Cover Letter Expressions

Which expression is NOT written in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?

• I would like to apply for the post of ...

• Please accept this letter as an application for the Marketing Manager position currently advertised on your website.

• I am currently working as ...

• I am writing regarding the secretarial vacancy ...

Which expression is NOT written in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?

• I am confident that the combination of my ... and ... makes me an ideal candidate for the position.

• I am a final-year student who is about to graduate from X university with a BA in Industrial Engineering.

• I am writing to enquire about possible employment opportunities with ...

• I am interested in the position for a Marketing Executive / PA advertised in The Guardian newspaper / on your website.

Which expression is NOT written in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?

• I was recently speaking with X and s/he recommended that I contact you / send you a copy of my CV.

• Given my experience in X, s/he felt that I would be an ideal candidate for the job.

• This experience has enabled me to ...

• I am writing in response to your advertisement fo r...

Which expression is NOT written in the main body of a cover letter?

• My past experience of ... has brought me a greater understanding of ..., as well as ...

• This experience has enabled me to ...

• I was recently speaking with X and s/he recommended that I contact you / send you a copy of my CV.

• Working in ... helped me to learn the importance of ...

Which expression is NOT written in the main body of a cover letter?

• As part of my degree course in ... at ..., I ...

• During ... I suggested ...

• I look forward to hearing from you.

• These changes led to a significant increase in ...

Which expression is NOT written in the main body of a cover letter?

• At present I am responsible for / in charge of ...

• I implemented a new ...

• Thank you in advance for your consideration.

• My responsibilities include ...

Which expression is NOT written in the main body of a cover letter?

• I would like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

• These changes led to a significant increase in ...

• Since I work with .... I have developed ...

• My responsibilities include ...

Which expression is NOT written in the main body of a cover letter?

• I feel I have significantly strengthened my knowledge and understanding of ...

• I believe I can apply the skills obtained from my previous employment to this.

• Please find enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae, which gives further details of my education and career to date.

• I am confident that the combination of my ... and ... makes me an ideal candidate for the position.

Which expression is NOT written in the final paragraph of a cover letter?

• I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my professional history and qualifications with you in greater detail.

• I would be happy to supply you with further references should you require them.

• Should you require any further information regarding my application, please do not hesitate to contact me

• I think that I could bring …

Which expression is NOT written in the final paragraph of a cover letter?

• Please find enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae, which gives further details of my education and career to date.

• Thank you in advance for your consideration.

• I look forward to hearing from you.

• Please accept this letter as application for the Marketing Manager position currently advertised on your website.