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Writing cover letters 3

✓ Useful for TOEIC ✓ Useful for Cambridge BEC




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Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. Because of the small size of this company, I have been ____________________ to and participated in most aspects of managing a business.
2. ____________________ a web developer, I was responsible for updating and maintaining the corporate websites.
3. I ____________________ the development of (meaning: I helped develop) several prominent products.
4. I believe that the ____________________ of my education, work experience, and personal interests makes me an ideal candidate for this job.
5. An ideal candidate = A ____________________ candidate
6. As I ____________________ (meaning: said, mentioned) earlier...
7. Please do not ____________________ to contact me with any further questions.
8. I look forward to ____________________ your reply.
9. My education and employment background are ____________________ (meaning: suitable) for the position.
10. Some of my ____________________ (meaning: tasks, etc.) included designing and testing the user interface of the company's corporate intranet.
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💬 Useful phrases
“I am writing to express my interest in the position of...” — a standard professional opening for a cover letter
“I believe my background in ... makes me a strong candidate.” — connecting your experience directly to the job requirements
“During my time at ..., I successfully...” — using a specific achievement to demonstrate relevant experience
“I am particularly drawn to this role because...” — explaining your motivation and enthusiasm for the specific position
“I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute.” — a confident and professional closing statement
“Enclosed please find my resume for your consideration.” — a formal way to reference attached documents in a letter
“I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.” — a polite and professional closing
“I am confident that my skills align well with your requirements.” — asserting your suitability for the role with confidence


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Cover letter English 2
Cover letter English 4
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