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1. Company Details 
Include the name, title, company name, and address of the hiring manager.

Gary Graham 
Hiring Manager 
Dayjob.com 
120 Vyse Street 
Birmingham


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2. Date 
State the date on which you are writing the letter.

22nd October 2021

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3. Salutation 
Address the letter to a specific person.

Dear Mr. Graham,

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4. Reason for Writing 
Start by explaining why you are writing the letter and how you found out about the job.

Your recent advert on the Dayjob.com website for a Security Officer caught my eye as it appeared to be a perfect match for my experience, skills, and future potential.

Tip: Grab their attention immediately.

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5. Your Suitability 
Show how your skills, experience, and traits match the job description.

I can maintain your company's reputation for service, professionalism, and legal compliance.

In your job description, you say that applicants should be alert, strong communicators, and physically fit. I am all of these things and more. I come to you as someone who can secure any premises, investigate suspicious behavior, and deal with violations.

Tip: Focus on the employer's needs, not just what you want.

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6. Personal Qualities 
Highlight important personal characteristics that would benefit the company.

On a personal level, I am someone who will always stay level-headed and respond quickly in stressful situations.


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7. Attached CV Mention 
Refer to your CV being attached for further information.

Greater details of my accomplishments and achievements can be found in the CV that came attached with this letter.

Tip: Do not repeat your full CV in the letter.

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8. Call to Action 
Invite the hiring manager to take action.

If you feel I have the potential that you are looking for in a candidate, then please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange an interview.

Tip: Be confident but polite.

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9. Thank Them 
Show gratitude for their time and consideration.

Thank you very much for taking the time to review my application.


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10. Sign Off 
Use a professional closing phrase.

Yours sincerely,
(Your Name)


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11. Your Personal Details 
Provide your address, phone number, and email address.

Address 1 
Tel: 0044 123 456 7890 
Email: info@dayjob.com


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• Keep it to one page. 
• Customize it for every job application. 
• Be professional but genuine. 
• Focus on how you can help the company, not just what you want. 
• Proofread carefully — typos create a bad first impression.

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