1. Opening paragraph:
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Say why you are writing:
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I am writing to enter the competition to…
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With reference to your competition to win…, I would like to apply…
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2. Main body:
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Experience:
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I was responsible for…
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My duties included…
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I am passionate about…
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I was in charge of…
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As part of my role, I…
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Qualifications:
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I gained a qualification in…
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I am a fully qualified…
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Emphatic structures:
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Not only do I…, but I also…
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Furthermore, I have experience of…
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Linking phrases:
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Furthermore, …
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Moreover, …
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Additionally, I believe that…
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3. Closing paragraph:
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Attach documents:
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Please find my CV attached.
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Express expectation:
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I look forward to hearing from you.
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If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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4. Style & register:
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Formal language:
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If I won this competition, I would…
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I would very much like to…
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5. Greetings & sign-off:
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If you know the name:
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Dear Mr/Mrs … → Yours sincerely,
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If you don’t know the name:
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Dear Sir/Madam → Yours faithfully,
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