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\documentclass{ReadableCV}

% Set color of body text
\color{black}

% Set indent and paragraph formatting
\setlength{\parindent}{0pt}
\addtolength{\parskip}{6pt}

\begin{document}
	
% Set page colour using X11names colour definitions
\setPageColour{white}

% Set header details being aligned to the right or left
% If an image is displayed it will be shown on the
% opposite side to what is set here.
\setHeaderAlignment{right}

% Set colour of all headings, header highlights
\setHeadingColours{SlateGray3}

% Set image file to be displayed in header
% If left blank no image is displayed
%\setImage{profilepic.jpg}

% If image not being displayed then user can
% move contact details to opposite side of
% page to name and jobtitle.
% Use either opposite or below
\setContactLocation{opposite}

% Set up information needed for header.
% If you do not want to include certain
% information use {} instead. 
\setYourName{Joe Bloggs}
\setYourJobTitle{General Dogs - Body}
\setYourMobileNo{0712 345 6789}
\setYourHomeNo{0123 456 7890}
\setYourEmailAddr{joebloggs@gmail.com}
\setYourWebAddr{www.joebloggs.co.uk}

% Display header information 
\showHeader

% Set up whether section headings are on the left or right
\setSectionAlignment{left}

% Creates a new section title / heading
\newHeading{Personal Profile}

Write some text here that explains a bit about what you can offer, things you have achieved etc.\ This should be around 4 - 6 lines but is entirely up to the user.

\newHeading{Core Skills}

% Add up to nine core skills. If they are
% all not needed use {} instead.
\addSkills{one}{two}{three}
          {four}{five}{six}
          {seven}{eight}{nine}

\newHeading{Career Summary}

% Set up whether job title or company printed first
% Either use JobFirst or CompanyFirst
\setJobCompanyOrder{JobFirst}

% This displays the whole of the role information
% including dates [1], job title [2],
% company name [3] and role summary [4]
% If a full history is required use \newrole and \roleAchievements
% If only a brief description needed then just use \newrole
\newRole{2013 - present}
        {General Dogs - Body}
        {Bigcorp}
        {A short summary broadly detailing what the role involves.}

\roleAchievements{one}
                 {two}
                 {three}
                 {four}
                 {five}

\newRole{2000 - 2013}
        {Dishwasher}
        {Fleece them cafe}
        {A short summary broadly detailing what the role involves.}

% This tends to be any training work send you on
\newHeading{Professional Development}

% Allows the display of a new course. Arguments are
% [1] date, [2] course title, [3] awarding body and [4] grade
% Leave grade blank if not required.
% If JobFirst set then course title will be first
% If CompanyFirst set then awarding body will be first
\newCourse{2018}
          {Course Title}
          {Awarding body}
          {Grade}

% This is training you have done in your own time
\newHeading{Personal Development}

\newCourse{2018}
          {Course Title}
          {Awarding body}
          {Grade}

% School education
\newHeading{Education}

\newCourse{2018}
          {Course Title}
          {Awarding body}
          {Grade}
          
\clearpage
 
% Anything below creates a letter
 
% Displays same header as on CV
\showHeader

% Name and address must be present but
% job title is optional
\setRecpName{Mr Deeds}
\setRecpJobTitle{Hiring Manager}
\setRecpRoad{BigCorp Road}
\setRecpTown{BigCorp Town}
\setRecpCity{BigCorp City}
\setRecpPostcode{X12 3YZ}

\makeLetter

% Do not delete \recpname unless you want to call the
% recipient something other than the name defined above.
Dear \recpname,

% Do not remove the following line
\bigskip

Please find enclosed my CV in application for the post advertised in the [insert place advertised] on [date advert seen].

The nature of my degree course has prepared me for this position. It involved a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. For one course, [insert course], an understanding of the [insert sector] industry was essential. I found this subject very stimulating.

I am a fast and accurate writer, with a keen eye for detail and I should be very grateful for the opportunity to progress to market reporting. I am able to take on the responsibility of this position immediately, and have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of it.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

% Do not remove the following line
\bigskip

Yours sincerely, % if the opening is "Dear Mr(s) Doe,"
%Yours faithfully, % if the opening is "Dear Sir or Madam,"

% Insert name of image with your signature
% If paper colour is not white best to use PNG
% with transparency.
\closeletter{sig.png}

\end{document}