Cover Letters or Job-application letters

I am writing in response to your advertisement in DATE's edition of NAME OF PAPER concerning possible work with/in ...
I am very interested in doing this kind of job and will be available from DATE.
I need to know when the job would start.
I have always been interested in ...
My level of ... is good - I can speak the language fluently.
I have always been interested in working with ... and this is one of the main reasons why I am applying for this job.
I have a lot of experience of selling, particularly in the field of computers.
I am available to start work from May 15.
I would be very grateful if you would consider my application for this post.
Please don't hesitate to contact me at the above address if you need any further information.
I attend English classes three afternoons a week. This means that I am not available before 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and not at all on ...
It would be possible for me to work on Saturday mornings, ...
I can be contacted on ... in the evenings.

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