The letter of application.

The letter of application (also called the covering letter) can be as important as the CV in that it often provides the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. If this letter is not well written and presented, it will make a poor impression. The letter of application normally contains three or more paragraphs in which you should:

· confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job

· say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of the company

· show what you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant skills and experience

· indicate your willingness to attend an interview (and possibly state when you would be free to attend)

Application letter is a very important component of communication with potential employers. It is the first document they read about you and, as you probably know, first impressions are vital when forming opinions. In the past, application letters were used just as a covering page for the rest of the documents and may have been very brief and uninformative about the candidate.

Types of application letter

• Speculative letters are sent as part of a speculative application, together with a CV.
• Covering letters accompany an application form or CV for an advertised job vacancy.
• A letter of application is sometimes sent, rather than an application form or CV, in which case the letter should include the information you would put in a CV but presented in sentences and paragraphs.

An application letter is the best opportunity to show that you are clever and energetic, exactly the person that a company wants to hire. That’s why it is very important that you prepare well before you have your job interview. So you can show your best side and get the internship of your dreams.

Useful Phrases for Letter of Application

Полезные фразы для составления сопроводительного письма
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