2015-09-06
709
Date
Dr., Mr., Ms. Title
Company, Institution
Address
Dear Sir/Madam:
State your reason for writing.
You will either inquire whether any positions are available or you will say which position you are applying for. If you are applying for a specific position identify the source of the information (a person, a newspaper, including date, etc.)
Describe your educational background and professional experience. Focus on those things from your resume that best relate to the position you are applying for.
Say you are enclosing your resume and/or other supporting material. State you willingness to provide more information and to be interviewed.
Thank them for their consideration. Say you look forward to hearing from them.
Yours faithfully,
(signature)
Study the following sentences commonly used in Cover Letters.
1) With reference to your advertisement in the “Moscow Times” of Tuesday, January 10, I would like to apply for the position of… in your company.- Ссылаясь на объявление в… от 10 января, вторник, я хотел бы претендовать на должность… в вашей фирме.
2) I recently heard from…that there is a vacancy in your Sales department.-Я недавно услышал от… что у вас в торговом отделе есть вакансии.
3) I appreciate the opportunity to work on my own initiative and to take on a certain amount of responsibility.- Я высоко ценю возможность работать с должной мерой ответственности, проявляя собственную инициативу.
4) During training for my present job I took courses in…- Во время обучения для получения должности, которую я сейчас занимаю, я закончил курсы…
5) Since my present position offers little prospect for advancement I would prefer to be employed in an expanding organization such as yours.- Так как моя настоящая должность не дает мне больших возможностей для продвижения, я хотел бы работать в такой перспективной организации, как ваша.
6) I am at present earning… per month.- В настоящее время я получаю … в месяц.
Read and translate the cover letter and try to write your own one.
