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    Cover Letters Useful sentences

    Opening paragraph

    •  I wish to apply for the post of … which was advertised in today’s ‘Daily

    Telegraph’.•  With reference to your advertisement in the ‘Guardian’ of January 15th, I

    should like to apply for the position of...

    •  I am writing with regard to your advertisement / I am writing to applyfor the post of / which I saw advertised in...

    Middle Paragraph(s)

    •   As you will see from my enclosed CV, I have four years’ experience in...

    •  For the last X years I have been working as...

    • 

    Two years ago I was employed as...•   At present I am employed as a..., a position I have held for three years.•  In the course of my present job; I have been responsible for the

    planning and organization of...

    •  My duties have included... as well as...

    •  I graduated in X from X University in (year).

    •  I was employed as a cashier with Barclays Bank from 1998 to 2004.

    •  I attended the (school).

    •  During my apprenticeship I obtained practical training in all aspects ofthe ... trade.

     

    I am used to working under pressure / working to a deadline / workingas part of a team.

    •  I am familiar with Windows Office / recent developments in theindustry...

    •  I also have some knowledge of accountancy, having kept the books ofmy father’s business...

    Closing Paragraph

    •  I believe the post you offer will give me the opportunity to...

    • 

    I am especially keen to work in an organization such as yours which hasa reputation for...

    •  I feel that my present position offers little prospect of promotion

    •  I will be glad to supply you with any further information you may need.

    •  ... have agreed to act as my referees.

    •  I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience / Please contactme regarding any queries you may have / I enclose my CV and I wouldbe glad to attend an interview at any time convenient to you / I lookforward to hearing from you in due course.