The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter. It explains that a cover letter should confirm the applicant is applying for a specific position, how they learned about the opportunity, and why they are interested in the role. The cover letter should also communicate how the applicant would benefit the company and request an interview. The summary then outlines the common formatting structure for cover letters, including contact information, salutation, body paragraphs discussing relevant experience and qualifications, and a closing.

1. Cover Letter Your cover letter is a sales letter. Cover letter: short letter sent with another document Content Your letter should: 1.confirm that you are applying for the position 2.say where you learned about the position 3.say why you want the position 4.say why you would be a benefit to the company 5.request an interview Format

2. 1 Your address telephone - fax – email Put your address + your telephone number, fax and/or email address at the top in the centre OR on the right. Do NOT put your name here. 1 Your address telephone fax email 2 Date Do not write the date as numbers only, for two reasons: 1. It can be considered too official and therefore impolite 2. All-number dates are written differently in British English (31/12/99) and American English (12/31/99). This can lead to confusion. 3 Destination name and address This is the name of the person to whom you are writing, his/her job title, the company name and address. This should be the same as on the envelope. 4 Reference This is the reference number or code given by the employer in their advertisement or previous letter. You write the employer's reference in the form: 'Your ref: 01234'. If you wish to include your own reference, you write: 'My ref: 56789'. 5 Salutation (Dear...) A letter in English always begins with 'Dear...', even if you do not know the person. There are several possibilities:  Dear Sir  Dear Madam  Dear Mr Smith

3.  Dear Mrs Smith  Dear Miss Smith  Dear Ms Smith 6 Subject The subject of your letter, which for a job application is normally the Job Title. 7 Body The letter itself, in 3 to 6 paragraphs. 8 Ending (Yours...)  Yours sincerely  Yours faithfully  Yours truly 9 Your signature Sign in black or blue ink with a fountain pen. 10 Your name Your first name and surname, for example:  Mary Smith  James Kennedy 11 (Your title) If you are using company headed paper, write your Job Title here. If you are using personal paper, write nothing here. 12 Enclosures Indicate that one or more documents are enclosed by writing 'Enc: 2' (for two documents, for example).
There are generally 4 paragraphs
1. Purpose of the letter

4.  I am writing to inquire about the receptionist position posted on the Canada Job Bank.  I am writing in response to the accountant position listed at Monster.ca.  I am writing to apply for the sales position, which was recommended to me by Jane Smith. 2. A chance to talk about you  Relevant experience  Why you are a good candidate?  Achievements  I have experience as a waiter in casual and fine dining.  I have worked in sales for 6 years, and was recently awarded top salesperson at my company.

5. 3. The call to action  Ask for an interview  I have attached my résumé , and I would like a chance to speak with you about the position.  I would like the opportunity to discuss this position further in an interview. 4. Salutation  Last greeting Sincerely, (Signature) Your Name

6. 26 rue Josef 75008 PARIS France tel: +33 1 77 77 77 77 email: rachelking@eflnet.fr The Principal Interplay Languages 77 bd Saint Germain 75006 PARIS 17 November 2014 Dear Madam Director of Studies I am interested in working as Director of Studies for your organisation. I am an EFL language instructor with nearly 10 years' experience to offer you. I enclose my resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment with Interplay Languages. My most recent experience was implementing English Through Drama workshops for use with corporate clients. I was responsible for the overall pedagogical content, including the student coursebook. In addition, I developed the first draft of the teacher's handbook. As Director of Studies with your organisation, I would bring a focus on quality and effectiveness to your syllabus design. Furthermore, I work well with others, and I am experienced in course planning. I would appreciate your keeping this enquiry confidential. I will call you in a few days to arrange an interview at a time convenient to you. Thank you for your consideration. Yours faithfully Rachel King