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An email cover letter

An email cover letter

Learn how to write a cover letter or email to respond to a job advert.

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

Preparation

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Reading text

From: Laura Mazzanti
To: David Kelly, HR Manager
Subject: Application for sales manager position

Dear Mr Kelly,

I am writing in response to the job advertisement on the ABC Jobs website for the position of sales manager.

I have five years of experience in sales. For the last three years, I have worked as a team leader, managing a team of 20 sales assistants in a large store. I have experience in hiring, training and managing staff. I have good communication skills and I can speak Italian, Spanish and English.

I have attached my CV with more information about my background and qualifications.  

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Laura Mazzanti

Tips

  1. Be specific in the subject line and say what job you are applying for.
  2. Start your email with Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + person's surname.
  3. Say where you saw the advertisement.
  4. Say which job you're applying for. You can use the sentence I'm writing in response to the job advertisement for the position of … .
  5. Write a short paragraph to say why you're suitable for the job. Mention your education, qualifications, work experience or skills.
  6. Attach a CV (also known as a résumé in the USA) with more information about your qualifications and background.
  7. End by saying I look forward to hearing from you soon or I hope to hear from you soon.
  8. Sign off with Best regards or Best wishes.

Task 1

Exercise

Task 2

Exercise

Task 3

Exercise

Discussion

What kind of information would you include in your CV or résumé?

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Submitted by ANOUAR on Tue, 30/11/2021 - 14:05

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I would like to include my talents and skills and also my work experience, I don't think puting my photo in the CV is a bad idea !

Submitted by Suraj paliwal on Tue, 02/11/2021 - 14:03

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I would like to include my qualification, experience, and potential to improve company. I'm trying to my best and work as a hard working person. I can do anything for company progress.

Submitted by LamVanPhuong on Fri, 15/10/2021 - 13:52

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i am going to include my education, qualifications, experiences and skills to prove that I am right for the job

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Submitted by PuenteD on Thu, 12/08/2021 - 20:04

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I include in my CV, something personal information and all professional information.

Submitted by Thinthinmyoe on Tue, 22/06/2021 - 12:55

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We must include the contact facts, Education,Work experience and interesting, related skills etc.

Submitted by Veronikka on Sat, 05/06/2021 - 23:01

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I think the CV should include contact information, work experience, achievements, education.

Submitted by Ehsan on Mon, 19/04/2021 - 06:11

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I write my name, my age, education field, education degree, my work experiences, my skills, my science articles and, ...

Submitted by Camila Abreu on Thu, 08/04/2021 - 15:31

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I believe that the curriculum should have only essential information: identification of the person, most relevant academic experiences, profissional experiences and skills.