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Myvi Posted 15 years ago
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"My academic records as well as my involvement in co-curiculum activities has prepared me for this job. As a person who are have an in depth interest in teaching and do a researching, I might say that this position seems to fit very well with my education, experience and carrier interest."
This is some part in my cover letter. Is these sentences sounds correct? thanks in advance..
  

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You need to be simpler and more direct. Personnel officers soon get tired of longwindedness: Both my academic program and my co-curricular activities have prepared me for this position. I have a strong interest in teaching a nd research, so this position seems to fit very well with my education, experience and career interest.

— Mister Micawber

  • You need to be simpler and more direct.
  • Personnel officers soon get tired of longwindedness: Both my academic program and my co-curricular activities have prepared me for this position.
  • I have a strong interest in teaching a nd research, so this position seems to fit very well with my education, experience and career interest.
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You need to be simpler and more direct. Personnel officers soon get tired of longwindedness:

Both my academic program and my co-curricular activities have prepared me for this position. I have a strong interest in teaching and research, so this position seems to fit very well with my education, experience and career interest.
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Thnaks a lot sir! I have a question for the sentence below. Is it ok to use the bold one? or just delete it? Thanks..

"If you are favourably impressed with my qualifications and experience, I would very much appreciate if you could contact me in advance to set up a meeting to discuss the position further. You can contact me at the above address or reach me by phoning the number on
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Again, brevity and directness is essential. I suggest:

I hope that you find my application of interest, and I am looking forward to the possibility of a personal interview for this position. Please contact me at the above address or at [phone number] or Email Removed.
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"I am pleased to submit herewith my application for the post of lecturer in ABC. I believe that my qualification and working experience meet your expectations and demands of the said position.
I am currently enrolled in the final semester of the bisness administration course at the DEF and will graduate in November 2011."
Are these sentences seems direct to start the letter? or still long
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Yes, they can still be made more simple and forthright:

I would like to apply for the post of lecturer in ABC. I believe that my qualifications and experience meet your requirements. I am currently enrolled in my final semester of the Business Administration program at (the?) DEF and will graduate in November 2011.
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Thank you very much MM..

Sir, I have added some sentences for making my cover letter strong enough to show that I am really have an interest in teaching and research. Is it too messy? Thanks a lot..

“My interest in number and research led me to do a degree in pure mathematics and master in applied mathematics particularly numerical analysis. In university, I was awarded the Dean’
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My interest in numbers and research led me to a bachelor's degree in pure mathematics and a master's in applied mathematics with a focus on numerical analysis. I was on the Dean’s Student Awards List for four semesters during my undergraduate years and maintained a CGPA of 4.0 for three semesters during my master's.
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I have had an abiding interest in research and teaching ever since I presented my thesis research at three conferences within two years of my studies.

Sir, can we use 'have' and 'had' simultaneously? Thanks a lot..
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Yes, sure. The lexical verb 'have' can take the same aspects and moods as any other lexical verb.
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