Writing a cover letter Practice 1

Fill in the gaps:
 

Dear Mr Black,

[OE(1] Please find _______________ (=included) my CV in application for the ____________ (=job) advertised in the Guardian on 30 November.
[OE(2] The nature of my ______________ (=University studies) course has prepared me for this position. It involved a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide __________ (=amount) of skills. For one course, [insert course], an understanding of the [insert sector] industry was essential. I found this _______________ (=theme) very stimulating.
[OE(3]  I am a fast and accurate writer, with a keen eye for detail and I should be very _______________ (=thankful) for the opportunity to progress to market reporting. I am able to take _____(=assume) the responsibility of this position immediately, and have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a _______________(=triumph) of it.
[OE(4] Thank you for taking the time to _______________ (=examine) this application and I look _______________(=anxiously) to _______________ (=knowing) from you in the _______________ (=close) future.
Yours sincerely

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 [OE(1]Introduction. Reason for writing.

 [OE(2]Brief educational or professional background and how this could be useful for the position

 [OE(3]Personal skills and impact of these on the job

 [OE(4]Goodbye and encouragement to make contact

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