APPLICATION LETTER (COVER LETTER)

A. What is a cover letter /an application letter?

A cover letter is a document sent alongside your CV when applying for jobs. It
acts as a personal introduction and helps to sell your application. A cover
letter is necessary as it gives you the chance to explain to an employer why
you're the best candidate for the job. You do this by highlighting relevant skills
and experience; therefore you should always write your cover letter with the
position you're applying for in mind.

Not to be confused with personal statements for your CV, cover letters should complement your CV
but not duplicate it. The general consensus among recruiters when it comes to the length of these
documents is the shorter the better. Typically three to five short paragraphs, cover letters should not
exceed one A4 page.

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B. How to write a cover letter

Keep your cover letter brief, while making sure it emphasizes your suitability for the job. It can be
broken down into the following sections:

• First paragraph

- The opening statement should set out why you're writing the letter. Begin by stating the
position you're applying for, where you saw it advertised, and when you are available to
start.

• Second paragraph

- Cover why you're suitable for the job, what attracted you to this type of work, why
you're interested in working for the company, and what you can offer the organization.

• Third paragraph

- Highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific
requirements of the job description. Summarise any additional strengths and explain how
these could benefit the company.

• Last paragraph

- Use the closing paragraph to round up your letter. Reiterate your interest in the role and
indicate your desire for a personal interview. Now is the time to mention any unavailable
dates. Finish by thanking the employer and say how you are looking forward to receiving a
response.

TIPS:

A cover letter demonstrates to recruiters how well you express yourself so you need to make sure
that you don't just repeat your CV or give rambling explanations. Instead use this opportunity to
focus on your skills and experience, saving your qualifications for your CV.

Generic Structure
• Date
• Recipient and inside address

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 • Salutations
• Content (Statement of purpose, qualificaons, experiences)
• Closure
• Signature block

Significant Lexicogrammatical Features

• Use of personal pronoun
• Use of simple past tense to describe experiences
• Use of special expression (e.g. Dear Sir, Sincerely, Best regards, etc)
• No temporal sequence

Now, study these special terms or statements usually used in an application letter.

An effective cover letter would include phrases similar to the following:

Salutation
• Dear Sir/Madam
• Dear Hiring manager
• Dear Human resources director.

First paragraph

• I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Sunday Times,

dated 28 April 2012.
• Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the
position of…
• A copy of my résumé has been enclosed for your review.
• I would like to express my interest in the position of….
• I am writing to express my interest in the …. position at …
(company name).
• As a recent graduate with …. experience, I believe I am a strong
candidate for a position at … (company name).
• Although I am a recent university graduate, my .… (skill) and ….
(skill) will make me an excellent ….
• I read your advertisement for an experienced…in the…issue of…with
great interest.
• I have pleasure in applying for the advertised position, as…
• I would like to apply for the position of…

Second paragraph

• As seen from my enclosed résumé, my experience and

accomplishments match the requirements of this position.
• I would like to point out …. (information relevant to the position).
• During my two years with … (company name), I initiated extensive
improvements that resulted in garnering 30 more clients for the period
ending ….
• I possess the right combination of …. skills to be an asset to your
organisation.
• I understand the value of ….
• I have a very strong interest in .…
• Experience has taught me how to .…
• For the past two years I have been working as …. at …. (company
name).
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Third paragraph

• I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how

my qualifications make me ideally suited to the position.
• I would appreciate the opportunity to meet and speak with you in
person.
• I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my
potential contributions to your company.
• I believe that my skill-set perfectly matches your requirements.
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• I look forward to your response.
• If I may, I will contact you next week to discuss ….
• I would be interested in learning more about ….
• I look forward to speaking with you about….
• Thank you for your time and consideration.
• My CV contains additional information on ….
• It would be an honour to start my career with your company, and I am
confident that I will be an asset to the business.
• I am highly motivated and look forward to the varied work which a
position in your company would offer me.
• I see new tasks / this position as a welcome challenge, which I look
forward to.
• Please find my résumé / CV attached.
• References can be requested from…
• I am available for interview on…
• Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the
opportunity to personally discuss why I am particularly suited to this
position. Please contact me via…

Closing Remark:

• Yours faithfully : Formal, recipient name unknown

• Yours sincerely: Formal, widely used, recipient known
• Respectfully yours: Formal, not widely used, recipient name known
• Kind/Best regards: Informal, between business partners who are on first-
name terms

C. Analyze several examples of cover letters below.

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Application Letter 1:

Avril Lee
115 My Street
Mytown
WX55 1CQ
ajlee99@gmail.com
07777999888
Harry Smith
Graduate HR director
Big Company Ltd
Woodcotes Business Park
The Midlands
MX9 6PQ

15th April 2019

Dear Mr Smith

Re: Logistics graduate scheme

I would like to apply for the logistics track of your graduate training scheme, advertised on the
Prospects.ac.uk website. As requested, I am enclosing my CV.

I am in the final year of my geography degree, expecting a 2:1. Always intending to have a career in
business, I have taken modules on the geography of business and GIS modelling. My final-year
dissertation is on changing patterns in retail. During my degree, I have developed my analytical skills
and ability to read, manage, and present data. I have also become familiar with a range of business
intelligence sources.

As you can see from my CV I have experience in:

• Retail - moving from shelf stacker to checkout operator to team leader in my two years with
Fresh Foods. I contributed to the store consistently being in the top five for the region by
providing excellent customer service.
• Warehouse operations - picking and packing to meet targets over the busy Christmas period.

I have also:

• Worked in and led teams at Fresh Foods, on course projects and in sports.
• Communicated with colleagues at all levels in retail and warehousing.
• Solved problems as a team leader, ensuring staff cover and dealing with customer
complaints.
• Worked flexibly doing both early and late shifts and covering for absence, sometimes at short
notice.
• Managed my time when combining study with work and sport.

My semester in Germany exposed me to a different culture and improved my language skills. In

addition, my voluntary work with young people has increased my resilience and ability to mix with
people from all walks of life.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

(Sign your name here)

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Avril Lee

Application Letter 2:

422 W. Spring
Forest Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27613

September 1, 1997

Robert Switzer
IT Recruiting
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
2550 Garcia Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1100
Mail Stop: MTV04-118

Re: Sun Employment Req#: CB974BA26

Dear Mr. Switzer:

Using your database on the Internet to locate job opportunities, I noticed your
summer internship opening for a Web Technologist. My work experience and
studies qualify me for this position. They have exposed me to the newest
developments in technology which will give your company a leading edge in
the Internet marketplace.

As my résumé illustrates, my work involving Web-related activities has been

extensive. I have installed, configured, and maintained a Web server for both the
Software Development Lab at North Carolina State University and for the Mechanical
Graphics Support Center (MGSC) at IBM. I am the Web Master for the home pages
of the MGSC Department at IBM and for the Navigators at Duke University. In
addition, I acquired programming experiences at IBM, writing CGI's and developing
the Mechanical Technology Center Product Manager, a Web- based product manager for
IBM's Network Hardware Engineering Department. During a Co- op with Federal
Express, I contributed to the software engineering development process and
wrote C++ code. Currently, I am enrolled in JAVA programming and Software
Engineering classes.

While pursuing a degree in Computer Science at North Carolina State

University, I have been active in the University Scholars Program. This program has
broadened my knowledge of and appreciation for people of many cultures and

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 beliefs. I would apply this awareness in my work at Sun that requires
collaboration with diverse team members.

I would appreciate the opportunity to further elaborate on my qualifications. I can

be reached at (919) 847-2259. Thank you for your consideration in reviewing my
résumé, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kelly W. Jones

Enclosure: Résumé

Application Letter 3:

Anna (Thi) Pan

987Lewis St. Charlottes ville VA

22904 annapan@virginia.edu| 434-
983-0000

April 22, 2015

Remi Monoco, Executive Assistant

The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
457 Madison Avenue
New York,NY10022

Dear Mr. Monoco,

I am applying for the position of Office Associate with the Metropolitan

Water front Alliance (MWA) based on the recommendation of a mutual friend, Kim
Power. I will graduate in May 2016 from the University of Virginia (U.Va.) with a
Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning, a Bachelor of Arts in French and a
minor in Architecture. I will be moving to New York City soon and see this
position as the ideal opportunity to contribute the skills I have gained from my
professional experience, academic studies, and diverse background. I share the
belief with MWA that waterfront areas should be accessible for all, And I am
strongly motivated to make the New York and New Jersey shores a pleasant place
to live, work and play.

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 My organizational and communication skills are well demonstrated in my
work experiences in non profit, corporate and student organization settings.
Currently, I intern with Piedmont Council of the Arts which shares similar
responsibilities to the position at MWA. During my internship, I provide
administrative support, focusing on maintaining a contact database of local artists,
creating a new filing system for the council and constructing e-mail campaigns. I
have also interned at KPMG Audit Form, a corporate environment where
attention to detail was essential when managing client files and proof reading
financial statements. In addition, I handled event logistics and publicized events
when I served as publicity chair of the Taiwanese Student Association at U.Va. I
have acquired a sophisticated understanding of urban affairs through my studies.
My coursework included site assessment and data collection, application of
planning regulations, and the development of recommendations in order to
create neighborhood master plan and transportation plan. Originally from
Taiwan, my residence in Germany, France and the United States, as well as my
extensive travel experience have fostered an ease in working with people from
diverse backgrounds.

Kim Power is sending you a letter in regards to my qualifications and

I look forward to discussing my candidacy for this position with you as well.
Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. I hope to hear back from
you soon.

Respectfully,

Anna (Thi) Pan

Enclosure: resumé

What is a CV? ( Curriculum Vitae/ Daftar Riwayat Hidup)

A CV, which stands for curriculum vitae, is a document used when applying for
jobs. It allows you to summarise your education, skills and experience enabling
you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers.

In the USA and Canada CVs are known as résumés. These documents tend to be more concise and
follow no particular formatting rule

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How long should a CV be?
A standard CV in the UK should be no longer than two sides of A4. Take a look at our example of a
chronological CV for inspiration.

To save space only include the main points of your education and experience. Stick to relevant
information and don't repeat what you've said in your cover letter.

As a recent graduate your CV may only take up one page and that's ok. Some medical or academic
CVs may be longer depending on your experience.

What to include in a CV
• Contact details - Include your full name, home address, mobile number and email address.
Unless you're applying for an acting or modelling job you don't need to include your date of
birth or a photograph.
• Profile - A CV profile is a concise statement that highlights your key attributes and helps you
stand out from the crowd. Usually placed at the beginning of the CV it picks out a few
relevant achievements and skills, while expressing your career aims. A good CV profile
focuses on the sector you're applying to, as your cover letter will be job-specific. Keep CV
personal statements short and snappy - 100 words is the perfect length. Discover how to
write a personal statement for your CV.
• Education - List and date all previous education, including professional qualifications. Place
the most recent first. Include specific modules only where relevant.
• Work experience - List your experience in reverse date order, making sure that anything you
mention is relevant to the job you're applying for. If you have plenty of relevant work
experience, this section should come before education.
• Skills and achievements - This is where you talk about the foreign languages you speak and
the IT packages you can competently use. The key skills that you list should be relevant to the
job. Don't exaggerate your abilities, as you'll need to back up your claims at interview. If
you've got lots of job-specific skills you should do a skills-based CV.
• Interests - 'Socialising', 'going to the cinema' and 'reading' aren't going to catch a recruiters
attention. However, relevant interests can provide a more complete picture of who you are,
as well as giving you something to talk about at interview. Examples include writing your own
blog if you want to be a journalist, or being part of a drama group if you're looking to get into
sales.
• References - You don't need to provide the names of referees at this stage. You also don't
need to say 'references available upon request' as most employers would assume this to be
the case.

CV format

• Avoid fonts such as Comic Sans. Choose something professional, clear and easy to read such
Arial or Times New Roman. Use a font size between 10 and 12 to make sure that potential
employers can read your CV. Ensure all fonts and font sizes are consistent throughout.
• Section headings are a good way to break up your CV. Ensure they stand out by making them
larger (font size 14 or 16) and bold.
• List everything in reverse chronological order so the recruiter sees your work history and
most recent achievements first.
• Keep it concise by using clear spacing and bullet points. This type of CV layout allows
potential employers to skim your CV and quickly pick out important information first.
• If you're posting your CV, print it on white A4 paper. Only print on one side and don't fold
your CV - you don't want it to arrive creased.

How to write a good CV

• Use active verbs when possible. For example, include words like 'created', 'analysed' and
'devised' to present yourself as a person who shows initiative.

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 • A good CV doesn't have any spelling or grammar mistakes. Use a spell checker and enlist a
second pair of eyes to check over the document.
• Avoid generic, over-used phrases such as 'team player', 'hardworking' and 'multitasker'.
Instead, provide real-life examples that demonstrate all of these skills.
• Tailor you CV. Look at the company's website and social media accounts, look to see if
they've recently been mentioned in the local press and use the job advert to make sure your
CV is targeted to the role and employer.
• Create the right type of CV for your circumstances. Decide whether the chronological, skills-
based or academic CV is right for you.
• Don't put the term 'curriculum vitae' at the top of the page.
• Make sure your email address sounds professional. If your personal address is inappropriate
create a new account for professional use.
• Don't lie or exaggerate on your CV or job application. Not only will you demonstrate your
dishonesty to a potential employer, but there can be serious consequences too. For example,
altering your degree grade from a 2:2 to a 2:1 is classed as degree fraud and can result in a
prison sentence. Take a look at this advice and guidance on degree fraud for students.
• If posting your CV online don't include your home address, as you could be targeted by
fraudsters.
• You should always include a cover letter unless the employer states otherwise. It will enable
you to personalise your application. You can draw attention to a particular part of your CV,
disclose a disability or clarify gaps in your work history. Find out how to write a persuasive
cover letter.

Curriculum Vitae 1 :

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Jo Smith
54 Long Street, Anytown, XP9 8JQ
jpsmith99@gmail.com
07777888999

I am a final-year maths undergraduate with customer service and sales experience in

the energy industry. As a tutor and maths club coordinator I can explain maths
concepts to all ages and abilities. I am keen to use my maths and commercial skills
to train as an energy industry analyst.

Education

University of Birmingham (2016-2019)

BSc (Hons) Mathematics. Predicted 2:1.

Modules included mathematical modelling, mathematics in industry, real and

complex analysis and mathematical finance.

Any Town High School (2008-2015)

A-levels: maths, physics, chemistry. AS-level geography.

9 GCSEs including English language and English literature.

Employment

Inbound customer service adviser, Energex UK call centre (2016-2018)

• Helping customers assess energy costs and tariffs

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 • Ensuring quality and compliance standards during the switching process
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets consistently

Maths tutoring for 11+ (2015-2016)

• Assessing pupils level of maths and confidence in their abilities

• Preparing and delivering individual lessons. 100% pass rate of students

Volunteering

Coordinated Year 7 and 8 lunchtime maths club (2013-2015)

I started Math Buzz so younger pupils could enjoy and succeed at maths. I had to
publicise the group and recruit members. I also had to devise a programme of
weekly activities. We had a waiting list at the end of the first term and teachers
reported that pupils were achieving more in class as a result of the club.

Activities and achievements

Anytown High School Heads' Award for School Service for creating and running
Math Buzz, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards.

Sports

• Member of Birmingham University Cricket 2nd XI

• Captain of Anytown School Cricket 1st XI
• Member of Anytown Rugby Club Under 18's XV

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Example 2:

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Mia Smithson
52 My Street, Fourtown, Fiveshire, WX59 9XW
msmithson99@gmail.com
07979999777

A recent graduate with employment and voluntary experience, I have skills and attributes to
offer the business world including leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving, team
working and communication. I am keen to learn on a graduate programme and to make a
contribution to the organisation.

Education

University of Exeter (2015-2018)

BA Archaeology 2:1

Fourtown School (2006-2015)

A-levels: history, English, French. AS level geography

10 GCSEs including maths and double science

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Skills

Working in a team

• Staff member at Starbucks fulfilling orders and providing excellent customer service
• Project assistant for Dig NW collaborating with the project team to plan Summer Dig events
and ensure each day ran smoothly
• Committee member of university Archaeology Society, devising and facilitating annual
programme of events and talks
• Editing and publishing newsletter for South West Branch of Council for British Archaeology

Organisation

• Successfully combining study, part-time work, volunteering and extra-curricular activities

• Coordinating well-received archaeological events for Dig NW and the university
Archaeological Society. Summer Dig participants commented, 'What a well-organised day. It
rekindled my interest in archaeology'. 'It was so exciting finding real pieces of ancient
pottery'. 'Mia showed me how to interpret and care for the pottery we found'

Negotiation

• As staff student liaison for my course year I negotiated changes to the seminar timetable to
enable better use of available rooms and IT
• As chair of the university Archaeological Society I negotiated event programmes with
colleagues and staff, booking speakers, agreeing terms and negotiating budgets

Written communication

• Writing articles for non-archaeologists for local Archaeology Branch newsletter

• Report writing as project assistant to Dig NW Summer Digs
• For my university course, producing essays, reports, seminar papers to strict guidelines

Verbal communication

• Dealing with customers at Starbucks, including complaints referred by junior staff, as well as
communicating with staff and managers
• On my university course, creating and giving presentations to large and small groups, some
on my own and others with fellow students
• As project assistant to Dig NW, briefing participants on Summer Dig event, including health
and safety inductions
• As chair of the university Archaeological Society, introducing speakers, leading panel
discussions and chairing question sessions

Leadership

• Shift leader at Starbucks, responsible for rotas, customer experience and training new staff
• Chair of university Archaeology Society, leading committee meetings and taking a strategic
lead
• Responsible for groups of adults and children

Analytical thinking

• Applying theoretical and scientific principles and concepts

• Applying statistical and numerical techniques to process data
• Interpretation of spatial data
• Form structured arguments supported by evidence

IT skills

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 • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of bespoke packages, GIS and statistical analysis and modelling tools

Employment

Shift leader, Starbucks Exeter (2017-present)

• Organising staff rotas to ensure adequate cover for each shift

• Supervising staff and maintaining health and safety and food hygiene standards
• Working as a member of the team to provide great customer service
• Upselling and cross-selling to maximise revenue and meet branch targets

Project assistant, Dig NW (2017-2018)

• Working with other project assistants to plan, book and coordinate Dig NW's programme of
Summer Dig events for members of the public and school groups
• Facilitating each event, ensuring health and safety and dealing with problems and issues as
they arise, referring to project leader as necessary
• Giving talks to event participants, demonstrating archaeological techniques and handling
finds

Volunteering

• Chair of University Archaeology Society

• Staff student liaison for my course
• Newsletter Editor for South West Branch of Council for British Archaeology

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Example 3:

Mariana Greenway
Flat 2, Hillview Court, Hillview Road, Hilltown, HZ4 8CV
greenwaym@jm.ac.uk
07877009008

A registered nutrition professional with a solid research background, industry experience and
a teaching portfolio. I am interested in developing a career which combines teaching and
research, while maintaining my interest in public engagement with nutrition and the wider
STEM field.

Education

Liverpool John Moores University (2015-2018)

PhD

NHS/LJMU funded research titled 'The role of parents and schools in the nutritional choices
made by children aged 10-14' (Abstract in Appendix 1). Joint supervisors: Professor Alison
LaMotte, Department of Nutrition and Food, LJMU and Dr Henling Strauss, Professor of
Paediatrics, Chester University Hospital.

University of Nottingham (2008-2011)

BSc Nutrition and Food Science

Modules included nutrition and the health of populations, trends in food research and
nutrition, metabolism and disease. Final-year project on 'Food flavourings - physical and
psychological effects on children' based on research carried out through a Nutrition Society
Summer Studentship.
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Notts County High School (2004-2011)

A-levels: chemistry, biology, geography. AS level maths.

8 GCSEs including English language and English literature.

Teaching/supervising experience

Teaching assistant, Liverpool John Moores University (2016-present)

• Supervising undergraduate dissertations

• Assisting with programme development and student assessment
• Delivering teaching sessions on BSc Nutrition and Nutrition and Public Health
• Student assessment

Guest lecturer, BSc Nutrition and Food Science, University of Nottingham (2017)

• Delivered five lectures by invitation

• Supervised and assessed student presentations

Summer school lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University (2016-2017)

• Coordinating summer school programme

• Devising and delivering interactive teaching sessions

Publications

• Greenway M, Neill L, Smith J 'Apple or Biscuit: Children’s food choices' (2017) Journal of Child
Nutrition 20:934-939
• Greenway M, Neill L, Smith J 'Mum, can I have something to eat: parents' role in children’s
eating patterns' Journal of Child Nutrition (2016) 16:723-728
• Partrillo, V, Greenway M, 'How can schools help children with their food choices?' Primary
Education (2016) 25:1029-1032

Research skills

• Taking and interpreting food diaries

• Qualitative interviewing
• Analysis using XJP and PSS 2.0 industry standard systems
• Mathematical modelling
• Application of scientific theory to qualitative data

Conferences and presentations

• British Nutrition Foundation Child Health Conference 2017 Workshop on 'The influence of
parents in children's food choices'
• Big Bang 2013 Professional Strand presentation on STEM Ambassadors
• Association for Nutrition NW Branch Conference 2017 Paper on 'Working with parents'
• Chester University Hospital Child Nutrition Symposium 2016 'How and why do children
choose what they eat?'
• Association for Nutrition Annual Student Conference 2010 Workshop on 'Creating a farmers
market'
• Association for Nutrition Annual Student Conference 2011 Poster session on child nutrition
group work
• Association for Nutrition Annual Student Conference 2016 presentation on 'Parents' role in
children's food choices: initial research findings'
• Association for Nutrition NW Branch Conference 2013 Workshop on 'Do farmers markets and
food banks share common ground?'

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Awards

• Nutrition Society Summer Studentship 2010

• Nutrition Society Student Award 2011 for BSc final-year dissertation

Professional associations

• Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), working towards Registered Nutritionist (RNutr)

• Nutrition Society Student Member and member of Student Council

Other qualifications

• Levels 3 Award in PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Employment

Project assistant, The Food Project, Liverpool (2013-present)

• Devising workshops for parents and young people

• Delivering workshops in schools, Children's Centres, NHS clinics, etc.
• Research to support projects and funding bids
• Supervising placement students

Nutrition adviser, Food Company Ltd, Merseyside (2011-2013)

• Advising product developers on nutritional content of new products

• Quality control of food labelling
• Research to support product development
• Supervising lab staff

Founder member, Dock Street Farmers Market (2012-2016)

• Collaborating with others to create monthly market events. Coordinating market days
• Negotiating with venues and traders
• Bidding for funding

Trustee, Dock Street Farmers Market (2016-present)

• Strategic direction for the organisation

• Nutritional adviser to the Board
• Coordinating funding bids

STEM ambassador (2011-2013)

• Speaking at STEM events in schools and colleges to engage young people

Volunteer nutrition assistant, NHS Nottingham (2009-2011)

• Working under the direction of a community dietitian to help parents of young children
create nutritious meals
• Leading cookery sessions for parents and children

References

Professor Alison LaMotte - Liverpool John Moores University, 0151 9009000,

alamotte@lmj.ac.uk

Dr Henling Strauss - Chester University Hospital, 01244 012400, straussh@cuht.nhs

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Damian Pandar - The Food Project Liverpool, L6 5PQ, 0151 2962960,
damain@foodproject.co.uk

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Example of A job Vacancy :

JOB VACANCY

FINANCE / ACCOUNTING STAFF

GARUDA
METALINDO TBK.

Qualification:
• Max 27 years old
• Min S1 major in Finance/Accounting from reputable university (GPA≥3.00)
• Fresh Graduate are welcome
• Having good analytical and numerical skill
• Familiar with microsoft Office software: word, excel
• Placement: Jakarta, Tangerang

If you feel that you can meet the qualification and up for the challenge, please send
your curriculum vitae and application letter

Example of a simple application letter and its CV or resume based on the job vacancy above.

Jl. Kemandoran Pekayon

Bekasi

December 23, 2016

To: HRD Department

GARUDA METALINDO TBK.

Jakarta

Dear Sir,
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According to the advertisement about vacancy in your company, I feel I have necessary
qualification needed for the position that you advertised in your company.

Kindly please allow me to apply a position of FINANCE / ACCOUNTING STAFF

I am 19 years old, innovative, energetic, highly ambitious, and good leadership. I graduated
from Accounting, Gunadarma University, with GPA 3,56 (scale 4)

I have been usual to work in a team and in organization. I can learn anything fast with
initiative and great will to succeed. I am certain it all can be useful to work well in this
company, and I would appreciate if you give me the opportunity to discuss my qualification in
person.

For detail, I enclosed my curriculum Vitae and Academic transcript. Hopefully I may have the
opportunity of proving my capability by being granted an interview.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Yours faithfully,

Elin Taufanny

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Data

Full Name : Ellin Taufanny FHOTO

Place Date of Birth : Jakarta, 07 february 1997
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indonesia
Religion : Moslem
Address : Jalan kemandoran RT 03/003 No. 70 Pekayon Jaya, South Bekasi,
West Java
Mobile Phone : 083813531806
Email : ellintaufanny@gmail.com

Formal Education

2002 - 2008: Elementary School Pekayon Jaya III Bekasi

2008 - 2011: Junior High School 7 BEKASI
2011 - 2014: Vocational High School BPS&K II BEKASI
2014 - 2018: Bachelor of Accounting at the Gunadarma University

Work Experience

Marh 2012 - June 2012 : Customer Service in Kompas Gramedia Bekasi.

Skills

1. MYOB
2. ZAHIR

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Similarly, the resume I created with truth that can be accounted for.

PRACTICE 1

1. Use the information from the application letter 1 to answer the questions below.

Paragraphs Points ofanalysis What the applicant wrote in her

application letter
………………… Why was the applicant writing?
How did she get the employer’s
name?
Where did she find their job listing?
Who referred her?
What position was she applying for?
………………… Why was she qualified for the position
You are applying for?
What has she done that applies to this
job/position?
What sort of fit was there between your
Experience and the job/position she
applied for?
What was special about her that should
be considered for this job/position?
………………… What did she expect to happen after
she sent the application letter?
How could the employer contact her?

Practice 2

Read carefully again the application letters 2 and 3, then find the following points.

1. Date of Letter

2. To whom/Address

3. Salutations

4. Statement of purpose

5. Qualifications

6. Experience

7. Closure

Practice 3

Study thoroughly the 3 examples of the CV above

1. Complete the following table. Put a √ if the point of structure is available in the passages.
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 No. General structures CV 1 CV 2 CV 3
1. Contact details
2. Profile
3. Education
4. Work experience
5. Skills and achievements
6. Interests
7. References

2. Which CV is the most complete one?

3. Do you find any other points? In which CV? Mention them?

4. Which CV model do you prefer?

Practice 4

Write a Cover Letter and a CV based on one of the following job vacancies.

1.

https://www.atmago.com/index.php/index.php/loker/graphic-designer_8de9bad5-68a9-4946-89cd-
82ef2ec7b162?lang=en
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2.

https://career.stts.edu/search/lowongan/show/1433

3.

https://www.instagram.com/pinterpolitik/p/Cowi8LMsXfh/?img_index=1

4.

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https://dpkka.unair.ac.id/vacancy/site/view/1145/marketing-staff

5.

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https://www.valve.id/careers/sales-marketing/

6.

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https://twitter.com/JOBMASTERhcs/status/905692944686080001

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