A covering email

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

  1. Try to find out the name of the person hiring and address your cover letter to them.
  2. Start with a clear statement about who you are and the role you are applying for.
  3. Then give information about your current work (or studies if you are still a student).
  4. 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).
  5. End with a closing statement that suggests further contact.
    I look forward to hearing from you.

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Submitted by Georgiana on Wed, 27/09/2023 - 09:09

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To: recruitment@old-company.com
From: Breadwelss Todd
Subject: Writer/Editor

Dear Mr Henning

I'm writing in response to your advertisement for a Writer/Editor. My name is Breadwelss Todd and I am a Junior editor. I have had this job for the past three years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.

The bulk of my work involves editing and transcription books, headlines and scripts. A am very comfortable to provide writing support for a wide range of documents, including investigators brochures, clinical study protocols and reports, integrated summaries, literature reviews, and SOP's.

I have always worked within the English Literacy community and have received an honorary Fellow medal from the British Royal Society of Literature for exposition of the book "Memory and Imagination" by Gandia McWilliam, and have been a member of the same since 1999. I would very much like the opportunity to both bring my experience, wisdom 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 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,

Breadwelss Todd

Submitted by Ensiye on Wed, 06/09/2023 - 20:10

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Dear Ms Jones,
I'm writing regarding the position of middle React developer. I have many of the qualifications you are looking for. I'm interested in applying for this position. I have been working in this area for about two years.
The bulk of my work involves making reusable and responsive components. I'm very comfortable using a range of React and JavaScript libraries in order to make faster and more efficient components.
I've taken several specialized highest-rated React courses with the best mentors at udemy.com.The list of courses has been mentioned in my CV. I'm eager to improve myself and my skills.

please find attached my CV.

I look forward to hearing from you about a job interview.

yours sincerely

Ensiye Karimi

Submitted by reema_wj on Sat, 22/07/2023 - 00:36

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Hello , i wonder whether i write an email would anyone replay to check it for me ? Thank you

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Submitted by victguevara on Sat, 22/04/2023 - 23:57

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The covering e-mail has to be very brief and powerful which shows your experience and availability for the position and allows the employer to wish for the job.

Submitted by bekky on Fri, 14/04/2023 - 17:43

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Dear John,
I am writing in response to your company’s advert for the position of Health Care Administrative Officer. My name is Stone White and i am a front desk officer . I have occupied the post for the past three years and i believe am the right candidate for this post.

Most of my duties entails planning Outpatients visiting layout, relating with the health care providers and Pharmaceutical companies.

I have worked in the healthcare sector and am familiar with the work environment. I am always excited meeting people everyday at different platforms, initiating aerobic remedy for clients with ailing health.

I am proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, this has made my skills appealing to clients of high reputation.

Showcasing my interpersonal developmental skills, experience and channeling them to fit into the company’s goal would be my uttermost joy.

Subsequent to my previous research, i found out your company is a wonderful workplace that motivates its staffs for international educational advancement and i would love to be a part of your organization staff. I would be highly pleased to speak at lenght further in an interview and to start work soon.

Please find attached my CV.

I await your kind response.

Yours Sincerely,

Stone White.

Submitted by Al-Shakaa on Wed, 08/03/2023 - 12:54

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I just submit a cover letter for a position

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Humanitarian Affairs Officer, as advertised recently on UNDP Jobs website. I am applying for this post because I firmly believe that a combination of my natural ability, personality and work experience qualifies me as an outstanding candidate for the position. As a talented and experienced individual I am intimately familiar with key competencies of the position

In my role with UNDP and FAO, I provide ongoing technical support to all our local partners in the field and participate in their capacity building. In addition, I contribute in the monitoring of partners’ performance, conducting field visits and reviewing their substantive, operational, and financial reports.

Working for FAO, UNDP, Save the Children and the World Bank for almost 14 years provided me with solid experience on Humanitarian and Emergencies issues/ concerns in Yemen. I maintain a network of local contacts among key stakeholders, including non-government authorities and the humanitarian community in all governorates I worked in. I contribute to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications. I provide technical guidance and operational support and assist operational partners and other stakeholders of the projects in the implementation of their activities.
I believe that my experience matches the position, and I could add a great contribution to it. I have learned a lot and contributed to noticeable positive changes in Save the Children, World Bank, UNDP and FAO in Programming field, therefore I would like to apply all my learning and experience and enhance my capacity in working with different contexts with an outstanding organization like OCHA.

Further details of my accomplishments and achievements are contained in my attached resume. I am available for interview at any time and can start work at short notice. Thank you for the time you have taken to consider my application, and I eagerly look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
Mohammed Saleh Al-Shakaa

Submitted by jairsaldivar on Tue, 07/03/2023 - 14:16

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To: recruitment(at)new-company.com
From: Y Y Subject: Tax Manager application

Dear Ms X, I'm writing in response to your advertisement for a Tax Manager.

My name is Y Y and I'm Tax Senior Specialist. I am studying an International & European Taxation master degree in ZZZ, ZZ, where I live currently, I have had working in Taxes the past 10 years.

I am in charge of a two person team and these are my responsibilities:
- Mexican tax compliance
-Deferred tax
-Tax forecast
-Tax planning
- Tax authority and accounting firm audits
-Tax refunds
- Tax accounts administration

I would like to have the opportunity to discuss my abilities and how they can fit with the position.

Please find attached my CV.

Best regards, Y Y

Submitted by inaki07 on Thu, 23/02/2023 - 16:32

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Actually a good covering email should be formal and must include the applicant current role and relevant skills, Moreover applicant must radiate their confidence and interest for the job in their writing. Make sure to attached CV.