I need some help with my cover letter. I wrote one and tried to omit writing sentences with "I am...", "I have..." etc.
However, I do have some sort of a problem with one particular sentence:
"Dear Sir or Madam,
My profile and experience match requirements and qualifications for the post of Administrative Officer. With an extensive international experience of more than six years in international organizations and the xxx government."
My question is: Is the second sentence acceptable? Can I start a sentence using "With an extensive international ..."
I would appreciate your help - many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Airwalk
Top answer
Hi, I need some help with my cover letter. " etc. Why?
— Clive
Hi, I need some help with my cover letter.
" etc.
Why?
These phrases have the virtues of simplicity and directness.
Why wouldn't you want to talk about yourself in a job application?
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I know that "These phrases have the virtues of simplicity and directness. " however having in a cover letter "I am", "I have" etc. all over the place seems also a bit unprofessional. Using "I" all the time could make a bad impression. I think ... .