Outline
Opening
Para 1: reason
Para 2: education + experience
Para 3: skills + personal qualities
Ending
MAIL
From:
To:
Subject: application for the position of (job) …., Thanh Nguyen
Salutation/Greeting
Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs + last name,
Dear Sir/Madame,
Para 1: reason for writing the cover letter + affirmation
I am writing to apply for the position of … advertised on the website ….
This is to apply for
I’d like to apply for
I am writing in reply the job advertisement on the website…, I am
writing to apply for
I am confident/believe that I am the right match/the most
potential/appropriate/suitable candidate for the
position/job/post/vacancy/vacant position=I am sure that I am the ideal
candidate that you are looking for
Para 2: education and experience
-education: major, university
I got a bachelor’s degree in marketing from university of finance and
marketing
I graduated from … university and major in/specialize in…
I graduated from … university and my major is…
I am a (fresh) graduate of … university majoring in…
Transitional device: moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally,
also,plus
In addition, I have rich experience in marketing. Particularly,
Although I am just a fresh graduate, I have rich experience in…
-Experience
I have 5 years experience in managing KFC restaurant, and launching 3
successful marketing campaigns
I have 5 years experience working as a restaurant manager for KFC and
launching…
I have 5 year’s experience in/ working as a/an…
I am responsible for/in charge of…
I (have) spent 5 years working as a restaurant manage for…
I (have) worked as a restaurant manage for KFC for almost 5 years. I also
have experience in launching 3 marketing campaigns
I (have) worked as a restaurant manage for KFC for almost 5 years and
launched 3 marketing campaigns
Additionally, when I was in university/a student, I used to work as a/an
waiter for 2 restaurant namely kichikichi and hanuri for 2 years
(Therefore, are your knowledge and experience relevant to the job
description?)
Para 3: Skills and personal qualities
Changing topics:
In terms of soft skills,
With regards to…,
In relation to…,
As for…,
Regarding…,
I am good at/confident in communication skills, so I believe that I will
able to work well/ get along well with my team members/ will be able to
work/perform well in public relations and media to support sales
I have effective/good communication skills so…
Also, skills 2?
As for my personalities, I would describe/consider myself as a/an adj,adj
and adj person
Regarding my personal qualities, I am adj,adj, and adj, so I…
(regarding my person qualities, I would describe myself as a hardworking
and dedicated employee, so I am sure that I will try my best to make
significant contribution to your business)
Ending
With all the qualities mentioned above, I strong believe that I am the
potential candidate you are looking for
= I am confident that my qualities will help me seek a good opportunity
to be part of your company. I would verymuch appreciate it if you couls
arrange an interview for further discussion(I would be grateful if you
could arrange time for an interview in which we could further dischss
the roles of the post) I can be reached via email:… or at 012345678 (you
can contact me via email: thannguyen@[Link])
Thank you very much for your consideration/considering my application/
my cover letter/your time/reading my email. I look forward to your
reply/hearing from you soon
Kind regards,
Yours sincerely, (know the name of the recipient)
Yours faithfully, (DON’T know the name of the recipient)
Thanh Nguyen
….……………………………………
MAIL
From:
To: the recipient’s email address
Subject: job offer acceptance, jason burnett
Salutation/Greeting
Dear [Link]
Para1: reason + promise
(first of all, thank you for your job offer/offering the job)
Regarding/with regards to/in reply to your job offer in the previous
email, I am writing to confirm my acceptance for the position of..
This is to confirm my acceptance for the position of…
I am writing to accept the job offer for the position of…
I am delighted to accept the job offer for…
I hope/promise/assert/believe that you will never regret
recruiting/employing/choosing me… do my best/try my best
Greatly contribute to…
Get along well with
Devote myself to
Be devoted/committed/dedicated to…
Work hard
Para2: confirm salary + benefits + starting date
As discussed in the interview, confirm salary + benefits + incentives +
starting time
(annual salary $65000, not including heath insurance & three weeks of
paid time off) => sentence (simple present tense)
As discussed in the interview, my annual salary is $65,000 which does
not include (=excludes) health insurance and a fully paid three-week
leave/holiday. Regarding the staring date, I am pleased to begin my
employment on (Monday) 6th december 2021
(regarding the starting date, I am afraid I cannot make it on 6 th december
because I will be on a trip to my hometown and will not come back until
9th december. Therefore, I would be grateful if I could/you could/I would
appreciateit if…/… start my employment on 10th december … because I
will need some more days to settle down/sort things out
Para 3: concluding
I am looking forward to + noun?/V-ing
(request:?) please let me know/inform me if I have to prepare any
further documents?
(further contact) I am always available on email, but feel free to call me
at 0123456…
(i can be reached any time at 012345…/ I am on 012355 if you have any
questions/need any further information)
(once again) thank you for your job/giving me this wonderful
opportunity.
Yours sincerely,
Jason burnett