid experience in ...
I have more than ... years of ... experience.
My experiences / skills / ... will provide your company with a highly productive (job title).
I have always had a strong interest in ...
I am very competent in ...
I very much enjoy both ... and ...
My experience in (field) have convinced me that (future position) is a career option I would like to explore.
My high degree of motivation has been appreciated by my previous employers.
Thanks to my high degree of motivation I was quickly promoted to positions of greater responsibility.
Conclusion
I would like very much to talk with you concerning a position at your company / (name of the company).
I am eager to talk with you about the contribution I could make to your firm.
I would appreciate the chance to meet with you to discuss how I could be a vital part of your company.
I am confident that I can perform the job effectively, and I am excited about the idea of working for your firm.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these and other qualifications with you.
If you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest in this position, please call me at the
number listed above.
If you are interested, please contact me at (number).
I will call you in a few days / next week / in early July / ... to discuss an interview.
Should you have any questions before that time, feel free to call me at the number listed above / to contact me
via the email address listed above.
Should you wish to contact me before then, you may / can reach me via phone (number) or via email (email ad-
dress).
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the ways my skills may best serve your company.
The typical ending of a cover letter is sincerely. In emails you can also write:
Regards
Kind regards
Best wishes
Note: If you end the salutation with a comma or colon, use a comma after the greeting. If you didn't punctuate the salutation,
don't punctuate the greeting.
Position: Write the greeting two lines below the last paragraph and left-justify it.
Leave 4 blank lines after the greeting (space for the signature) and write the sender's name below that space.
Example:
Or...
INDIVIDUAL TASK
You are going to apply for a job in an bilingual school in another city, so, you need to
send them a cover letter. Select one of the version (British or American) and write your
corresponding cover letter.
Criteria:
Take into account the elements and characteristics of a cover letter studied in this
paper..
Use the grammar correctly.
Use of appropriate punctuation marks.
The ideas are coherent and clear to read.
The dead line to sent the cover letter is March 13, 2019 to
alcare24@hotmail.com
Good Luck!!