Commonly used phrases in English cover letters?

Resume is the first threshold for job application. Conveying more effective information in a limited space is the evaluation criterion for the success of a resume. The following is what I compiled for your reference.

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1. Beginnings for Unsolicited Letters of Application

2. Beginnings for Unsolicited Letters of Application

3. Introducing Oneself: About Age and Experience

4. About Personal Ability

5. Attached attachment About Enclosure

6. About Salary

7. Reasons for leaving

8. Ending: Request for interview and polite words Ending: Request for Interview

1. Explain the reasons for writing the application letter Beginnings

1. In reply to your advertisement in today's newspaper, I respectfully offer my services for the situtation.

Please read your company's advertisement in today's XX newspaper. I hereby prepare a letter to apply for this position.

2. Replying to your advertisement in today's issue of the newspaper, I wish to apply for the position in your esteemed firm.

Please read your advertisement in today's issue of the newspaper, and hereby prepare it. Please apply for this position in your company.

3. With reference to your advertisement in newspaper of May 2 for a clerk, I oofer myself for the post.

I learned about the company from the advertisement column in XX newspaper on May 2 Recruiting a staff member.

4. Please consider me an applicant for the position which you advertised in newspaper of December 5.

On December 5th, your company will advertise in XX newspaper to recruit talents. I am willing to Apply and please be considered.

5. In reply to your advertisement in today's newspaper for an account, I tender my services.

I would like to read your company's recruitment advertisement in today's newspaper. I hereby apply for an accountant job. job.

6. I should like to apply for the position mentioned in your advertisement in newspaper of July 22.

Your company advertised the position for recruitment in XX newspaper on July 22. I hereby prepare a letter to apply for the recruitment.

7. I wihs to apply for the position advertised in the enclosed clipping from the newspaper of November 12.

I would like to enclose herewith the XX report to your company of November 12 Recruitment advertisement, I would like to apply for this position.

8. Having noticed the enclosed advertisement in this morning's newspaper, I wish to apply for the position referred to.

I read the advertisement in today's XX newspaper and learned that your company is recruiting talents. I Enclosed newspaper clipping to apply for this position.

9. In answer to your advertisement in today's newspaper fro a secretary, I wihs to tender my services.

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10. Learning from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.

Learned from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager. The company is recruiting a business manager, and I would like to apply for this position.

11. Your advertisement for a telephone operator in the newspaper of March 8 has interested me, I feel I can fill that position.

Your advertisement for a telephone operator in the newspaper of March 8 has interested me, I feel I can fill that position.

There is an advertisement for a telephone operator. I read it with great interest and believe that I can fill this position.

12. I would like to apply for the post of male engineer as advertised in today's newspaper.

Today's XX newspaper advertised the recruitment of male engineers, and I would like to apply for this position.

13. On looking over today's newspaper my attention was attracted by your advertisement for a librarian. Now as I am desirous of obtaining such a position, I should like to apply for the same.

I read your company’s recruitment advertisement in today’s XX newspaper and learned that your company is recruiting a librarian. I am currently looking for this type of position, and hereby amend my application letter.

14. Referring to your advertisement in the newspaper of June 30 for an assistant chemist, I hope to offer my services.

Your company will be published in XX newspaper on June 30 Recruitment of Assistant Pharmacist, I hereby submit my application letter.

2. Beginnings for Unsolicited Letters of Application

1. Shall you need an experienced desk clerk for your hotel next summer?

Expensive Does the hotel need an experienced front desk clerk next summer?

2. Because I am very desirous of receiving actual experience in accounting during July and August, I am writing to inquire whether you will need the services of a young man with three years of educational training and some part-time experience. Perhaps I could fill in for one of your office staff during the vacation period.

Because I am eager to gain experience during July and August. Accounting practice experience, special letter to ask if your company needs to hire young people with three years of training and some experience? I may be able to fill the vacancies in your company during the holidays.

3. Gentlemen: Attention of Personnel Manager I am looking for a postion assistant shipping clerk.

Personnel Manager Xunjian: I am looking for a job as an assistant shipping clerk.

4. Perhaps there is a position in your organization for a young, experienced, and conscientious secretary stenographer.

Does your company need a young, experienced, and responsible female stenographer? Secretary and stenographer?

5. I want a job. Not any job with any pany, but a particular job with your pany. Here are my reasons. Your organization is more than just a business house. It is an institution in the minds of the local public. It has a reputation for fair play and honesty with both employees and customers alike. For the past four years, while specializing in accounting at college, I have had a secret ambition to work for your organization in the accounting department. I graduate in June. As I write this letter, I do not know that there is an opening at persistent, but here are my qualifications which prompt me to make application now.

I Need a job, not just any job at any company, but a position within your company. Your company is not just a store, it is an institution known to the public. Known far and wide for its impartiality and proven reputation. I have been majoring in accounting for four years in college, and I have long thought of working in the accounting department of your company. I will graduate in July this year. At the time of writing this letter, I do not know whether your company currently has any vacancies, but the qualifications listed below prompt me to take the liberty of applying.

6. As it is nearing the Christmas season, it occurs to me that you many need additional assistance in selling gifts in your shop. I have a whole week before Christmas, from December 18-24, when I might assist you. I could aslo work evenings from six o'clock on, before December 18.

Christmas is coming, and I thought that your company might need an assistant to sell gifts. If you are free from the 18th to the 24th of the month, you can help. You can also do it after 6pm every night before the 18th.

7. Gentlemen: Attention of Personnel Manager Like many other young men, I am looking for a position. I want to get stated, at the bottom, perhaps, but started.

Director of the Human Resources Department: Like many young people, I am looking for a job. I want to have a start, starting from the grassroots level.

3. Introducing Oneself: About Age and Experience

1. I have been for over five years in the employ of an exporting pany.

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I have been employed by an export trading company for five years.

2. I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.

I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department. .

3. I have had five years' experience with a pany as a sale *** an.

I have worked as a salesman in a company for five years. .

4. For the past three years, I have been in the office of the Brothers Trading Co., where I have been ad still am an accountant.

I have been in the office of the Brothers Trading Co. He has served the company for three years as an accountant and is still employed.

5. I am twenty years of age, and have been employed for the last two years by the Green Trees Co., in teh general clerical work of the office.

I am this year 20 years old, worked in Green Forest Company for two years as a general clerk.

6. I am 25 years of age, and have had two years' experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.

I am 25 years old this year, and have had two years' experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.

I have been working in my current position for two years, and I am ready to leave this position in order to find a better job.

7. I am nineteen years of age, female and have had two years' experience in a pany's delivery office.

I am nineteen years of age, female. I worked in a company as a dispatcher for two years.

8. I am just leaving school, and am eighteen years of age.

I am 18 years old and will graduate soon.

9. I am twenty years of age, and am anxious to settle down to office work.

I am 20 years old and hope to find a company so that I can settle down.

10. Since my graduation from the school two years ago, I have been employed in teh Green Hotel as a cashier.

Work as a hotel cashier.

4. About Personal Ability

1. I am a good accountant and have a thorough knowledge of the English language.

I am a An excellent accountant and very proficient in English.

2. For the past five years, I have been engaged as a correspondence clerk.

In the past three years, I have been the main drafter of external correspondence.

3. I am able to take dictation in English and transcribe them rapidly into Chinese.

I can take dictation notes in English and transcribe them into Chinese immediately.

4. For the past three years, I have served as a private secretary to Mr. T. Tang whom you know well, and whose public works have been heralded all over Hong Kong.

In the past three years, I have been serving as Mr. Tang Ti’s secretary. You must be aware of Mr. Tang Ti, and Mr. Tang's career has long been known to the public.

5. Being well acquainted with office works, I could make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services.

I am very familiar with the company's general business. If I have the opportunity to serve your company, I believe that I will be able to handle general affairs happily.

6. I have received an English education, and have a slight knowledge of Spanish. I took a Spanish course in college.

I have received an English education, and have a slight knowledge of Spanish. In college, I took a course in Spanish.

7. I have been at the City merical College, where I have acquired a knowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice.

I have been at the City merical College, where I have acquired a knowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice. and entry-level business practice.

8. I have just left school, but have a good knowledge of English.

Although I have just left school, I have a good knowledge of English.

9. I can write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute, and typewriting at 55 words English.

I can write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute, and typewriting at 55 words English. 55 words per minute.

10. I have received a good education, and know English, Spanish and shorthand.

I have received a good education, and know English, Spanish and shorthand.

11. I have a fair knowledge of shorthand, and can write ninety words per minute.

I am familiar with shorthand and can write ninety words per minute.

12. At school I won a schoarship and the first prize in speech contest.

　　While studying, I won a scholarship and the first prize in speech contest.

13. I am a graduate of Hong Kong University, and have in addition the M. A. degree from UCLA.

I am a graduate of Hong Kong University, and have in addition the M. A. degree from UCLA.

I am a graduate of Hong Kong University, and have a Master of Arts degree from the University of California.

14. I am just over twenty-four years ofage and have left school about two months ago, during which time I have been striving to make myself proficient in shorthand, and typewriting, and have attained a speed of ninety and sixty words a minute respectively.

I have just turned 24 years old and left school two months ago. I worked hard on shorthand and typing during my studies. Now my shorthand and typing are 90 words per minute and 60 words per minute respectively.

15. Since leaving school, I have attended the Typewriting and Shorthand classes, and hve now attained a speed of fifty and ninety words respectvely.

After leaving school, I have attended shorthand and Typing class has now reached the speed of typing 50 words and shorthand 90 words.

16. I am at present a trainee in the Liner Shipping pany.

I am currently serving Daimaru Shipping Company as a trainee.

17. I am a graduate of Yu Da mercial School, and recently pleted the business course at the T. Unviersity of merce.

That is to say, I have completed the business major at T University.

18. My education is as follows: A full, three year mercial course in the U-D High School. From this school I graduated with honor in June, 1975.

My education As follows: Yuda graduated from high school, completed a three-year course in business, and graduated from this school's business major in June 1975 with honors.

19. I have a good knowledge of bookkeeping by double-entry.

I am very proficient in double-entry accounting.

20. For all the time I was in their employ, I had the sole charge of their correspondence.

When I was working for the company, I was responsible for all external communications.

5. About Enclosure

1. You will find enclosed an outline of my education and business training and copies of two letters of remendation.

Regarding a summary of my academic qualifications, work experience, etc., I would like to submit two letters of recommendation for your review.

2. Enclosed please find a resume and a photo.

Please enclose a resume and a photo.

3. I attach schedule of my qualification and experience.

Attached is my resume.

4. I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with my photograph.

Attached is my resume and recent photo.

5. A copy of my transcript is enclosed.

A copy of my transcript is enclosed.

6. Enclosed you will find a letter of remendation from my former teacher of English.

Enclosed is a letter of recommendation from my former teacher of English.

7. You can see from the data sheet that is enclosed that.

8. I enclose a resume and one of my publications.

I enclose a resume and one of my publications.

6. About Salary

1. The salary I should require would be HK$6,500 per month as a start.

In terms of salary, I hope to start with a monthly salary of NT$6,500.

2. I should require a salary of 4,500 a month to begin with.

I hope that the monthly salary will start from 4,500 yuan.

3. The salary I should require would be 60,000 a year, plus 1 mission on all sales.

About the salary, I should require an annual salary of 60,000 yuan, and I hope to obtain the sales price. 1 dividend.

4. The salary at which I should desire to earn is 10,000 dollars.

I hope the starting salary is 10,000 dollars.

5. The salary required is 12,000 per month, living in the house.

The salary required is 12,000 yuan per month, and dormitories are provided.

6. I should require a mencing salary of 9,600 dollars a month.

I hope that the starting salary is 9,600 dollars a month.

7. I am quite willing to start with a *** all salary.

I don’t care about the starting salary.

8. As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of my capacity.

As for salary, please test your ability before making a decision.

9. However, the matter of remuneration will take care of itself, as it always does, if other things are all right.

However, if other conditions are met, remuneration issues, It will be solved on its own.

10. I am willing to serve on trial for some months at a *** all salary.

I am willing to serve on trial for some months at a *** all salary.

I am willing to serve on trial for some months at a *** all salary.

7. Reasons for leaving

1. My reason for leaving my present employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.

The reason for my resignation: I hope to gain more extensive experience in trade.

2. my reason for leaving the pany is that I wish to get into the advertising business.

The reason for leaving my job is that I wish to develop in the advertising industry.

3. I am leaving our office to be with my mother and care for my aged mother in a distant city.

I am leaving our office to be with my mother and care for my aged mother in a distant city.

Apply for resignation.

4. My reason for leaving my present employment is simple because I see no chance of advancement.

My reason for leaving my job is this: I see no chance of advancement.

5. I am desirous of leaving the office in order to gain more experience in an exporter's office.

I hope to gain more experience in an exporter's office, so I am willing to change jobs. .

6. I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsiblility.

I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsiblility.

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7. I left them a fortnight ago, owing to a disagreement with the president Mr. Lau.

Due to disagreements with the president Mr. Lau, I left my job two weeks ago.

8. I left the position with the sesire of improving my position.

I asked to resign in order to find a higher position.

9. I left the office on acount of the discontinuance of the business.

Because the company I worked for was dissolved, I had no choice but to resign.

10. I left the pany because I found a full-time job after graduation.

I quit *** because I found a job after graduation.

11. The only reason why I am leaving the present position is I want an object to better myself.

The only reason why I am leaving the present position is I want an object to better myself.

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12. Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.

Unfortunately, I have had to leave my position. , due to this global economic downturn, my employer had to close its business.

8. Ending: Request for Interview

1. I should be glad to have a personal interview and can furnish references if desired.

I would be very grateful if I get the interview. If I need a guarantor, I can also provide one.

2. I solicit the favor of an interview, and assure you that if appointed, I will do my best to give you satisfaction.

I solicit the favor of an interview. If hired, I will do my best to serve your company and fulfill your high expectations.

3. If you desire and interview, I shall be most happy to call in person, on any day and at any time you may appoint.

If your company is interested in interview, I shall Be sure to visit according to the designated time.

4. Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an interview.

If my application is given priority, please grant me an interview.

5. Should you think favorably of my application, I would like to have an interview.

If my application is given priority, I sincerely ask for the opportunity to have an interview.

6. I hope that you will be kind enough to consider my application favorably.

I hope that you will be kind enough to consider my application favorably.

7. I trust that you will give this application your favorable consideration.

I trust that your company will give this application your favorable consideration.

8. Should you give me a trial, I will do my utmost to afford you every satisfaction.

If given the opportunity to try out, I will do my best to satisfy your company. requirements.

9. Should this application meet with your favorable consideration, I will do my utmost to justify the confidence you may repose in me.

Should this application meet with your favorable consideration, I will do my utmost to justify the confidence you may repose in me.

, I will do my utmost loyalty and efforts.

10. I assure you that if my application be successful, I will do my very best to please you.

If the application is successful and I can serve in your company, I promise that I will do my very best to please you. Do our best to serve you.

11. Should you entertain my application favorably, I would spare no trouble to acquit myself to your satisfaction.

If the applicant is favored and enters your company's service, I would spare no trouble to acquit myself to your satisfaction. I am determined to work for your company to fulfill my high expectations.

12. I wish to assure you that, if successful, I would endeavor to give you every satisfaction.

Everything is satisfactory.