Cover Letter Writing

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• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Cover Letter Writing

Introduction

Body paragraphs

Conclusion

Salutation

Closing

Dear Sir / Madam,

Dear Mr Trump,

Dear Ms Bonné,

Your name, age, gender, hometown, country 

Why are you writing?

Where have you found the vacancy?

Why are you interested?

How do you meet the requirements listed in the vacancy?

Talk about previous work experience + school

Give contact details

Thank reader for time

Kind regards,

Best,

To: From: Subject:

To: email address in vacancy

From: own email address

Subject: application job

Write to Emma Watson. What's your salutation?

1. Dear ms Watson,
2. Dear Ms Watson
3. Dear Ms Watson,
4. Dear Ms Emma Watson,

You're writing to McDonald's Echt. What's your salutation?

Introduction

My name is John Watters and I am a fifteen-year-old boy from Echt, the Netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the position of [functie] which I saw advertised on the website of [naam]. The vacancy appealed to me because [reason].

Introduction: spot the mistakes

My name is John Watters and I'm a fifteen year old boy from Echt, the netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job of cashier which I saw advertised on the website of www.jobcentre.co.uk. The vacancy really appealed to me.

Introduction: spot the mistakes

My name is John Watters and I'm a fifteen year old boy from Echt, the netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job of cashier which I saw advertised on the website of www.jobcentre.co.uk. The vacancy really appealed to me.

How many body paragraphs should you write?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Write about how many qualifications?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Body paragraphs

Use standard sentences; learn by heart!

Body paragraphs

• My qualifications very closely meet the needs outlined in the advertisement.
  
• I believe I am capable of performing the duties that are required.
  
• I believe that I could make a significant and valuable contribution in your firm.
  
• I feel that I meet the requirements as listed in the vacancy.
  

• I have enclosed a copy of my resume to provide you with an overview of my skills and experience.
  
• As you will see in the attached resume, I have worked as a [functie] at [Naam bedrijf] for [periode / tijd] where I [werkzaamheden].
  

Conclusion

Conclusion

Use standard sentences; learn by heart!

Conclusion

• I would be more than happy to come in for an interview at your earliest convenience. Please contact me at the above address or phone number ([phone]) if you require any further details.
  
• Thank you for considering my application.
• I look forward to hearing from you.

Closing: which one can you always use?

1. Kind regards,
2. Sincerely,
3. Yours faithfully,
4. Best,

Capitalization rules in English

• People’s names
  
• Titles (of books, films, etc.)
  
• Places
  
• Countries, nationalities, and languages
  
• Institutions (companies, brands, agencies, etc.)
  
• Historical eras
  
• Days, months, and holidays
  
• Initials and acronyms
  
• I

Capitalization rules in English

• People’s names: Esther Bonné
  
• Titles (of books, films, etc.): The Catcher in the Rye
  
• Places: New York City
  
• Countries, nationalities, and languages: The Netherlands, Dutch
  
• Institutions (companies, brands, agencies, etc.): Volkswagen Group
  
• Historical eras: Victorian Era
  
• Days, months, and holidays: January, Monday, Christmas Day
  
• Initials and acronyms: WHO, UFO
  
• I

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