Common English Mistakes in Letters Of Intent by Italian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Italian speakers from Italy when writing a Letter of Intent in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

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Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Changes I made were mostly to improve overuse of passive voice."

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the marketing manager position at your esteemed company. I have gained extensive experience in digital marketing strategies and developed my team leadership abilities over the past ten years. I am confident my skills and dedication would significantly contribute to your team’s success. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to being contacted for an interview opportunity.

Dear Hiring Committee, it is expressed my strong interest in the Marketing Manager position at your esteemed company. My extensive experience in digital marketing strategies and team leadership has been developed over the past ten years. It is believed that my skills and dedication will contribute significantly to your team’s success. Thank you for considering my application, and I am looking forward to being contacted for an interview opportunity.

Mistake Example #2

Confusing singular and plural nouns

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised on your website. I have extensive experience in managing projects and leading teams to success. My skills in communications and problem-solving make me an ideal candidate for this role. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your company and look forward to discussing how my background aligns with your needs.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper usage of singular vs. plural nouns."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised on your website. I have extensive experience in managing projects and leading teams to success. My skills in communications and problem-solving make me an ideal candidate for this role. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your company and look forward to discussing how my background aligns with your needs.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised on your website. I have extensive experience in managing project and leading team to success. My skill in communication and problem-solving make me an ideal candidate for this role. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your company and look forward to discuss how my background align with your need.

Mistake Example #3

Using direct translations from Italian (e.g., 'We see us tomorrow' instead of 'See you tomorrow')

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest forin the position of Mmarketing Sspecialist inat your esteemed company. I have a strong passion for marketing and I believe that my skills will bring great value to your team. WeI slook forward to meeting yous in thean interviewand—I am excited to discuss how I can contribute to your success. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your response.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position of marketing specialist at your esteemed company. I have a strong passion for marketing and I believe that my skills will bring great value to your team. I look forward to meeting you in an interview—I am excited to discuss how I can contribute to your success. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your response.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest for the position of Marketing Specialist in your esteemed company. I have a strong passion for marketing and I believe that my skills will bring great value to your team. We see us in the interview and I am excited to discuss how I can contribute to your success. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your response.