4. Replace the Ukrainian words by the English ones. Letter of Inquiry

to ensure – гарантувати, забезпечувати

to apply – стосуватися; (чогось, когось - to) ; належати

A letter of inquiry is 1) схожий, подібний to a letter of application, except that is does not refer to a specific job opening. Submit a letter of inquiry when you know that you would like to work for a certain company but are 2) непоінформований, що не знає of any openings. Check the company's website or advertising to ensure that you aren't overlooking any posted job openings that would make it more 3) доречний, придатний to send a letter of application.

A letter of inquiry follows the same three-part format as a letter of application. However, 4) замість of discussing specific skills that apply to a single position, talk 5) коротко, стисло about all of the skills that would be 6) корисний to the employer. State which type of work you are looking for and ask to be considered for future openings.

5. Study the sample of the letter of inquiry. Make up the similar one.

Major UK Company

123 Made Up Road

Derby

DE1 1AA

Date: 6th January 2011

Dear Sir / Madam

I am writing to you to inquire about a vacancy in your companies London office for an IT Project Manager. I have been told of this opening by a Mr Richard Brown who is currently employed by your company.

If the position exists then I am very interested in it as I feel it is a perfect fit for my skills and abilities. I am currently working for a leading multinational company, where I have been successful in controlling cost and budgets, improving staff performance and completing projects to time.

I look forward to discussing my relevant work experience and academic qualifications with you and also explaining how I contribute to your companies continued growth and success.

Please feel free to contact me if you require clarification or any further information. I thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing form you.

Yours sincerely,

Mark Thompson

128 Somewhere Road

Birmingham

B1 1AA

6. Fill in the appropriate words into the sentences: suitability; job title; opportunity; experience; job interests; skills.

Covering letter

to accompany – супроводжувати

to highlight – надавати великого значення

to emphasise – робити наголос, підкреслювати

to cover – охоплювати, містити в собі

relevant – доречний; що стосується справи

to elaborate – детально розробляти

a disability – неспроможність, безсилля; непрацездатність

to disclose – викривати, розкривати, показувати

Your covering letter is as important as the CV or application form it accompanies. It’s your 1) … to sell yourself to the employer and say why your CV or application is worth reading. Use it to highlight your enthusiasm and 2) … for the job and emphasise your strengths.

It should be clearly structured to cover:

• what you’re applying for – the 3) … and where you saw the advert;

• why you’re applying to them, why the 4) … you and why you want to work for that organisation in particular;

• why you are suitable – emphasise your relevant skills, 5) … and personal qualities by elaborating on the information in your CV or application form. Make sure you match your 6) … to the person specification, and use the same key words where possible. If you have a disability or a criminal record, you may want to use your covering letter to disclose this to an employer.