The document provides guidance on writing cover letters and resumes for job interviews. It discusses the purpose of a cover letter as an introduction to one's resume. It then provides tips for writing effective cover letters, including staying focused, matching skills to the job description, demonstrating language ability, emphasizing what you can offer the employer, and following up. An example cover letter is included. The document also offers tips for resumes, such as highlighting accomplishments over duties and adjusting grammar for conciseness. An example resume is then shown.

1. Guide to Interview English: Part 1 - Cover Letter and Resume Writing On May 10th, 2012
Guide to Interview English: Part 1 -
Cover Letter and Resume Writing
Created by Mr. Miguel Cortes | Top Management Coordinator
On May 10th, 2012
Copyright © 2012
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2. Guide to Interview English: Part 1 - Cover Letter and Resume Writing On May 10th, 2012
Table of Content:
Introduction 2
In Search of the perfect job 2
Cover letter 4
Resume 6
Introduction
Congratulations!
This guide to Interview English provides all
the essential tips you need to impress your
potential employer. Follow Carla on her
search for that perfect job. See how she
prepares a stunning resume and cover letter.
In search of the perfect job
Clara is on a quest for the perfect job! Let’s
take a look at her progress and see what we
can learn from her experiences. First, she
prepares two very essential items – a winning
resume and a stellar cover letter to
accompany it.
In search of the perfect job
A cover letter serves as an introduction. And
it’ll help hiring managers decide if they’ll even
read your resume!
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3. Guide to Interview English: Part 1 - Cover Letter and Resume Writing On May 10th, 2012
Top Tips for writing great cover letters:
1. Stay on target
Get to the point immediately. Explain why you’re writing and include
the title of the position you’re interested in.
2. Match your skills
Identifying the skills required for this position is an important first
step. Then, include clear examples from your previous experience
which reveal that you possess these skills.
3. Demonstrate English ability
Keep your sentences short and clear; do not try to over-impress by
writing complex sentences.
4. Sell yourself
Demonstrating what you can do for the employer, not the other way
around, will make you stand out from the crowd.
5. Take the initiative and follow up your application
Say you’ll call to follow up on your application and do it. Just a quick call to find
out the status of your application shows initiative.
6. Proofread!
Lastly, look closely for spelling and grammatical errors and make sure it’s not
too long. Then read it again. Would you hire yourself? If not, revise your cover
letter until it’s perfect!
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4. Guide to Interview English: Part 1 - Cover Letter and Resume Writing On May 10th, 2012
Clara’s cover letter
Miss Clara Chevalier
1222 Abby Street, London
Tel: 0123 4567 89
Email: clara.chevalier@abcdefghijklim.com.uk
1 May 2012
Mr. Recruiter
UPS Company | Hiring Manager
1556 Maple Street, Manchester
Dear Mr. Recruiter,
When I read your advertisement for a Senior Project Manager at UPS Company, I
couldn’t help noticing how closely your requirements align with my experience and skills.
My enclosed CV provides a good overview of my strengths and achievements, but I list
below some of your
Your Requirements:
o Business development skills.
o Ability to build and sustain effective client relationships.
o Ability to motivate and ensure continuous personal development of subordinates.
o Communication and negotiation skills.
My skills and achievements:
o As Account Executive at Creative Marketing Ltd, I exceeded my annual sales
target and increased my client base by 70% in the last year.
o My customer retention rate was 100%.
o Some of my new clients were developed following recommendations from existing
clients to their business associates.
o During the maternity leave of my line manager, I was given the opportunity to
manage the team. I recommended and implemented some new policies (such as
360 degree feedback as part of the annual appraisal process). I received a special
bonus award for my efforts during this period.
o Experience of giving presentations and negotiating to secure business with new
clients.
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5. Guide to Interview English: Part 1 - Cover Letter and Resume Writing On May 10th, 2012
I developed a real passion for understanding consumer needs during my two and a half
years at Creative Marketing Ltd. Innovative strategies and proposals that differentiated
our clients’ products in the marketplace ensured strong customer satisfaction with our
service offering.
I would welcome the opportunity to further develop my skills in USP Company, which is
a market leader in the sector and renowned for its innovative marketing approach.
I will follow up with you in a week’s time to answer any preliminary questions you may
have. In the meantime, you are able to contact me on 0123 4567 89.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Clara Chevalier
Enc: CV
Cover letter
Notes:
1. Include contact details like name, address, contact number and email address. This
helps the recruiter know who you are at a glance and how to get in touch with you.
2. Address your cover letter to the person named in the advertisement.
3. Match your skills and abilities to their stated requirements, include examples.
4. Sell yourself. Brag a little!
5. Take the initiative and follow up on your application.
6. “Enc: CV” is short for “Enclosed: Curriculum Vitae”. Which mean a resume is
enclosed with this cover letter.
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Resume
Remember that your resume is a brief account of your qualifications and experiences.
You may be perfect for the job, but your resume must look and say the same!
Top Tips for writing an amazing resume:
1. Review your history
First, make a list of your previous jobs and educational qualifications. This includes
company information, certificates, degrees, your job titles and duties, and specific
accomplishments.
2. State your objective
Include a heading at the beginning of your resume called “Objective” and then write a
Short statement. Example: “To work in a dynamic marketing department.”
3. “Duties or accomplishments”?
A “duty” is an assigned task. An “accomplishment” is an achievement - a positive result
Of your efforts. Brag a little! Cite specific accomplishments.
4. Adjust your grammar
Resume writing standards allow for abbreviated sentence construction. Leave out
sentence subjects (e.g. “I”, “my manager”), possessive pronouns (“my/mine, his/hers”),
and sometimes even articles (“the”, “a”). If you’re listing more than one
accomplishment in a sentence you can replace “and” with a semicolon. Example: “I led
an important project and my manager gave me an award” would become “Led key
project; awarded by manager.” it again. Would you hire yourself? If not, revise your
cover letter until it’s perfect!
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Clara’s resume
Clara Chevalier
PROFILE:
An Account Executive with proven ability in attracting and retaining blue-chip clients.
Demonstrates a real passion for understanding client needs and developing innovative
marketing solutions. Versatile, hard-working and always willing to take on additional
roles and responsibilities. Excellent negotiation and creative problem-solving skills.
OBJECTIVE:
To make significant and tangible contributions to the effectiveness of a leading
innovative marketing company. To use and further develop people management skills in
a supervisory or co-ordination role.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Significantly exceeded sales targets every year. Increased client base by 70% in the
last year.
• Successful retention of all existing clients.
• During maternity leave of line manager, took over the responsibility for managing and
motivating the team. Recommended and implemented new policies (e.g. 360 degree
feedback as part of the annual appraisal process). Received special bonus award for
achievement in this period.
• Provided training for the team on effective presentation and negotiation skills. This
resulted in increase of 50% over 3 months in the conversion rate of leads to contracts.
CAREER HISTORY:
Account Executive, Creative Marketing Ltd, November 2005- present
• Consult with clients on their marketing strategies and objectives.
• Develop creative, innovative marketing programs and solutions to meet those needs.
• Ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Develop new business.
Marketing Assistant, Creative Marketing Ltd, August 2005 – October 2005
• Support account executives by preparing presentation materials for clients.
• Develop ideas for marketing campaigns.
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QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:
September 2001 – June 2005 Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille
Majored in International Business
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• IT skills: Considerable experience using Microsoft Office – particularly PowerPoint and
Excel.
• English Proficiency Certificate from Oxford University.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
• Scuba diving - PADI certified.
• Badminton.
• Attending online conversation lessons at Oxford University with native English
speakers.
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