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.
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
To: recruitment@new-company.com
From: Leandro Berrocal
Subject: English Education
Dear Mr Brown,
I'm writing to you about your advertisement for English Education. My name is Leandro Berrocal, and I am an excellent English teacher. I have had this job for the past four years and am sure I am the person you need for your company.
Most of my work involves teaching effectively and encouraging people to always do their best. I am perfect at using online dictionaries to find out the meaning of new words and putting images to make my class entertaining.
I work with a range of valuable platforms and tools for teaching.
I have taken many difficult European exams, such as IELTS and CAE. Fortunately, I passed both of them successfully. I have the skills to push your company forward through resilience and creativity without any issues. I would like to bring my experience and excitement to this role while continuing to develop professionally and personally.
Finally, thank you for reading this email. If you choose to hire me, I will be available for any information.
Please find attached my CV.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Leandro Berrocal
Dear Ms. Jones,
I am Sumaya Kai, and I am writing to you because I have recently known that you are looking for a Graphic designer to hire in your company and I found it quite interesting. I have been practicing this job for three years now, and I have a good experience in it. I worked at two small businesses until now, and I am currently studying to get my master's certificate.
Through my work in these companies, I got many different skills. I am good at making the work more fun and entertainment, so I think I would suit your company very well. I will include my CV with this application so you can take a look and decide, and I hope that we will work together in the future.
If you would like to, we can meet and discuss face to face, because I would like to know more details about this job, like what are the skills I should have, the nature of this job, is it online or not, and so.
I am looking forward to getting your respond very soon.
With honesty,
Sumaya.
Do you have any tips for writing a good covering email?
No, actually I don't. This was the first time I heard of such a thing, maybe because I am still a student.
But it was such a lovely topic to learn about
Dear Luke,
I am emailing you because of my love for tutoring special-ed children. I have experience tutoring in Kindergarten and I want to take my career to the next level by officially becoming a tutor. I am the most experienced in teaching Kindergarten, but I would love to expand into teaching higher grades and different subjects. My favorite subject is math.
The biggest reason I want to become a special ed tutor is because I was a special ed kid myself. My mom tutored me and helped me surpass any expectations anyone had for me. I was considering becoming a teacher, but I prefer more one on one customized to each student classes.
from Kathryne Garland
Subject: Research stay at your lab.
Dear Mr Clarck.
My name is Marco. I´m a Biology graduate and am interested in working in your lab for a few months. This is because I find interesting the research topics that you work.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this in person because I am really interested.
Thank you.
Marco.
To: Email(at)gmail.com
From: Cervantes
Subject : Position of purchasing of intern.
Dear Laura
The reason of this mail is because I'd like to apply for the position of purchasing intern. My name is Guadalupe Cervantes, I'm 22 years old and now I'm studying international affairs in Fes Acatlan in the field of international commerce.
I don't have a lot of experience, I just realized my social service in a goverment company dedicated to attended customs topics.
However I consider myself an able, approachable, and easier learning person.
If you give me the oportunity to work with you, I will try my best.
My sincerity greetings.
To: Email(at)gmail.com
From: DR Ousama Nabil
Subject : Position of Chef of Truma Surgery
Dear Dr Ahmed Kamel
May i hear from a close Frind that you were looking for a Doctor to fill the position of chef of truma Surgery, My Name is Doctor Ousama Nabil, I am triple board certified Surgeon and now fill the position of deputy director to ED.
I Graduate From medical School in 2010 ,and spend 5 year as General Surgery Resident in Saint Louis Memorila Hospital. Then i spend 2 year in plastic surgery fellowship program and another 1 year in truma surgery fellowship program. I fill the position of deputy director of Emergency Room.
My Time in ED Provide me with the office skill to fill this position, and my experince years in surgery teach me who to handle strees time and deal with severly injury truma patient. I will help your hospital to become the truma center number 1 in east coast.
The Repatiation of your hospital make me thrill to work with you , and i will be happy to discuse this proposer in person .
My Sincerly
Dr Ousama Nabil
Dear Jonathan,
I am writing in response to the job description published in one of the portals. Having gone through the roles and responsibilities, I strongly believe that my past and latest experience would certainly match your requirements.
Furthermore, to elaborate about my work exposure, I have worked in the IT industry for a span of around 14 years followed by others. With respect to areas of specializations and certifications, I proudly convey that I am certified in programming, performance testing and project management domains by globally renowned organizations.
To talk about myself, I believe in team work which shall contribute effectively for any organization's growth. My ability to work diligently and consistently would be one of the key strengths. Given an opportunity, I shall propel to the best of my potentiality to perform my duties without any compromise. Should you any questions, feel free to reach out to me. My contact details are as mentioned in the profile.
Please find my latest work profile as attached for your perusal.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Keep it short.
Be honest.
Emphasize the future and your personal skills.
Demonstrate knowing of the company and the position you apply for.
To: recruitment @new-company.com
From: Andrea Hernandez
Subject: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Dear Ms Jones,
I’m writing in response to your advertisement for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. My name is Andrea Hernandez and I’m a specialist in Finance. I have worked in financial planning for the past 9 years and I believe I am the person you need for your new role.
The bulk of my work involves leading budget process, developing financial forecast, analysing financial statements, KPI’s and data market (benchmarking), consolidating periodically financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet).I am very comfortable using different tools to design reports at different stakeholders like Excel, Power Point, Power BI, Oracle Business.
I have always worked in the Colombian financial industry and I am familiar with the seasonal nature of business such as yours and have the skills to push your business 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,
Andrea Hernandez