EVERYDAY ENGLISH 3 Module 1 « Situation 1 Writing Activity Writing a Cover Letter for a Resume Sometimes, rather than calling for an interview, you can request one in writing. The language that you use when you ask for an interview in writing is more formal. Usually you send this letter along with your resume. There is a simple three-step process to write a letter asking for an interview. Use this table to create your own letter by substituting the appropriate information. STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE YOUR OWN COVER LETTER STEP ONE: __| *1'saw your online ad for the job of (Your address) full-time journalist and think that Tell how you ‘ (Date) Thave the skills you are looking for. found out Director of Human Resources + 1am applying for the position of about the full-time journalist that was (Company) company and (Address) advertised on your website. what job you y are interested + John Gray, one of your managing Dear editors, told me that you are looking for a full-time journalist. step two: _ | *!amattaching a copy of my resume, which lists my work experience as a Refer to your journalist resume and | « iy qualifications for the position write one or |", include an ability to successfully ‘two of your interview people and write effective qualifications, | "re ‘+ My attached resume gives you a picture of my experience. | am currently a journalist at The Times. STEP THREE: | * ook forward to meeting with you soon and hope we can arrange for an Su interview. letter + Iwould welcome an opportunity to asking for an | eet you and discuss the possibility interview. of my working for your newspaper. + would be very happy to meet with you and discuss my qualifications further, Sincerely, (Your name)