This letter refers directly to the job being applied for. It doesn't repeat the information in the CV but highlights and expands the information in the CV to say why you are especially suitable for that job.
A properly crafted letter should take up to an hour to write approximately. Do not stick some thoughts down and attach your CV, it'll be at a big disadvantage. The job market is tough at the moment and you need to do everything you can to stand out from the crowd.
Remember that when we begin a letter without a name, for example Dear Sir, we end with Yours faithfully. When we begin with a name, for example Dear Mrs Williams, we end with Yours sincerely.
COVER LETTER LAYOUT
1. Your address
2. Name of the company
3. Their address
4. The date
Dear Sir / Madam,
5. Why you’re writing (1st paragraph)
6. Information about your suitability for the job and why you want the job (2nd paragraph)
7. Additional information (3rd paragraph)
8. Closing sentence
Yours faithfully,
9. Your signature
10. Your name
Here are some examples of cover letters:
- British Council - Business English Task 2
- National College of Ireland - Cover letter Handout
- Australian Government - Write a cover letter
- American University Washington D.C. - Sample cover letters
TASK: YOUR COVER LETTER
Look at the job ads (advertisements) below from the newspaper and write a cover letter for the job. Write your cover letters and post them as a comment to this entry.
Doctor st. 12, 2º
ReplyDeleteLinares, Jaén, Spain
CHARISMA
4/04/2012
Dear Mr Lim,
I am writing to apply for a job of Assistant Boutique Manager, how appears in the “El Pais” diary last Sunday.
I am Degree in Marketing, and I have been working for six years in Tous company like a store manager in a shop in Barcelona. And now, I want to change my prospects, and I know and follow the works wich your company do.
I have a good level of English, French, and a little Chinese (I lived in Peking for 3 months).
I enclose my CV.
Yours faithfully
Samuel Rodríguez Teruel
12, Hojiblanca street
ReplyDelete23700 Linares
Jaén, Spain
5th April
Non-Goverment Humanitarian Organization
www. brightspyre.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for a job as Assistant Manager Health and Nutrition in your Organization.
I am thirty-two years old, from Linares in southern Spain and I am a qualified nurse and nowadays I am working in “Alto Guadalquivir” hospital in Andújar since December 2004. I would like to spend a year making humanitarian work in another country.
I have experience in nutrition, I am coordinator of the hospital group of childhood diabetes and I give courses to prevent childhood obesity. I have a lot of experience in emergency situations, I worked in the "061" in Madrid for six months.
Could you please send me more details about the conditions?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully
Rosa Moreno
CHARISMA
ReplyDeleteJEWELLERY DESIGNERS
FRIDAY,6 APRIL 2012
I am writing to enquire if you have a vacancy in Jewellery Design Department as advertised in the newspaper for which I may be considered.
I would like to apply for the position of Marketing&Communication Executive and have attached my CV for your pesural.
My interest in luxury products developed over several years through my internship in Diamond Society where I gained a valuable insight into customer service.
My Degree in Marketing has given me a strong understanding of Financial Accounting, Management and dealing.
In addition, my work experience has provided me with skills in the areas of attention to detail and client meeting.
I am a hardworking, self motivated, reliable and 3 years experience person.
My academic and extra curricular activities have given me ability to work under pressure, to work effectively as part of a team and to adapt to new situations quickly.
I have participated in different activities where I had great achievements in communications, advertising and motivation to raise the level of customer satisfaction.
I feel that Charisma is the type of firm in which I would like to work and that I would bring revelant skills.
I have enclosed a copy of my CV and my most recent accomplishments and I would wellcome the opportuniy to meet with you to discuss my qualifications.
I very much appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to speaking with you in due course.
Your faithfully,
Mª Dolores Soriano de Castro
Eduardo Cano Lozano
ReplyDelete1 Aceite Street
Spain, Jaen, Linares, 23700
(+34)111-222-333
educaloprofe@gmail.com
April 8,2012
Tudor Journals Ltd,
97 Betanic Avenie, Belfast BT71JN
Telephone: (028) 90320088
Fax: (028) 90323103
info@tudorjournals.com
Dear Sir,
I’m writing to apply for a job and I would like to be part of project “Knowledge of modeling using 3D Studio Max essential”.
I have got sufficient formation for to be in this project. My formation more outstanding is: I’m degree in computer science from the University of Jaén and I have got a master’s degree in graphic design from the University of Granada, also I have worked in Cerotec Studio for the last two years. I think with this formation and my work experience I feel qualified to carry out this work.
The Salary not is very important for me in this moment, the most important for me is to learn. In this sense my English not very good but I promise learn quickly. I’m very interesting in it also it is a reason for choosing this work. I would love to speak English perfectly and I get this work help me to it.
Enclosed my resume for your review. Thank you for considering my application. I am available to start work at any time. I will contact you the next week to follow up on my application. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at (+34)111-222-333, or email me at educaloprofe@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Eduardo Cano Lozano
TASK: MY COVER LETTER
ReplyDeleteJuan Manuel Martínez Olías
Calle de las Huertas, 3, 3º
23009-Jaén
953 286 086
jm.mart@hotmail.com
Mr. M. J. Wakefield
University of Bradford
Union of Students
Bradford Campus, Great Horton Rd,
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1AY 8th April, 2012.
Dear Mr. Wakefield,
I am a B2 level English student, according to the MCER. I am writing in response to your advertisement for both positions, either shop assistant, in shop retail outlets, or waiter, in student central bars, included in the “Student’s Life in UK”, published by Bradford University Press. As it was required, I have attached my CV for your attention.
I am absolutely excited about learning English and British culture and lifestyle, so I hope graduate in the B2 level this year. I am a hard-working student; such you can see in my CV I have strong results in my exams. Therefore, I have good communications skills, but I want to improve it with developing one of those two advertised positions, in England. I enjoy contact with people and I consider myself to be reliable, friendly, open minded and especially polite. My current work as a pre-primary teacher for twenty years has given me a wide experience in treating people from a professional point of view. So that, I think I would be particularly valuable in meeting the requirements of those positions, as described in your advertisement. I am really interested in this opportunity to complete my training as a future teacher in English.
In reference to the starting date included in your advertisement, I have no problem because my current work will finish in July 31st. Therefore, I would be even ready to start earlier if you needed it.
I hope my details are of interest and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. I will make myself available for interview at your convenience.
I look forward to speaking with you in due course.
Yours sincerely,
Juan Manuel Martínez Olías.
34 Valenzuela Avenue
ReplyDelete28820 Madrid Spain
Ms.Peggy Newhouse
Personnel Manager
3438 Pine Street
Cleverland, OH 4 y 28
29th March 2012
Dear Ms. Newhouse,
I am writing to apply for a position in your firm as Administrative Personnel
Which I saw advertised in “ The Pionner” magazine on 22nd March.
I am 30 years old and married. I have a degree I Business Administration from
The Complutense University of Madrid. At present I am unemployed.
Prior to this, I worked for 3 years as a Administrative at Hirsch Business International, Madrid.
I am hard-working, self motivated and reliable.
I have concrete skills in the areas of administration, attention to detail, meeting deadlines and flexibility which will be of great developed benefit to the job.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this position and my qualifications in more detail.
I enclose my CV as requested.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Yours sincerely,
Lily Hernandez Garcia
LILY HERNANDEZ GARCIA
Manuel González Diego
ReplyDeletePº Virgen de Linarejos nº 58
23700 Linares (Jaén)
manugondi@gmail.com
April 8, 2012
Mr Oxenden
Osford University Press
Great Clarendon Street, Oxford ox 2 6DP
Dear Mr Oxenden,
As a primary English teacher of Junta of Andalucía (Spain), I am specially interested in working with your Company because it is dedicated to my new speciality, teaching English. I trying to change job.
Through the five years studying English in the Official School of Languages of Linares. I could learn speak English in a high level, listening and writing English too. In addition, all this it permit me speak with different people in other countries out of Spain, so I could work where the company thought for my. I have got skills to adaptation in differents places and situations because I am fourty two years old and I ´ve lived in other cities of Spain during twenty four years.
Before being a teacher, I worked in Anaya Editorial Company. I was traveling by Malaga and Granada selling books in primary schools and secondary schools during two years and I could learn this job deeply, so I think I´m an excellent candidate for your Company.
Yours sincerely
Manuel González Diego
Manuel González Diego
1 Jacinto Benavente
ReplyDeleteLinares, Jaén 23700
Spain
BlueStar
San Francisco, CA, 94111
Dear sir,
I am writing to apply for a job as a senior accountant in your company, according to the advertisement that you posted in the newspaper.
I have been working for seven years for a multinational company as an accountant, an experience which offered me not only a wide knowledge but also some useful skills such as leadership, organisation and cooperation.
I am a hard-working and optimist person, and I work quite well under pressure. Besides, I can speak English and French, despite knowing a little Japanese.
I enclosed my CV in order that you can review it. If you have any questions, contact me by e-mail at raquelrivero94@gmail.com, please.
Yours faithfully,
Raquel Rivero Mazuelo
María Reyes Ligero 3º de CAL
ReplyDeleteStreet Jardines, 27
18009 Málaga
Spain
9 th April 2012
CHARISMA JEWELLERY DESIGNERS
Jewellery@yahoo.com
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for a job with your company as a Marketing & Communication Executive, that I have seen in “El País newspaper”
I am a qualified, experienced and hard-working employee in the Department of Marketing and Communication. I have been working at luxury car company in Málaga, since 1992, so I have a lot of working experience in the sector of marketing advertising and brand management, because for year I have held a similar position in Automóviles Garrido, which is dedicated to selling luxury cars in the Marbella area and surrounding and my degree in Marketing by University of Granada, helped me to developed my work.
I have good communication skills and I speak and understand English really well. I have to leave my company because my husband works permanently in your country, and I want to meet him, so I am very interested in get that job.
On the other hand, I am a member of the Jewelers Association Andalusians, because my grandfather was a jeweler in my city, so I have good knowledge in jewelry, due to the fact that all my life I have been involved with this activity through my family.
I enclose my CV as requested.
I look forward to hearing from you
Yours faithfully
María Reyes Ligero
Street Jardines, 27
ReplyDelete18009 Málaga
Spain
9 th April 2012
CHARISMA JEWELLERY DESIGNERS
Jewellery@yahoo.com
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for a job with your company as a Marketing & Communication Executive, that I have seen in “El País newspaper”
I am a qualified, experienced and hard-working employee in the Department of Marketing and Communication. I have been working at luxury car company in Málaga, since 1992, so I have a lot of working experience in the sector of marketing advertising and brand management, because for year I have held a similar position in Automóviles Garrido, which is dedicated to selling luxury cars in the Marbella area and surrounding and my degree in Marketing by University of Granada, helped me to developed my work.
I have good communication skills and I speak and understand English really well. I have to leave my company because my husband works permanently in your country, and I want to meet him, so I am very interested in get that job.
On the other hand, I am a member of the Jewelers Association Andalusians, because my grandfather was a jeweler in my city, so I have good knowledge in jewelry, due to the fact that all my life I have been involved with this activity through my family.
I enclose my CV as requested.
I look forward to hearing from you
Yours faithfully
María Reyes Ligero
Pintor el Greco 2
ReplyDeleteLinares,Jaén,23700
mariomb93@hotmail.com
April,2012
Administration
Dear Sir,
I'm writting to apply for a job writte with de Administration in the hotel Anibal. I saw this job in last Sunday's Diario Jaén.
I am twenty-to years old. At a present I am not working, but two years ago I finished my studies and I worked in a bank for one year old how secretary.
I attend in Madrid University, where I obtained the title of business administration.
After this I went to London one year where I obtained Master and I did courses in English.
Actually, I am attending courses in German.
I am very interested in this job, I be able to help a lot in this hotel and project. I am hopeful and I would be able to use my own iniciative and travel abroad.
I enclose my present employer's name as referee and look foward to hearing fromyou.
Yours fairthfully,
Mario Martos Balboa
20, Viriato St.
ReplyDelete23700 Linares. Jaén
Olympic Communittee
PO Box 2456
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Traslation and Languages Services staff in the forthcoming Olympic Games in London which was advertised in Sunday's edition of 'El País'.
I graduated from University of Granada (Spain)in 2008 with a degree in Traslations and Interpreters in English and French Languages. I have a certificate in intermidiate level in Chinese Language and I am studying for the advanced level in Chinese. I also speak perfectly Italian, because my mother is from Italy and she always spoke me in her language since I was a child.
Prior to this, I have been working as a Tour Guide for 'Barcelo' in Linaresduring two years. After that, I worked as translator and interpreter for 'Instituto Cervantes' based in Rome since 2011.
I have had experience with large groups of peopel from many countries around the world. i am a hard-worker, very friendly, patient and I work well under pressure. I like all sports and I often play tenis.
I have enclosed a copy of my CV. You can ask for references about me in the companies which I hae worked previously.
I would be glad to attend an interview at any time convenient to you. i look forward to hearing your answer.
Yours fairthfully,
Pepa García-Cassani Albañir
Cover letter
ReplyDeleteDolores Ruiz Baras
National Gallery street, 4
London AD24JL
Tudor Jurnals Ltd.
97 Botanic Avenue.
Belfast BT71JN
10th April
Dear Sir/Madam Production Director,
I would like to apply for the position of 3D ARTIST with knowledge of modeling and have attached my CV for your attention.
My current work as graphic designer for Walt Disney Corporations has given me firsthand experience in the 3D cartoons . In addition, I have ever liked to draw and I have had patience and discipline to spend a long time developing complicated scenes o characters. Besides, I have been working part-time for the TVE over the Internet which would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position.
I have also sent a copy of my last work, where I use the 3D technique for your review. I very much appreciate your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.
Dolores Ruiz Baras ,
Dolores Ruiz Baras
Cover letter
ReplyDeleteDolores Ruiz Baras National Gallery street, 4 London
4th April
Olympic Committee
PO Box 2456
Dear Sir/Madam Human Resource Management ,
I am writing to apply for a job with the Translation and languages services support stuff in the forthcoming Olympic Games, as your advertised in Loot Recruit on 24 th March.
My previous jobs include seven years in several jobs, which you can check in my CV that is enclosed as you requested. I have been living in London since last January, and currently improving my level of English. Besides, I am a good knowledge of French and Spanish, that's way in high technology. I am a enthusiastic worker, I enjoy working in a team and I am good at communication skills.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Dolores Ruiz Baras
Dolores Ruiz Baras
High School “S. Marie”
ReplyDeleteMadrid 24563
Avda. Andalucía 3, 2º
Linares ( Jaén )
12 th April 2012
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for a job for The Science Deparment as head master in fhis school which I saw advertised in last Monday^ s newspaper “ El Mundo·.
I am 30 years old and singel. At present I am a teacher at a Primary School, I worked for three years in this school.
I am a qualified teacher and I have been working at School “ Ramiro Olivar” since January 2006 to April 2009. I have a good level of English, and I speake French fluently, my mother is French.
Although I enjoy my present job, I should like one wich offers more responsability. My present salary is 2.200 euros a month.
I enclose my CV as requested.
I lok forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully.
Teresa Martínez
Ángela Oslo
ReplyDelete17, Canalejas
Madrid (Spain)
Tlfno: 91714829
Royal Hospital
Dr. Cresswell
Clinical Superintendent
Dear Sir:
I am writing to apply for a job as a Internal Medical. I am Diplomate in Internal Medicine with more than nine years of experience.
My training education and experience in internal medicine have provided me with a strong background in the field. I have worked in several hospitals and clinics. During my intern year I worked in cardiology, renal medicine and respiratory.
If you require any more information please contact me on the phone numbers above. I will call your office in a few days to inquire about of a me a meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
María José Ruiz Herranz