1 Objectives 2 What is the letter of

1. Objectives. 2. What is the letter of application? Exercises. 3. The advice for writing a letter of application. 4. The letter from Helen King. 5. The elements of the letter. 6. Get real.

Objectives: v. To know the main writing strategies for creating formal messages and study the specific features of business letter style. v. To understand the general principles of designing a business letter and know the main rules of writing its parts. v. To recognize the distinctive features of formal language.

When you apply for a job, you write a letter of application which goes together with CVs. Letters of application represent who you are to a potential employer. The application letter is your first communication with the person that can give your dream job.

1. What is the goal of sending a letter of application? 2. What’s the style of application letters? 3. What does the style of an application letter depend on?

1. A letter of application could be sent to any person in the company. 2. You should send your CV with a letter of application, it’ll help you to stand out from other candidates. 3. The longer an application letter is the better. 4. A letter of application should be less formal than your CV. 5. Employers want to hire real people, not robots, that’s why genuine and friendly application letters are usually appreciated.

Look at this advert. Would you like this ‘job’? _________________________________ We are planning an expedition to sail the Atlantic Ocean in a replica of the ship used by Christopher Columbus in 1492. We are looking for two young, fit and enthusiastic people to join our crew. You need to be hard-working, flexible and good at working in a team. Travel experience is essential. Experience of sailing would be an advantage. We offer a unique opportunity for the right people. Apply in writing, with your CV, to: jim. smith@realitytv. co. uk

1. Read the advertisement. Think about exactly what kind of person the organization wants. 2. Look at the personal qualities (e. g. hard-working, enthusiastic) and the experience they ask for. Talk about them in your letter. 3. Your letter should be polite and formal: • say where you saw the advertisement • say why you are applying • give a short summary of your experience • talk about personal qualities • include a closing statement.

Read the letter from Helen King. Is Helen right for the ‘job’? Does she follow the advice?

Match the gaps (1 -7) in the letter with the phrases (a-g). a) As you can see from my CV b) I am willing to c) I believe that d) I look forward to e) I do not have f) I am writing in response to g) Please do not hesitate to

Complete the definitions with the words from the advert and the advice. 1. ______ means very unusual. 2. ______ means very important or necessary. Enthusiastic Summary 3. A _______ is a short description of something, with no detail. Unique 4. ______ means serious and businesslike. Experience 5. ______ is what you have done in your life or work. 6. ______ is interested and excited. Formal Essential

Hard-working and enthusiastic are two personal qualities. Find and underline some others in the advert and letter.

1 2 3 a) Closing b) Drawing your reader’s attention c) Name and address of a company 4 5 6 7 8 d) Initiating further action e) Salutation f) Details g) Signature h) Date 9 i) Your name and address 10 j) Showing your qualification and skills

Read the advert. Write a letter applying for the job.