The proper use of "I would like to take this opportunity"

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Hi Teachers,

Would it be weird if I write 'I would like to take this opportunity to join ABC company and become a clerk' in a job application letter?

Otherwise, may I ask for a formal way to express this?

Thank you!

Philip · Accepted Answer

Better:  I would like to join ABC company as a clerk because.........

BarbaraPA · Answer

To add to Philip's comment, unless you have been given the job offer, you should not say you want to take the opportunity. It sounds very presumptive.

Beatgmat · Answer

Thank Philip and Barbara so much for the advices,  <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

CalifJim · Answer

beatgmatfor the advices

By the way, there is no word "advices". It's "advice".

CJ

Beatgmat · Answer

Thanks CJ!

Otherwise I will be making the same mistake again and again.

The proper use of "I would like to take this opportunity"

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