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4 Writing the Final Part of Cover Letter

The final part of your cover letter should round the letter off, leaving the reader
with positive impression of your application and a desire to interview you.

Good cover letter should:

1. Express willingness to provide any further information that the reader
may want

2. Mention any items (including the CV) you are enclosing or attaching
3. Thank the reader for their time and consideration

4. Not consist of more than one paragraph

Recommended closing or NOT recommended ones

thanking notes

 Sincerely  Affectionately
 Sincerely yours  Best wishes

 Regards  Cheers

 Best  Eagerly waiting for a response
 Best regards  Fondly

 With best regards  Warm regards

 Kind regards  Warmest regards
 Yours truly  Warmly

 Most sincerely  Take care
 Respectfully  Take it easy

 Respectfully yours  Have a great day

 Thank you  Have a nice day
 Thank you for your consideration  Love

 Smiles
 Yours faithfully

 Any emoticon (no smiley faces)

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