2. Письмо об устройстве на работу (The Letter of Application).
The key to good letters of application is organization. You should use paragraphs to make the message clear. Support every statement with the true facts about yourself to sound convincing.
The structure of the letter of application:
1. address
2. salutation (mind the style of formal letters)
3. reason for writing (say which job you are applying for, where and when you saw the advertisement, explain briefly why you are interested in the job)
4. qualifications (organize your application so that you mention each of the areas in the advertisement)
5. experience (don’t forget to mention why you think you are suitable for the job, conclude by asking for further details and / or an application form; say when and how you can be contacted)
6. closing remarks
7. signing off
The Typical Phrases:
- I am writing in response to / with reference to your advertisement in … and I would like to apply for the position of …
- I am looking for work …, because …
- I have always been interested in …Ving and this is one of the main reasons why I am applying for this job.
- As you will see from my enclosed CV, I have experience of this kind of work. Last your I worked at … and I was responsible for … / and my responsibilities included …, …, …
- I have a lot of experience of …Ving, particularly …
- I would be very grateful if you consider my application for this job / scholarship.
- I will be available for the interview at … (date / time / day / week)
- Please, don’t hesitate to contact me at the above address if you need any further information.
Упражнение. (A) Read the letter of application below and put the parts in the correct order using the advice above.
SUNNY
DAYS
– International
Summer Camp
Group leaders wanted
Sam Remo, Italy. 1–14 July
/ 15–30 July / 1-15 August
Do
you speak English?
Do
you play any sports?
Are you friendly and easy
to get on with?
Do you think you would
make a good leader?
The
JOB:
to be responsible for a group of 15 children
The
SALARY:
₤50 per week and free food and accommodation
All applicants must be
fit and healthy!
Write to: Max Vogels, 23
Chepstow Crescent, London W11.
a). I look forward to hearing from you,
b). 23 Chepsyow Crescent,
London W11
c). First of all, I speak English well and I read and write it fluently. I passed the Cambridge First Certificate exam with a grade B and I am now preparing for the Proficiency exam. I am keen on sports: I am a member of the local swimming club, and also play basketball regularly. I don't have any health problems.
d). Finally, I think I would make a good group leader because I am friendly and get on with people, especially children.
e). I am writing to apply for the job of group leader at the Sunny hays Summer Camp in San Remo this summer. I would like to give you some details about myself.
f). Dear Mr Vogels,
g). In terms of experience, although I have never been a group leader before, I have attended several summer camps, and therefore understand the kind of work they do. I believe I am a good leader (l am President of my class at school) and last year I was captain of the basketball team.
h). Jim Matrow
Jim Matrow
i). I am available to work during the period 1—5 August.
Упражнение. (B) Read this letter of application and find the following mistakes: a wrong preposition, repetition of a word or phrase, wrong tenses used, a missing article, a wrong modal verb, a spelling mistake. Correct the mistakes.
Dear Sir,
I have seen your advertisement in the Daily Star. I am really interested in this sort of week and I would like to give you some information about me.
I would like you to know I am good student - my best subjects are maths and physics. I will take the FCE exam in December and I am also going often to the gym which it means I am very fit. I am also a member of the school athletic team.
I would like you to know I went to a summer camp last year and I think this is a good thing for a good leader to do. I am 15 years old. I would rather be a group leader in the first period. (I worked to a camp in Spain last year).
I believe you must give me the job because of my enthusiasm and because the children will like me and do what I tell them.
Yours faithfully,
Blanca Suarez
Упражнение. (C) Now it's your turn. You have seen the following advertisement in the local newspaper for summer work. Write a reply saying why you would be suitable for the job. Write between 120 and 180 words.
Use the following notes to help you:
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why are you writing?
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education / qualification?
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work experience?
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any other relevant information?
Упражнение. Read the job advertisement and the application letter and do the tasks.
WORLDWATCH looks for a business journalist £35,000.
This international business magazine, with 23,000 readers worldwide, requires a journalist to help cover political news in Europe. The successful applicant will be based in Geneva and should:
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have at least two years' experience in business journalism
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be fluent in French and German, and if possible have some knowledge of Spanish
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have a degree in politics
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have travelled widely.
Please write with full CV to David Benton, WorldWatch UK Ltd, 357 Ferry Rd, Basingstoke RG2 5HP
(A) Read Nancy's letter of application to Worldwatch. Put one word into each gap.
17 Hillside Rd
Chesswood Herts.
WD3 5LB Tel 01923 284171
Fax 01923 286622
Thursday 17 January
David Benton Worldwatch
UK Ltd 357 Ferry Rd
Basingstoke RG2 5HP
Dear Mr. Benton
I saw your _________ for a Business Journalist in today's Guardian newspaper. I am very ________ in the job and I think that I have many of the necessary ________. I ______ politics and modern languages at Oxford University. I am ________ in French, German and Spanish. I have _______ widely in Europe and South America, and I _______ worked as a business journalist for the BBC _________ the last five years.
I enclose a copy of my curriculum _____. I look forward hearing from you soon. Please let me know if you _____ more information.
Yours sincerely
Nancy Mann
(B) Look at Nancy's letter again and answer the following questions.
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In what other ways can you begin and end formal letters?
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In what ways can you begin and end informal letters?
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Where is Nancy's address written?
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Where is the address of the company she's writing to?
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In what other way can you write the date?
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Where does Nancy sign her name? Where does she print her name?
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There are three paragraphs. What is the aim of each one?
Упражнение. Here is a letter of application for a job. There are no grammatical mistakes, but there are some in punctuation, style, structure. Rewrite the letter correctly.
James Henderson
King rd, 18
Birmingham
Trans Europe Tours
Bridge street
Cambridge
Dear P. Bradley
I was reading a magazine the other day – I think it was the February edition of sunshine holidays, and I saw your advertisement for travel couriers, and I thought I’d really like a job like that.
You see, I’ve got a degree in modern languages from Bristol university, and I speak lots of languages – french german spanish and just a little bit of greek too. I’ve been to all sorts of places in Europe.
Last year me and my friend Paul went camping in France and Italy, and we saw the museums and all the places like that. I think I’d bee really good at showing people round these places, well I’d really like the chance to try anyway. I’m not doing anything at the moment, so I could come and see you anytime.
Just give me a ring – 381229.
I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Yours Henderson
Упражнение. You have seen this advertisement in the local newspaper. Write a reply.
PRACTISE YOUR ENGLISH
We are
looking for students of English to spend
one afternoon a week or one morning at
the weekend working
with elderly English speakers living locally.
Good pay and conditions for the right people
and a
chance to win a trip to England for two all
expenses paid.
Write, with information about your level of
English, experience with the elderly
and availability, to
Dr Ronald Murdoch, Happy Days Estate, PO Box 219.
