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JOB APPLICATIONS

Nowadays when people apply for a job, they usually send a curriculum vitae and covering letter. They might also send an application form supplied by the company they apply to or found on the Internet – or just send a letter of application. . JOB APPLICATIONS. Look at this job advertisement:.

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JOB APPLICATIONS

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  1. Nowadays when people apply for a job, they usually send a curriculum vitae and covering letter. They might also send an application form supplied by the company they apply to or found on the Internet – or just send a letter of application. JOB APPLICATIONS

  2. Look at this job advertisement: JOB APPLICATIONS

  3. Read the model documents 1 and 2 and answer these questions: • Which of the model documents applies to the advertisement? • Which one is a letter of application and which is a covering letter? • What are the enclosures in each document? MODEL DOCUMENTS

  4. Write down the correct paragraph function in the boxes next to Models 1 and 2. Availability for interview/hope for future contact Reference to source Reference to work experience/skills Enclosures (CV, photocopies of qualifications, testimonials) MODEL DOCUMENTS Details of educational qualifications/employment

  5. Student A Imagine you are Joanne Gray and you have not received Jane Simmon’s letter but you are interviewing her. Use the following hints to ask her questions: • how she knew about the post; • type of secondary school she went to; • her first work experience and what her duties were; • other work experience; • foreign languages and secretarial skills; • any testimonial. Student B You are Jane Simmons. Imagine you have not sent an application to Metropolis Ltd but Joanne Gray is interviewing you. Be ready to answer her questions and look at the letter for you answers. Work in pairs. Read these instructions, based on Model 2, and carry out a dialogue.

  6. Reference to source 2) Details of educational qualifications/employment 3) Reference to work experience/skills 4) Enclosures (CV, photocopies of qualifications, testimonials) PLAN OF A LETTER OF APPLICATION 5) Availability for interview/hope for future contact

  7. examples: • I am writing to apply for the post of secretary as advertised in The Daily Mirror on 8th May. • I understand from Mr West, one of your suppliers, that there is a vacancy in your company for a European Sales Manager. • The job centre in Liverpool informs me that you are looking for a trainee Export Executive for your European Department. 1) REFERENCE TO SOURCE

  8. examples: • I graduated from the University of Macerata with a degree in Economics and Business studies three years ago. • From my attached CV you will see that I obtained a diploma in accountancy. • In addition to the diploma I am just finishing, I have a certificate in computer programming. 2) DETAIL OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EMPLOYMENT

  9. Two months ago I obtained a Master in European Commerce from Reading Business College. I also possess a certificate in keyboarding skills. • I have been a statistician for John Taylor Plc for three years, where I am responsible for the marketing research unit. • Since taking my degree in Foreign Languages, I have been working as European Sales Representative for United Foods, with particular responsibility for Spain and Italy. 2) DETAIL OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EMPLOYMENT

  10. examples: • My duties included translating documents and organising conferences as well as the usual secretarial duties. • I was employed as a shorthand typist in the marketing department of Crystal Plc before leaving work to start a family. • I have a good knowledge of accountancy and book-keeping and I am familiar with computers. 3) REFERENCE TO WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

  11. examples: • I am enclosing a testimonial from the General Manager of United Foods Plc in Edinburgh. • Copies of my qualifications and two testimonials are enclosed. • Please find attached an up-to-date CV and a passport-sized photograph, as requested. • I enclose a full CV with details of two referees. 4) ENCLOSURES

  12. examples: • I would be pleased to attend an interview at your convenience. • I am available for interview Monday to Friday during business hours. You can reach me on 0733 999999 or at my e-mail address faber@power.co.uk • I sincerely hope you will consider my application favourably and I look forward to an early reply from you. • I look forward to hearing from you. 5) AVAILABILITY FOR INTERVIEW/HOPE FOR FUTURE CONTACTLABILITY

  13. Insert to apply (for), applicant or applicationin the correct form in the following sentences. • …… you should send a CV plus covering letter to Ms S. Jenkins, the Personnel Manager, at the following address: 10 Pankhurst Gardens, London W5 1NP. • I should like …… the position of Export Sales Manager, as per your advertisement in La Stampa of 12/07/2008. • Ring us on 0733 888888 for an …… form. EXERCISE 1

  14. Insert to apply (for), applicant or applicationin the correct form in the following sentences. • The final date for …… is 10/01/2009. • We have already interviewed all …… . • Anybody wishing …… should send a letter of …… to reach us by no later than 11/12/2008. EXERCISE 1

  15. Which one is the correct word? • I include/enclose a detailed CV. • Copies of three testimonials are attached/included. • My CV includes/encloses full details of all relevant work experience. • In my current/actual position, I am responsible for three of my own staff and I report directly to the Managing Director. • I am currently/actually working for Times Newspaper Ltd in Banbury. EXERCISE 2

  16. Which one is the correct word? • Please send a CV and covering letter with details of your present employment/employee to the address below. • All our employees/employers benefit from a staff canteen and interest-free season ticket loans. • We employ/employer over 500 staff at our headquarters in Woodstock. • I have a degree/graduate in Foreign Languages. • For your referee/reference I enclose some testimonials. • The interviewee/interview with the candidate was successful. EXERCISE 2

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