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COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Your Details
Name
Address
Contact Number
Email Address

Date

Employer Details
Company Name
Recruiter and Job Title
Address
Phone, Fax, Email

Dear ,

Re: Job Title and Job ID

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).

Paragraph 4 – Action and Closing

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)

Print your name


Writing application letter 26/4/02 1:39 pm Page 2

Below is an example of a covering letter that could be


sent without a CV. The arrangement or format of the
page should always be the same as this.

3 Mountjoy Drive
Cork
8908907

Handy Motors
Dublin Street
Cork

11/12/03

Dear Sirs,

I wish to apply for the job of mechanic as advertised in the Evening


Herald of 9/12/03.

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.

I finished my mechanics apprenticeship 3 years ago and have been


working in a busy garage since then. I have an NCVA certificate in
Motor mechanics. I am reliable and I like to work hard. I think you
would find me a valuable worker.

I enclose the following names as referees:


Mary Murray Bill Caldwell
Principal Director
Inver College CMS Motors
Dublin 7 Dublin 2
01 3453456 01 6786789

I am available for interview at your convenience.

Yours faithfully,

_______________
William O’Connor

Page 2
LETTER OF APPLICATION APPLYING FOR A JOB/POSITION/JOB VACANCY

e.g. Lisa Rot


Opponitzerstraße 1
3340 Waidhofen a. d. Ybbs
e.g. TECHNIC-STORE Austria
Yorkville News
450 West 33 Street
New York NY 10001

e.g. 7 April 2013


REFERENCE LINE
Application for work placement

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.

BODY OF THE LETTER


e.g. As you will see from my enclosed CV, I am 18 years old and attend
grammar school in...

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,

Lisa Rot, Austria


Enclosed: BE: CV, AE: resume

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