Cover letters
0pening paragraph
I am a finaFyear student who is about to graduate from X university with a BA in lndustrial Engineering.
I am writing to enquire about possible employment opportunities with ...
I am interested in the position for a Marketing Executive / PA advertised in The Auardion newspaper / on your website.
I am writing in response to your advertisement for ...
I enclose my CV for your consideration.
I was recently speaking with X and s/he recommended that I contact you / send you a copy of my CV.
Given my experience in X, ÿhe felt that I would be an ideal candidate for the job.
I would like to apply for the post of ...
Please accept this letter as application for the Marketing Manager position currently advertised on your website.
I am writing regarding the secretarial vacancyi...
Main body
My past experience of... has brought me a greater This experience has enabled me to ...
understanding of ..., as well as ... Wbrking in ... helped me to learn the importance of ..
As part of my degree course in ... at ..., I ... During ... I suggested ...
I am currently working as ... During my period of employment at ... I gained ...
At present I am responsible for / in charge of... I implemented a new ...
My responsibilities include ... These changes led to a significant increase in ...
Since I work with ..., I have developed ... As you can see from my CV I have ...
I feel I have significantly strengthened my knowledge and I have a strong history of...
understanding of "' I think that I could bring ...
I believe I can apply the skills obtained from my previous
employment to this position.
I am confident that the combination of my ... and ... makes me
an ideal candidate for the position.
Final paragraph
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you to discuss my skills, capabilities and professional experience in greater detail.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my professional history and qualifications with you in greater detail.
I would be happy to supply you with further references should you require them.
Should you require any further information regarding my application, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Please find enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae, which gives further details of my education and career to date.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Interviews
Small talk
How are you? I'm very well, thank you. Do you think I could have a glass of water while l'm waiting?
Thank you. lt's nice to meet you too / at last. Do you have a company brochure I could have a look at while
at the moment! | know. lt's awful, l'm waiting?
I can't believe the weather
isn't it? Do you think I could use your toilet to freshen up?
ls there somewhere I could leave my umbrella? I got caught in Are there many other candidates scheduled for interviews
the rain. today?
l'm very sorry l'm late. I was planning to be here over an hour I had terrible problems parking here. ls it always this busy?
ago, but my train was cancelled. I'm afraid l'm not feeling very well. Could I sit down for a few
I was just admiring the office. minutes?
Thatl quite all right. / That's okay. No thank you, l'm fine.
