A covering email
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.
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 Ms Jones,
I'm writing in response to your advertisement for a Software Engineer position. My name is Susan Nelson, and I’m currently working as a Junior Software Developer. I have held this position for the past two years, and I believe my technical skills and passion for problem-solving make me a strong candidate for this role.
The bulk of my work involves designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using technologies such as JavaScript, Python, and React. I am highly comfortable working in Agile development environments and using tools like Git, Docker, and Jira. I enjoy writing clean, efficient code and using data-driven approaches to improve software performance and user experience.
I have worked on several projects in the e-commerce and retail tech sector, which has helped me understand the importance of scalability, security, and customer-focused design. I am confident that my creativity and technical expertise would contribute to driving innovation within your development team. I’m also eager to continue growing as a developer while taking on new challenges in this role.
Following my research into your company, I’m impressed by your commitment to building impactful digital solutions and fostering a collaborative engineering culture. I would very much welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and enthusiasm align with your goals.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Susan Nelson
To: recruitment@new-company.com
From: Mohammed Shehata
Subject: English teacher application
Dear Mr Mohammed,
I'm writing in response to your advertisement for an English teacher. My name is Mohammed Shehata, and I'm an English teacher. 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 students in primary and preparatory stages in school. Also teaching online students.
I have always worked in the teaching industry, and I'm familiar with using Microsoft Office applications to facilitate the learning process through enjoyable and creative materials. 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,
Mohammed Shehata
Dear Mr Michal
I'm writing to you in response to the advertisement of the company "Bridges' building". I looked on your site and I saw that you are finding many engineers for the new project of the new bridge in London.
Now, I'm still studying to obtain the Master degree in Geotechnical engineering. But now, I can tell you that I have the ability to start a stage in your company, because during this years I learned to design foundations of steel structures and concrete structures, and I even have made the camp operations, like slump-test, shear test, to know the material properties.
I believe tat I have the right skills to start a stage in your company, and perhaps, after the graduation, a possible insertion in this new project.
I follow you since 2022, when I started the university, because your work is the field for which I have studied and I'm still improving my skills.
Please, find attaches my CV.
I look forward to heaving from you.
Yours sincerely.
Maria Francesca
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To: hr.greencoresolutions.org
From: Tabatha Yamile Pérez Zarza
Subject: Environmental Compliance Coordinator Application
Dear recruiter,
I am writing in response to your advertisement for an Environmental Compliance Coordinator. My name is Tabatha Zarza and I am an Environmental Engineer with a diverse background in engineering, project management and customer service. I have experience in environmental regulations, managing documentation and training.
The bulk of my work involves problem-solving skills, and managing projects to achieve the company’s goals. I’m very comfortable using platforms and applications, as well as specialized software such as SCRI-FUEGO for risk analysis.
I have worked in diverse areas such as environmental engineering, occupational health, assistance, customer service and education which allowed me to excel in various roles. I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable asset to any team. I would like the opportunity to bring my experience to this role.
Following initial research into your company I feel we would be a good fit for each other and I would like to discuss this position in person as possible.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Tabatha Zarza.