Cover letter

Bank House
Sherwold Close
Swindon
SN3 2KJ
11 January 2009
Mrs Chimegmaa.G
Human Resources Manager
Ashford Brent & Associates
Milton Keynes

Graduate Trainee Technical Writer
Dear Mrs Chimegmaa,
I am writing to apply for the position of Graduate Trainee Technical Writer as advertised in the Prospects Directory 2009. Please find my CV enclosed for your consideration.

I have always been interested in correct grammatical usage because of the influence of a strict English teacher
I had at school. As English was not my first language, it became imperative to learn it correctly and I became fascinated by the origins of words and phrases. Doing my degree in the UK was an obvious choice and I planned the move for years. I got a first in English Literature and my dissertation topic centred on the language used in eighteenth-century (English) literature.

Initially, I met Dave Lenders and Frankie Gage at my university’s graduate recruitment fair and learned about the work being done at Ashford Brent & Associates. As I am a computer buff, I found the bespoke software you design very interesting and would enjoy the opportunity to work on the manuals. I have since read about your new release software and am excited by your plan to enter into international markets.

Currently, I am employed on a short term contract with the technical department of a local toy manufacturer. This has been a useful experience as I have been working on their instruction leaflets. I have listed in my CV the software and programming knowledge I have and would be happy to forward samples of my written work as well. I not only speak English and Sango (the language of the Central African Republic), but am also fluent in French which may be useful to your expanding international client base.

As I am not a British citizen, I will need to renew my visa within the year. Further, you will see that my preuniversity
grades do not follow the pattern of grades expected in the UK education system, but I can provide
a copy of the transcript that was accepted by my university. I can also provide you with academic references
to confirm my ability.

I hope you find my skills and experience interesting and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Tsogdelger Purevjantsan
Tsogdelger Purevjantsan