Pour vous aider à rédiger votre lettre de motivation en anglais, voici quelques conseils et des formules types que vous pouvez adapter selon qu'il s'agit d'une candidature spontanée ou d'une réponse à une annonce.
Formules :
- Pour exprimer les raisons de votre démarche :
I would like to apply for a job in your company.
I would like to apply for the post of…
I would like to find a more challenging job than the one I have at the present moment.
I wish to improve my career prospects.
- Pour exprimer l’intérêt que vous portez à l’entreprise ou pour le poste :
I would be very happy to join your company reputed for its dynamic sales policy.
I wish to work for a larger organization with international connections.
This post is exactly the kind of chance I have been hoping for.
- Faire référence au C.V. pour faire ressortir les qualités que vous pouvez apporter à l’entreprise ou votre expérience professionnelle :
I have considerable experience of this kind of work.
I am sure that my educational background qualifies me for a post in your company.
I am confident that my professional experience is in keeping with your demandes.
I have worked/been working for…. Ou since ….
My diploma in…. enabled me to obtain the post of….. you propose.
- Annoncez votre bonne volonté d’entreprendre le travail :
I speak and write english fluently.
I am ambitious and willing to work hard.
I am determined to find a job where I can make full use of my knowledge of English….
Being involved in a new department would suit me very well.
- Exprimez l’espoir de voir votre candidature retenue et souligner votre disponibilité.
I hope to receive a favourable reply shortly.
I am looking forward to discussing my qualifications and experience with you.
I will be happy to supply any further information you may require.
I could start work immediately, if required.
Ci-dessous un modèle de lettre de motivation en anglais.
Dear Sir,
I would like to apply for a job in your company.
As you can see from my CV,
Ou
As stated in my CV,
I had the opportunity during my business course of having a six-months (nombre d’années) work placement ( ou experience) in England (ou America… ) ou nom d’une entreprise…
I assure you that I shall do all my best to give you satisfaction.
I am available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
XXXX
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Modèle candidature à un emploi en réponse à une annonce.
- Faites référence à l’annonce.
- Expliquez l’intérêt particulier que vous portez à cette entreprise ou au poste proposé.
- Reprendre les termes de l’annonce en soulignant vos compétences.
- Indiquez votre disponibilité et sollicitez un entretien.
Exemple :
Dear Sir,
I wish to apply for the post of……, advertised in the « ………… » of 26th february.
Ou
With reference to your advertisement in the “……” of …… , I wish to apply for the post of ……
Ou
Referring to your advertisement in yesterday’s “……..” for a Secretary….
I would welcome the opportunity to work in your Company and participe in its expansion.
For the last five years, I have been working in Thomson C° as a Secretary.
Ou
My diploma in …. Enabled me to obtain the post of “….” You propose.
Ou
I am qualified for the post of “…..” you offer.
I am an ambitious and hard-working person and I have good social skills.
I could short work immediately, if required.
Hoping to be favoured with an interview, I am,
Yours faithfully,
XXXXX
GOOD LUCK !