Common English Mistakes in Cover Letters by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Cover Letter in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

Dear Hiring Manager,I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married witho a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited faborut the opportunity to contribute to your teamwith my skills and experienceto your team. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the prepositions and polished up the text to improve the flow. Well done!"

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married to a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team with my skills and experience. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married with a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited for the opportunity to contribute with my skills and experience to your team. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #2

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Marketing Specialist. I have 30 years of experienceand a strong background in digital marketing strategies. I look forward to contributeing my skills to your esteemed company and helping to achieve the goals we propose.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise the cover letter sounds great!"

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Marketing Specialist. I have 30 years of experience and a strong background in digital marketing strategies. I look forward to contributing my skills to your esteemed company and helping to achieve the goals we propose.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Marketing Specialist. I have 30 years and a strong background in digital marketing strategies. I look forward to contribute my skills to your esteemed company and help achieve the goals we propose.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the marketing position at your company. I amhavinge a strong passion for marketing and I am bconfidelievingt that my skills are a great fit for your team. I hamve workinged in the marketing field for over five years, and Iam always looking to improve my abilities. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for misuse of the present continuous tense."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the marketing position at your company. I have a strong passion for marketing and I am confident that my skills are a great fit for your team. I have worked in the marketing field for over five years, and am always looking to improve my abilities. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the marketing position at your company. I am having a strong passion for marketing and I am believing that my skills are a great fit for your team. I am working in the marketing field for over five years, and I am always looking to improve my abilities. Thank you for considering my application.