Cover Letter Template: Your Details
Cover Letter Template: Your Details
Your Details
Name
Address
Contact Number
Email Address
Date
Employer Details
Company Name
Recruiter and Job Title
Address
Phone, Fax, Email
Dear ,
Paragraph 1 – Reason
I am applying for the above position you have advertised in the Herald Sun on the 23rd July 2009.
Paragraph 2 – Interest
Why are you applying for the position? Do you have the skills, experience or qualities and
qualifications required to fill the position?
Why are you interested in the position and the company?
Paragraph 3 – Persuasion
Refer to your resume and provide more details about the skills and experience that you have to offer.
Prove or explain why you are suitable for the position (you may give some short examples or refer to
previous experience/positions).
State what you believe will occur next. Also prove that you are keen by stating that you look forward to
having an interview. Sign off with ‘Regards’, or ‘Kind Regards’, followed by you signature and name.
Please find my resume attached for your further reference. I look forward to having the opportunity to
discuss my application further and am available for an interview any time.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my application.
Kind Regards,
(Sign here)
3 Mountjoy Drive
Cork
8908907
Handy Motors
Dublin Street
Cork
11/12/03
Dear Sirs,
I am 26 years old and have just moved to the area. I am eager to start
work and get settled as quickly as possible.
Yours faithfully,
_______________
William O’Connor
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LETTER OF APPLICATION APPLYING FOR A JOB/POSITION/JOB VACANCY
REFERENCE LINE
GREETINGS
e.g. No Place For Immigrants, 31 May 2013
e.g. Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Red...-...sign with “Yours sincerely”
e.g. Dear Sir or Madam, Sir/Madam...-...sign with ”Yours faithfully”
GREETINGS
e.g. Dear Editor sign with name and city
REASONS FOR WRITING
e.g. Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Green sign with „Yours sincerely“
e.g. Dear Sir or Madam; Sir/Madam advertisements...
e.g. I am writing in response to your sign with “Yours faithfully”
e.g. I am writing to apply for the job as/the position of...
e.g. I am writing regarding the advertisement for the job as...which
appeared in www.jobsearch.com on March, 31st.
e.g. My mother tongue is German, but I have been learning English for
eight years. After the A-levels, called Matura in Austria, I would like to
study English at university. The job at Technic-Store would be an ideal
preparation for...
e.g. I have always been interested in doing a work placement abroad and
particularly interested in working in New York as it...
e.g. I have good computer skills and a deep technical knowledge...
ENDING
e.g. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at the above address. I am available for an interview at any
time.
e.g. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing
from you.
Yours sincerely,