Covering Letter

The example of a covering letter to CV.

A Personal Qualities	B Skills / activities	C Useful phrases
creative dynamic efficient energetic methodical perceptive responsible well-organised	communication skills interpersonal skills organisational ability I was responsible for ... co-ordinating ... developing ... implementing ... initiating ... liaising ... monitoring ... negotiating ... organising ... reviewing ... setting up	I can work / perform well under pressure. I am willing to take the initiative. I have proven track record in ... I have extensive knowledge in / of ... I am able to delegate ... I can work effectively in a team. I am fluent in ... I have a good knowledge of ...

Complete the letter using suitable words and phrases from the Useful language box. The letter in brackets indicates which column you should check to find the correct word or phrase.

Dear Ms Walker

I am writing to .....1..... for the position of Managing Director which you advertised ……2…… the International Herald Tribune, dated 22 April.

I am ……3…. employed as Marketing Director in a medium-sized cosmetics company. However I am seeking a position which will offer a greater challenge and more…4………...

In my last job, I was responsible for …….5………. a sales strategy for the firm and for co-ordinating the work of the advertising, sales and marketing personnel. I was also …………6…… in negotiating contracts with overseas agents and distributors, setting their sales targets and ………7……. their performance. In the last six months, I have been engaged in ………8……. up franchising networks in Eastern Europe.

I have extensive experience in the cosmetics industry, having worked for three companies dealing in health and beauty ….9….. . I think that I work well under pressure as I have organised several product launches when I had to meet tight……10…….. . Although I never avoid responsibility, I am able to ………11……authority to more junior managers whenever possible.

As for my personal……12………, I am a creative person , with many ideas for exciting new products which would interest your company Most people say that I am very energetic with the ability to ……13….staff and get results. I consider myself to be extremely efficient because I always make the most of the resources …….14……to me.

I would …..15 …. the opportunity to meet you to discuss my application at greater length.

1	apply	6	Involved	11	delegate
2	in	7	monitoring	12	qualities
3	currently	8	Setting	13	motivate
4	responsibility	9	Products	14	available
5	devising	10	deadlines	15	welcome