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The letter 
The following letter is an example of a cover 
letter you could send in response to the job 
Westfords Ltd had advertised. 
Your addressMr Knight 
Westfords Ltd
eet  Phone number500 Sample Str
Sample Town
DateLZX 1XX 
Dear Mr Knight
I would like to apply for the job of IT Support Officer which was advertised in today’s 
Journal.
For the past four years I have worked in IT with Brown’s. As the company is moving 
to another part of the country, I will be made redundant in two weeks’ time.  
My present job involves various IT duties in person and by phone. I also:
• dealwithITqueries
• handleincomingcalls
• handleincomingandoutgoingpost
• orderprinterconsumables.
Before this job I was a trainee with Brightson’s (Solicitors) in North Street, Invertown 
and completed RSA I and II in Business Administration and have various Microsoft 
package experience.
I have always enjoyed working with people and think my previous experience will 
allow me to work as part of the team and to be an effective representative of  
your company.
I am available for interview at any time and could start work immediately. You can ask 
for references from my present and previous employers.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for more information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Your signature 
Your name