Conclusion
End with other relevant information and your references. For example your special skills, free-time activities, any experience in voluntary organisations or participation in sports. Offer references, although it is optional to give names and addresses. People often write References available on request.
8. How to write a covering letter?
· In a personal letter you can put your name, address, telephone number and email on the right-hand or left-hand side of the letter.
· There are different ways of writing dates: 15 April 2002, April 15th 2002, or 15/4/2002 but in US English the month comes first, e.g. 4/15/2002.
· If you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to, start with Dear Sir / Madam.
· Write in short paragraphs so that the letter is well organised and easy to read.
· When you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to, close with Yours faithfully, followed by a comma.
· Remember to write your full name clearly after your signature.
9. The following phrases might be useful.
Professional practice: Covering letters
The following phrases are useful when writing covering letters.
· say where you saw the advertisement
I'm writing in reply to your advertisement in the (name of newspaper).
· say what job you are interested in
I would like to apply for the position of (job title).
· emphasise what makes you the right person for the job
I have experience in (types of duties and responsibilities). I am a (positive adjectives to describe you) person.
· say when you can attend an interview
I am available for interview (days and times).
· write a concluding sentence
I look forward to hearing from you.
10. This is Charles Piper’s covering letter:
Charles Piper
41, Sefton Road
Manchester
M19 8RU
chazpiper@hotmail.com
15th April, 2002
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing in reply to your advertisement in the Manchester Evening Times on Wednesday 12 April. I would like to apply for the position of Assistant Purser with Royal Mediterranean International.
I am an outgoing and motivated person and I also have strong communication and organisational skills. I have not worked on board a cruise ship before but I have experience as a hotel receptionist and I have the GNVQ Diploma in Leisure and Tourism.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV. I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
(signature)
Charles Piper
11. Use the information below to write a covering letter for one of these jobs.
Address: http://www.jobs.com