Hi,
I was told that it is 'bad English' to start a correspondence or email with "Please find attached my resume / application for the position of ***" or "Please find in the following...."
Are they really grammatically wrong? How should we say it correctly then? "Please find my resume in the attachment.."?
I have also seen people saying "Attached is my resume / application ....", but that does not sound polite enough to me.
A letter or email that you send along with your resume is commonly referred to as 'a cover letter'.
You can read books on how to write a good cover letter. However, in simple terms, you should say what you want,
I am applying for the position of senior accountant
briefly say why the employer should consider you for the job,
I have 10 years experience working as an accountant in responsible positions. I have won an Olympic gold medal and a Nobel Prize. etc.
Ask politely for an interview.
I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss this with you in an interview
And finally, at the end, mention that you have enclosed your resume.
I have attached my resume for your consideration.
Best wishes, Clive