Cover Letter Practice

1. Study the phrases and identify the type of cover letters they are used in. Tick the right columns (S — solicited, SU -for both}.

	S	SU
A. I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for...
B. Please accept this letter as an expression of interest in the po­sition of...
C. My current position... has given me the opportunity to...
D. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.
E. I believe that my education, desire and enthusiasm would en­able me to make an important contribution to your company.
F. I am interested in applying for the position of... advertised in...
G. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.
H.... and I believe I possess the right combination of... skills.
I. I look forward to speaking with you in person.
J. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my potential con­tributions to your company with you personally.

2. These are the parts of a cover letter. Match the parts with their functions. What is the type of this cover letter?

1.Your contact information	A. Dear Mr Jones
2. Date	B. Sally Grant 444 Beach Street, N 7 West Lakeland Park, AZ 12345 123-555-1 234 [e-mail]
3. Name, title of your ad­dressee, organisation name, address, phone	C. I am a "detail person" — the kind of person you need as Administrative Assistant. For the last two years, I handled scheduling, appointments and meetings for our School Board. It's time for me to move to corporate work and put my organisational talents to use there.
4. Salutation	D. I will contact you in the next few days to see if you or one of your associates needs an assistant. Thank you!
5. Attention-grabber	E. There is a reason why: • My checkbook always balances at the end of each month • I was never late for classes • Our School Board needed me to organise events
6. Mid- section	F. May 18, 2002
7. Last para­graph	G. Sincerely yours, Sally Grant Sally Grant
8. Closing, signature	H. Enclosure: resume
9. Enclosure	I. Mr Jones, Director N&N Inc 101 Stratford Road Tempe,AZ 12345

3. Choose the parts of a cover letter from the list and insert them into the sample. Identify the type of this cover letter.

A. skills and qualifications meet your requirements B. I will call you C. Mr Dorris: D. resume E. get along well with clients and visitors F. my enclosed resume G. am considered H. to communicate with people

Adriana Stafford 123 Small Road Paterson, WI 12345 123-555-1234 March 27, 2003 Mr Samuel Dorris Dorris Construction. 123 Millway Road Paterson, WI 12345 Dear(l)_________ I learnt from your advertisement that a Receptionist position is available at your company. From (2) ___________you will find that my (3)________. I (4)____________ a sociable and responsible person, which enables me to (5) ___________. My ability (6) ________will bring use and profit to your company. On Monday, (7) ____________ to see when we can meet for an interview. Sincerely, Adriana Stafford Andriana Stafford Enclosure: (8) _________

4. You've seen an advertisement of a job. Your goal is to arrange the interview. Write a cover letter that should go with your resume.

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