Covering Letters 2: Useful phrases

Dear Mr Saleh,

I am writing to   ---- apply ask request  for the position of Editorial Assistant which was   ---- shown advertised presented  in the latest edition of Gulf News.

I am currently   ---- worked employed used  by a Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to   ---- want pursue take  a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice on the   ---- included mentioned attached  CV, I graduated in European Literature. At University I gained considerable   ---- experiment expression experience  working on the student magazine, so I am   ---- familiarised familier familiar  with editing techniques. I work well under   ---- anxiety demands pressure  and enjoy working in a team. In addition, I speak English  ---- excellently fluently strongly .

I would be   ---- available around accessible  for interview from next week. Meanwhile, please do not   ---- hesitate wait stop  to contact me if you require further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Margaret Roan

Vocabulary

advertised
made known to people

to apply
to ask in a formal way to be considered for a job

to pursue
to have, to chase, to follow

to work well under pressure
to be able to keep calm and do a good job in difficult situations