Part 3 writing

WRITING A JOB APPLICATION LETTER

1. Work with a partner. Decide whether you agree or disagree with these statements:

1. References which candidates supply with their applications could be false so you shouldn’t always believe them.

2. It is not necessary for applicants to put their date of birth on their application.

3. You should enclose copies of certificates and exam results with a job application.

2. Read the application letter. Order the headings.

	Closing where you know the person`s name
1	Opening where you know the person`s name
	Says where she saw the advertisement
	Mentions enclosures
	Request for further information
	Reason for writing
	Details of skills and experience
	Why she wants the job

WANTED

Animal carers for morning

and evening pet-sitting/ dog-walking

while owners are away.

Good rates of pay.

Write to Mrs Annabel Crufts

at Walkies!

Ref: AS674

Ref: AS674

Mrs A. Crufts

Walkies

15 Washington St.

Brighton BN6 7BA

Dear Mrs Crufts,

I`m writing to apply for the job of animal carer which I saw advertised in the Evening Standard on Friday 27^th.

I am 20 years old and come from near Florence in Italy. I have taken a year off my studies to improve my English. I am looking for a part-time job which doesn’t involve working afternoons, as I attend English classes from 1.30 to 5.00 p.m.

I have a lot of experience of looking after all kinds of animals, not only because I was brought up on a farm, but also because I am training to be a vet, so I am well-qualified to attend to the animals` health and well-being. I am very fit (I`m a keen runner and swimmer) and I am used to getting up early. My language skills (I speak Italian and French) may be useful if you deal with foreign clients.

I enclose my CV and references for your information. If you still have vacancies for this job I would be interested in receiving further information regarding hours and rates of pay.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Mathilde Rossi (Miss)

3. Write an application letter for a part-time job in Culture Tours (Part 1, Exercise 1)

Remember to…

1. make your covering letter short and clear;

2. open and close the letter appropriately;

3. give a few relevant and interesting details about yourself;

4. say why you want the job and why you`re suitable;

5. enclose further information, e.g. CV, references;

6. keep a copy of the advert and the letter.

Check your knowledge of vocabulary

1. accompany visitors;

2. ambitious;

3. applicants;

4. application letter;

5. benefits;

6. blunt;

7. clever;

8. conceited;

9. confident;

10. confrontational;

11. creative;

12. critical;

13. decisive;

14. dynamic;

15. hard-working;

16. impatient;

17. impulsive;

18. industrious;

19. judgmental;

20. look for smth./smb.;

21. nosy;

22. obstinate;

23. open-minded;

24. outgoing;

25. over-sensitive;

26. popular;

27. practical;

28. professional;

29. punctual;

30. reliable;

31. reserved;

32. rewards;

33. self-assured;

34. selfish;

35. sensible;

36. sensitive;

37. smart;

38. sociable;

39. vacancy;

40. willing.

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