Topic 3: Writing a Covering Letter

A covering letter accompanies a CV/resume or an application form. A good letter uses formal
language and presents some key arguments for why your application should be taken seriously.

Model letter no 1:

Suppose you are applying for the post of a lecturer in a public university.

08 April 2020

The Registrar
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi

Subject: Application for the post of lecturer in the Department of Clinical Psychology/International
Relations, Rajshahi University

Dear Sir,

With reference to the advertisement published in the official website of Rajshahi University on 07 March
2020, I, the undersigned, humbly present myself as a candidate for the position of lecturer in the
Department of EEE/ICE at your university.

Please find attached copies of the required academic documents/Please find attached a copy of my
curriculum vitae/resume for your consideration.

I, therefore, humbly request you to take necessary steps in this regard.

Yours sincerely,

Signature with date

(Name of the candidate)

Mention previous post (not mandatory)
Name of the Institution

Enc. CV and academic certificates

Tips:

1. In a cover letter use the words post, position or vacancy, not job.

2. Avoid contracted forms such as I’m.

3. Use yours faithfully or yours sincerely

4. Enc. Or encl. shows you have enclosed something

Paragraph 1: States your purpose of writing. Say which job you are applying for and how/where you
heard about it.

Paragraph 2 or 3: Gives other relevant information. You can outline your current job and responsibilities.

Topic no 4: Writing a CV or Resume

A well written, well produced, appropriate CV (British English) or resume (American English) is vital for
getting you to the interview stage for a job.

Definition of CV: we can say it is a summary of education and employment experience.

Model CV:

Curriculum Vitae

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

e-mail address:

Objective: Not mandatory

Profile: Not mandatory

Education and qualifications:

Work Experience: Not mandatory

Skills: Not mandatory

Interests: Not mandatory

References:

Personal Information: you can omit the labels. There is no need to mention your age, gender,
nationality, race, religion or marital status. Don’t send a photo unless you are asked to.

Profile and objective: some people do not include these, but they do give an employer an idea of who
you are.

Education: put the most recent first. Add prizes and awards. Omit primary school.

Work experience: you can write about your recent post. However, it is not mandatory.
Skills: You can mention your practical abilities or things that you are good at.

Interests: not mandatory. However, if you mention your interests keep it short. It must have
connection with the post that you are applying for.

References: Give the names (at least two names of your teachers), addresses when you send your CV.