COVER LETTER

EXERCISE 1.Imagine you want to apply for a job. You already have your CV ready, now it's time to write an application letter. What kind of information should you include in your cover letter?Read the sentences below , put the ideas in correct groups: should be included in application letters say where you saw the job advert say what you are doing now give reasons why you are interested in the job write about relevant work experience say when you are available to come for an interview What other documents you are attaching or enclosing with the letter shouldn't be included in application letters write about all work experience that you have say why you liked / didn't like the previous job your salary expectations EXERCISE 2 .Watch the film and choose the correct answer a,b or c in 3 sentences below, next, do the sorting:) Who are you writing the application letter to? the hiring manager the manager the boss the secretary How long should an appilcation letter be? 1 page long 1 2 page long 1 2 page long How many paragraphs should an appilcation letter consist of? 1 2 3 4 ... and now - do the sorting - where should these go? PARAGRAPH 1 Write who you are Write what position you are applying for Write where you found the job advert Give the job title / ID number PARAGRAPH 2 Write about your qualifications Give examples of a few achievements PARAGRAPH 3 Write that you are a good candidate based on your qualifications Ask to give you a call and invite you for an interview Thank them for considering your application Ex. 3. PUT THE MISSING WORDS IN THE CORRECT SPACES:possess, forward, internship, attach, convinced, gained, available, reference, for , sincerely, skills, particularly, suitable, Dear Mr Koshushko,With reference to your advertisement in yesterday's London Times, I would like to apply for the position of office helper. At present I am in my final year at school . I am particularly interested in your company because I want to put my economic skills to use .I attach my CV for your information. As you will see, I have gained my experience during my internship in Tax Office. I have won the economics school competition twice.I am a fast learner , possess good comunication skills and enjoy working in a team. For these reasons I am convinced that I would be a suitable candidate fot this position.I can be available for the interview at any time.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerelyKatarzyna Katarzowska Exercise 4.Formal vs. informal language Z podanych wyrazów ułóż zdania , które będą znaczyły to samo, co zdania poniżej, ale będą w formalnym języku, odpowiednim do biznesowej korespondencji. a) I'm writing because I'm very interested in this job. (informal)POSITION, TO, EXPRESS , THIS , MY , IN , INTEREST , I am writing to express my interest in this position. (formal) b) I think I am the best candidate. (informal) MYSELF, FOR, BE , SUITABLE , CONSIDER , TO I consider myself to be suitable for this position. (formal) c) I'm writing to see if this job is still free. (informal) WHETHER , ENQUIRE , VACANCY , IS, THERE , TO, A I am writing to enquire whether there is a vacancy. (formal) d) If you need more info , just call me! (informal) MORE , NOT , REQUIRE , DO , CONTACT , TO , INFORMATION , ME , HESITATE If you require more information, do not hesitate to contact me. (formal) e) I think my qualifications are just what you need. (informal)QUALIFICATIONS , YOUR , REQUIREMENTS , MY , MATCH , WOULD , BELIEVE I believe my qualifications would match your requirements. (formal) f) If I have the real chance I think I can get what I plan to. (informal)OPPORTUNITIES , ACHIEVE , WITH , MY , RIGHT , GOAL , THE With the right opportunities and experience I believe that I can achieve my goal. (formal) g) I don't only have experience , I can work under pressure and I finished good schools. ( informal)ADDITION , SOLID , FOUNDATION , IN , TO , EDUCATIONAL , ABILITY In addition to my experience and the ability to work under pressure I have a solid educationalfoundation. (formal) h) I am happy that I have a chance to be a part of your success. (informal)CONTRIBUTE, GROWTH , APPRECIATE, OPPORTUNITY , TO I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your growth and success. (formal)