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Covering letter

Opening lines

• Please find enclosed my CV/curriculum vitae/résumé in application for the post of....recently advertised on the....website/ in the ..th edition of...
• I am looking for a post as a .... and would like you to consider me for any future vacancies.
• In reply to your advertisement in... of... I should be grateful if you would consider my application for the post of...
• I am responding to your advertisement in... regarding the... position.

Body of the letter

I am 20 years old, single, and I am attending a three-year course university programme for a degree in languages (equivalent to BA Hons).

I feel that both my education and my work over the past years have given me a wealth of experience which could prove invaluable to you.

I am highly computer literate, having used a variety of software packages. I am proficient in a variety of computer software programmes.

I have an excellent command/advanced knowledge of both written and oral communication in ... languages:...

My education and my work experience have taught me the importance of excellent communication skills, good planning and organisational skills, IT skills, teamwork, problem solving, time management and self-motivation.

I believe my background and experience will help me be an asset to your company/organisation, etc., in a very short time.

I have always enjoyed this work, and I believe I have been successful, as sales greatly improved when I became...

Teamwork is another skill I have acquired and one I know is necessary for organizational cohesiveness.

What my résumé does not reveal is my professional demeanor and appearance. In a business environment, these qualities are of the utmost importance in dealing with clients as well as co-workers.

In me, you will discover a reliable, detail-oriented, and extremely hard-working associate, one who will serve as a model to encourage other staff members to demonstrate the same high standard of professionalism.

I have dealt with a wide variety of people. In every case, I assess the individual’s needs and how to address them most effectively.