A Note to Write a Good Cover Letter
Autobiography VS. Cover Letter:
Unlike the Chinese culture, western people do not write an autobiography when they try to apply for a job. A covering letter is good enough to show the company some of the basic personal information that it wants to know. So a covering letter in a sense is like an autobiography, but is more simplified.
B. Choosing the Formal English Writing Form :
It is now not like a resume, formal English sentence structures and grammar must be considered as you are writing a covering letter
C. Categories and Order :
A formal covering letter must at least include the following four categories – the purpose of writing the covering letter, personal information, references and conclusion.
1 The purpose of writing the covering letter
– including the job position you are looking for, and how you find out this opportunity.
2. Personal Information
– it may include your age, date of birth, education background, working experiences, training experiences and special abilities.
3. References
– including the name and the contact number of the person (or persons) who recommends and affirms your working effort.
4. Conclusion
– it is the end of the letter, and you should express your wish for an interview opportunity with the company.
20 Useful Vocabulary in Writing a Covering Letter:
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verbs |
nouns |
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reply |
advertisement |
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indicate |
application |
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require |
opportunity |
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qualify |
qualification |
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conceive |
interview |
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offer |
knowledge |
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apply |
position |
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graduate |
reference |
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consider |
recommendation |