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Date
Insert their address

Dear (insert first name),

(Follow the guide for the short introduction)
Regarding the (e.g. engineering graduate scheme) position currently advertised on (e.g. your website), please find attached a copy of my CV for your consideration.

(Follow the guide for selling paragraph 1)
I’m committed to developing a successful career within a (e.g. leading engineering firm) and very enthusiastic about working for (e.g. ABB).  The (e.g. graduate scheme) particularly interests me because gaining and developing a broad skill set in a (insert points from job description about the role, e.g. international, customer-oriented, team environment )will be a great start to my career, and a complimentary match to the (e.g. technical and leadership skills) I have already started to develop.

(Follow the guide for selling paragraph 2)
I am currently studying for a (e.g. BA Civil Engineering) degree at (e.g. Swansea University) and will graduate in June. There are 3 compelling reasons why I will excel in this role for (e.g. ABB).

1) Exceptional (e.g. aptitude for technology), as demonstrated via (e.g. over-performance in all practical elements of my degree, and in a successful work experience spell with e.g. Siemens).

2) Natural (e.g. leadership skills), (e.g. taking the lead where possible and always striving to bring the best out of all members of a group), as evidenced (e.g. in my position as club captain of the hockey club).

3) Effective (e.g. problem solver), as shown when (e.g. I developed a new widget for a beer can).

(Follow the guide for selling paragraph 3)
Insert if required, other reasons why you match the role, be specific to the company.

Follow the guide for the close.
Please do get in touch to discuss my application or to arrange an interview. I look forward to hearing from you by phone (insert number) or via email (insert address).

Yours sincerely,

Insert name
Insert contact email / phone
REMEMBER: ALWAYS FOLLOW UP YOUR APPLICATION WITH A PHONE CALL