Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
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.
To: recruitment@sela-company.com
From: Norah Mu
Subject: Event Manager application
Dear Ms. Norah Mu,
I am writing in response to your job post for the Event Manager position.My name is Ghufran, and I’m a Project Manager in event operations. I have held this role for the past two years, and I’m confident I’m the person you need for your new role.
The bulk of my work involves planning and implementing large-scale events. I’m very comfortable handling multiple projects at once and driving future initiatives. I work with different project management tools to ensure smooth execution.
I have always worked in the F&B industry and am familiar with all protocols and government requirements, as well as customer market needs. I possess the key skills to help your business succeed and push it toward creativity and innovation.
I would very much like to bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to grow within the company.
Following my initial research into your company, I feel it would be a great mutual fit.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ghufran
To: recruitment@new-company.com
From: Hnin Eain Phyu
Subject: English teacher
Dear Mr Tar Tar,
I would like to respond to your advertisement for English teacher that I am looking forward to applying for this year. I am Hnin Eain Phyu and I am a freelance English teacher who has been working for more than 9 years. I have some teaching experience not only for young learners but also for preschoolers. I believe I am the one you need for your new role.
The bulk of my work involves designing preschool curriculum, counselling with parents and new teachers and teaching English with fun and activeness. I am always ready to learn new things and alert to share my colleagues every time they need my help so I can say I am very good at communication and collaboration. I enjoy working together with every member because I have worked as a team leader in some schools.
As I am a forever learner, I keep learning to become a professional teacher. Now I can hold TKT certificate and TESOL certificate as well. But I will never stop my learning and I will do the best for all skills what a professional teacher needs. Then, I have had some opportunities to give 2 months trainings to young learner teachers in villages that is a kind of research for my role and quite meaningful for my life. Moreover I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience and enthusiasm to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.
Finally, thanks a lot reading my e-mail with patience. If I have got opportunities, I would like to discuss the position with you in person because I very much feel we would be a good fit for each other.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Honestly,
Hnin Eain Phyu
As far as I can tell, when you want to apply for a job, you should describe your actual skills and how you have used them to resolve challenges using the START strategy.
Additional tips from me:
Dear Mr.Ben Brown, Hoping you're Fine
I'am Writing This E-mail In Order to Apply For A Job And Show My Services At Your Honorable Bank.
First, I Have To Introduce Myself . My Name Is Said Alhaj , I'm 23 Years Old Studying In Amman At the University Of Jordan , And My Major Is Business Economics As International Student , And This Is My Last Year At The University.
I Have A Very Good Experience Although To My Age And The Stage That I'am In.
I Got The [CEA] Certificate 4 Months Ago, And At This Period Studying For [CFA] Certificate And Looking Forward To Get The [FRM].
Please Find Attached C.V File.
I Look Forward To Hearing From You.
Yours sincerely.
Said Alhaj
Dear Ms. Nelson.
Your profile is fascinating and it is just what we are looking for. I think it is a great idea to start working with you as soon as possible.
However, I must warn you that we must complete tests before we can start the job you have asked for.
Once we have confirmed your profile, we would be happy to conduct a live or zoom interview, then you could attend a briefing and finally conduct a short test to determine if you are a good fit for the company.
At the end we will introduce you to the team.
Best regards.
Dear ms. Nelson
I am writing this letter in response to your job vacancy posting as UI Designer. My name is Fia and I have graduated from digital bootcamp for the past six months. As a junior UI Designer I have some portfolio in design and have the skills to push 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.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Fia Mardia
Dear Marsha,
I am writing in response to your advertisment for a Teching assistent postition at ISK school. My name is Trang Nguyen and I have just finished the program "Teaching assistent like an international coach" at Alfa-college in Gronigen, The Netherlands. During my studying time I also have done my intership program at ISK, so I believe that I am the right person that you need for this new role.
The bulk of my program is about to study the cultural, custom and behaviour of students who come from different countries to live and study in The Netherlands. From that I support them to connect with Dutch teachers and on the way around. In my program, I also studied Dutch, English and Math, so I am able to cover the lessons if teachers are absent.
This program is work and study at the same time, that was my advantage because I received ton of experience while I was a student. Moreover, during the internship time, I have got many positive feedback from my team leader, my colleague and more important is from my pupils.
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 the position with you in person.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Trang Nguyen
Dear Ms Jones
I'm writing in response your advertisement for a Physiotherapist position. My name is Neus Pons and I' m a Physiotherapist and Osteopath . I have had this job for the past 20 years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.
The bulk of my work involves to do assessment and designing personalized treatments. I 'm very comfortable doing this task.
I have always worked in the retail company and familiar such as your business. 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 the position with you in person.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Neus Pons
Dear, Mr João
I'm writting in response to your advertisement for cashier at Arlando´s supermarket.My name is Luiz Henrique, and I´m a administration student at Unieuro University for the past 2 years, and I believe that I have the skills for the role.
The bulk of my studies are about finances, data analystics, math counts, and people management.These subjects would be perfect to be developed in this job and I believe i would increased as a professional and also a human being.
I have always been interested about working with the public and I think this job opportunity will fit my expectations well towards gaining experience in this field.Therefore, I would be very happy if you guys contact me.
Please, find attached my CV
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Luiz Henrique