Job hunting
Responding to a posting
To accompany your résumé in response to a posted job opening.
Your name
Phone · Email
City, province
Date
Subject: Application for the job title position
Dear Mr. / Ms. Name, or "Dear Hiring Manager" if the name is unknown,
I am writing to apply for the title position, posted where: e.g. on your website / on Indeed. One sentence: why this company or role appeals to you.
Over the past X years in field, I have a concrete, ideally quantified achievement. Along the way I developed 2-3 key skills tied to the posting — strengths that, I believe, match what you are looking for.
Optional: a sentence about your move to Quebec or your motivation to settle here, if relevant to the role.
I would be glad to tell you more in an interview. My résumé is attached. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Your name
- 01One page max, three or four paragraphs — readable in 30 seconds.
- 02Tailor each letter to the posting — echo 2-3 keywords from the ad.
- 03In Quebec, avoid overly long sign-offs; a simple « salutations distinguées » is enough.
- 04Proofread for typos — an error-free letter makes a real difference.
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