Cover Letter:
Tips for Writing it.
Maria Fernandez Alonso

Before Writing
 When you read the add, you must
make sure that you have understood
what the employer is looking for, and
then try to project that image without
being dishonest.
 While reading the add, select the key
words that you may use later for
writing your application letter.
 Choose the appropriate structure and
the required degree of formality:
business like.
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Cover Letter: Structure
1. Inform about the position you are
going to apply. For example:
“Marketing Assistant.”
2. Don’t forget the reference number.
3. Use expressions such as Dear Sir,
Dear Madam or the name of the person
who is in charge of the recruitment
process if you know it.
4. In your closings think about whether
you know the recipient’s name.
Do you remember when to use
Yours Sincerely and Yours
Faithfully???

Yours sincerely Yours faithfully
When you know the name of the
recipient…
It is used when the recipient is
addressed by name, example:
“Dear Mr Smith”
Always, yours sincerely
If you don’t know the name of the
recipient…
It is used when the recipient is not
addressed by name, example:
“Dear Sir / Madam”
Always, yours faithfully
REMEMBE
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Style and Content
 The style should be quite formal but showing
your personality.
 You cannot use contractions such as don’t
 Most of information is available in your CV.
Avoid repeating information unless it is extremely
relevant for the position you are applying.
 Write why are you suitable for the job, and why
you want to change jobs, without being insulting
to your present employers, if you are working.
 Show that you are available for a job interview
 Say what documents you are enclosing
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Attention to these concepts
 The most common words for CV are
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
 To whom it may concern
This expression is used for an open
testimonial letter written by
someone who knows for describing
your qualities.
 A reference letter is written directly
to a specific employer by someone
who knows you to express how
suitable you can be for a particular
job.
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Some Useful sentences
 I am applying for the position of …
I am most interested in applying for
the position…
 I am trained in …
 As a qualified … with … years of
experience
 The duties of my present position…
 I can be contacted on +34 …
 I would welcome the opportunity to
discuss employment opportunities with
you
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Useful Expressions for a Cover
Letter
 I’m writing to you regarding the
advertised “Assistant”
“Receptionist” … position that
you advertised on … (the Web Site
you took the offer from)
 Find enclosed my CV
 I am entirely at your disposition
 I look forward to hearing from you
soon.

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Cover letter Workshop
 Use the same structure as a business letter
 Show in the 1st
paragraph the name of the
position you apply
 Use key words form the add in the body
of your cover letter
 Mention attributes and qualifications to
the position
 Use a closing paragraph to seek an
interview
 Write only one page
 Sing your original cover letter
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