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Writing a Job-application Letter by Valéria da Silveira Souza (Av2 Tues, 2008-2009) - About 125 words

Dear Mr. Robert:*

I am writing to apply for the English teacher position advertised in El País newspaper. As requested, I am enclosing a complete job application, my certificates, my CV and three references.

I am presently working as a full-time teacher. I have a wide range of responsibilities such as tutorials classes and  exam review. Therefore, I believe I comply with your requirements. Furthermore, I am good at teamwork and I can work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this letter and my enclosed Curriculum Vitae with you.

Should you have any question I can be reached any time via my cell phone: 689.24.32.40

Thank you for your time and consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

* Question by Your Teacher: I know how-to explanations say that if you mention a proper name, you need to end your letter with "Yours sincerely" instead of with "Yours faithfully", but I am not totally convinced. In my view, "Yours faithfully" is necessary, whether you know the addressed person's name or not, whenever you do not know the person. If anybody has any hypotheses or knowledge on this, please get in touch! You see, competent people preparing job-application letters (cover letters) and their CVs or resumés, try to find out the name of a specific person in the addressed company before sending in their letter, so knowing the name does not necessarily imply you know the person...