A covering email

Learn how to write a covering email to accompany a job application.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

To: recruitment@new-company.com
From: Susan Nelson
Subject: Digital Marketing Executive application

Dear Ms Jones,

I'm writing in response to your advertisement for a Digital Marketing Executive. My name is Susan Nelson and I'm a Social Media Marketing Assistant. I have had this job for the past two years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.

The bulk of my work involves designing and implementing online marketing campaigns across a range of channels. I am very comfortable using analytics to assess campaign success and drive future initiatives. I work with a range of social media platforms and tools for digital marketing.

I have always worked in the retail industry and am familiar with the seasonal nature of business such as yours and have the skills to push your business forward through creativity and innovation. I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.

Following initial research into your company I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.

Please find attached my CV.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Nelson

Tips

Try to find out the name of the person hiring and address your cover letter to them.
Start with a clear statement about who you are and the role you are applying for.
Then give information about your current work (or studies if you are still a student).
Mention how and why this experience is suited to the new company and role, including any transferable skills (= things you have learned that you will take with you to future jobs).
End with a closing statement that suggests further contact.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Discussion

Do you have any tips for writing a good covering email?

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Language level

B2 Upper intermediate

Topics

jobs and work

To: ...
From: ADS
Subject: QA Application

Dear Ms. Jones,

I am writing in response to your advertisement for the QA and Assistant position.

My name is Alan, and I am a Junior QA with two years of professional experience. During this time, I have been responsible for gathering requirements, preventing potential issues, and implementing test scenarios.

The bulk of my work involves manual testing, API testing using Postman and Swagger, version control with GitHub (including CI/CD), and working within Agile methodologies. I also have experience with testing techniques and basic automation using Cypress and Selenium. The programming languages I am most confident working with are Python and JavaScript.

I have primarily worked with web platforms, especially e-commerce systems, and I am familiar with the seasonal nature of the business, such as Black Friday and other major holidays.

I would very much welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and enthusiasm to your team while continuing to develop both professionally and personally.

After researching your company, I believe my skills and experience align well with your needs, and I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position further.

Please find my CV attached.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
Alan David Schmidt

Dear Ms Jones,

I'm writing in response to your advertisement for a Molecular Biologist. My name is Luis Rojas and I'm a Research Assistant. I have had this job for the past 6 months and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.

The bulk of my work involves designing and performing molecular cloning and plant transformation assays in Arabidopsis thaliana. I am very comfortable using restriction enzyme and gateway-based approaches to obtain several DNA constructions. I worked with a range of bioinformatic platforms and tools for DNA manipulation.

I have always worked in the academy and am familiar with the seasonal nature of the business such as yours and have the skills to push your research forward through resilience and critical thinking. I would be very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.

Following initial research into your publications I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other, and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.

Please find attached my CV.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Luis Rojas

Dear Ms Jones, I'm writing in response to your advertisement for Creative Director. My name is Vinn Suiciniv and I'm a Creative Director Assistent . I have had this job for the past 5 years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role. The bulk of my work involves leading creative teams at Yves Saint Laurent. I am very specialized in bridging the gap between avant-garde concepts and global brand scabality. My work has always been defined by a "Schiaparellian" philosophy: that fashion should be a conversation piece, never a costume. I have always worked in the haute couture industry and I am familiar with the seasonal nature of business such as yours and have the skills to push the maison forward through creativity and innovation. In this role I am prepared to deliver a rifined vision narrative, couture-to-rtw synergy and strategic collaboration. I would very much like the opportunity to both bring clear vision and the Maison's heritage to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally. Following initial research into the maison I very much feel my creative lens will draft the next surrealist chapter for Schiaparelli. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position in person. Please find attached my portifolio and CV. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Vinn Suiciniv.

To: recruitment@new-company.com
From: LWIN
Subject: Teaching in Japanese application

Dear Ms Jones,

I'm writing in response to your advertisement for language teacher in Japanese and English.My name is LWIN and I'm a teacher experienced in teacing . I have had this job for the past nine years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.

I'm fond in teaching. I have started my professional since nine years. I have a diploma in teaching and training in education. So, I'm that my teaching techniques are very comfortable for students. I also have foreign language skills N2 in Japanese, B2 in English and basic in Spanish .

I have always worked in details and certainly. Beides, I am a socal butterfly and advanced in commnicative skills. Tht's why I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.

Following initial research into your company I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.

Please find attached my CV.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Nelson

Dear Ms Jones,

I’m writing in response to your advertisement for a French teaching position. My name is Sarah berriah and I’m a French teacher at Oasis International school.

I have had this job for the past two years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role. The bulk of my work involves teaching and supporting the students in their learning. I am very comfortable using TBI and all new tools we use in the classroom to drive future educational initiatives.

I work in a multicultural environment with differents students who have a variety of backgrounds and learning levels.

I have always worked with foreigners and enjoyed it, moreover, I am flexible regarding the age range of students, and I have the skills to push your teaching forward through creativity and innovation.

I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.

Following into your school I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Berriah.

Nice

Hello, there! I'm a bit confused why this sentence: 'Please find attached my CV' is spelled this way. Why not ''Please find my attached CV' or 'Find my CV attached'. Does the order matter in this case. Thanks in advance.

Hello Safe_Mode,

It is a little unusual, isn't it? It's a particular formulation we use with the formal expression 'Please find...':

Please find attached/enclosed my CV

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team

Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Unknown Racoon.

I'm writing in response to your Senior Frontend Web Developer position. My name is Sergey Dmitriev and I am a Middle Frontend Web Developer. I have had this job for the past five years and I believe I'm the person you need for your new role.

The bulk of my work involves developing and maintaining web applications using technologies Javascript, Typescript and Angular 6+. I'm very comfortable using node.js and Nest.js for implementing Back For Front pattern and such instruments as Jest to assess the quality of user interfaces.

I have often worked in the retail industry and I am familiar with the seasonal nature of business such as yours and have skills to push development forward throught development speed and high-quality code. I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.

Following initial research into your company I very feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would welcome the oportunity to discuss this position with you in person.

Please find attached my CV.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Sergey Dmitriev

Dear Mr. Jones, I'm writing in response to your advertisement for an Office Manager position. My name is Le Nhung and I'm a HR cum Executive Assistant. I have had job for 6 years and I firmly believe I am the person you need for your new role. The bulk of my work involves administrative, Human resource and supporting for all team members, as well as assist to Director in the running company. I am very comfortable using office management apps to access and optimization my workload and promotes future initiatives. I work with a range of HR, administrative platforms and office tools for management. I have always worked in the HR- Office field and I am familar with the seasonal nature of business such as yours and have the skills to push your business forward through creativity and innovation. I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role white continuing to develop professionally and personally. Following that initial researchh into your company. I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in the person. Please find attached my CV. I look forward to hearing from you. Your sincerely, Le Nhung

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A covering email

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