RESURS EDUCAIONAL DESCHIS Denumire Writing an application letter

RESURSĂ EDUCAŢIONALĂ DESCHISĂ Denumire: Writing an application letter Autor: IGNA RALUCA Unitatea de învăţământ: Liceul Teoretic „Mihai Viteazul“ Caracal Disciplina: Limba engleză Scopul materialului propus: pentru elev (de utilizat de către elev)

APPLYING FOR A JOB Writing a job application / covering letter /email.

REGISTER A job application letter is a formal piece of writing, so you should avoid contractions, phrasal verbs and informal language in general. Don’t be tempted to use words like “great” or “really”, for example. Job application letters may be written to an individual or to an organisation and it usually involves applying for a parttime job, vacation work and, in some cases applying for a study or scholarship opportunity. So, it is evident that the register must be formal as you are writing to a potential employer or asking a university to accept you and / or give you a scholarship.

THE LAYOUT Salutation Opening Main paragraph 1 Main paragraph 2 Main paragraph 3 Closing formula Signature

Salutation You do not need to include addresses for this exam task, but you must greet the person you are writing to. If you know the name of the person you should write: Dear Mr / Ms. . . , ( and the person’s surname). The titles above are for married and / or unmarried people. However, sometimes you are not told who you have to write to exactly, and the appropriate greeting would then be: Dear Sir or Madam,

Opening - Say why you are writing and the job you are applying for. Remember that you don’t have to introduce yourself. You should also say where and when you saw the job offer. The second example is particularly useful when you are not told the exact name of the job. E. g. I am writing to apply for the post / vacancy / job of… advertised in the local newspaper (you can also make up the name of the English newspaper or magazine) on 16 June. Or E. g. I have seen your advertisement for the post / vacancy / job of… advertised in the ocal newspaper on 16 June. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job.

Main paragraph 1 Mention your age and your qualifications for the job. These qualifications must be relevant to the job you are applying for. If you don’t have any specific qualifications, you can make them up in order to successfully carry out the task. E. g. I am eighteen years old and I am a final year secondary school student. I think I would be suitable for this job because I have an upper-intermediate level of English. I have successfully passed the Cambridge FCE examination (in June) and I am currently doing a CAE course. I also completed a course in Emergency First Aid at the Saint Mary´s Ambulance Service in Canada in 2012. In addition to this, I. . .

Main paragraph 2 Mention relevant experience related to the job you are applying for. Include two or three examples of your work experience and the length of time you spent doing those jobs. If you are doing the CAE exam, you can expand on this by mentioning other personal experience gained by doing these jobs. E. g. I think I would be suitable for the job as I have relevant experience. My most relevant work experience was last summer when I. . . (Write about your experience giving examples in 2 -3 sentences - make it up).

Main paragraph 3 Mention relevant information about yourself which can include your personal qualities and skills that you consider useful for the job. E. g. Regarding / With reference to my character / personal qualities, I am very enthusiastic, hardworking and responsible. Furthermore, I am also. . .

Closing Ask your potential employer to consider your application and if relevant, mention that you have attached your C. V and that you are willing to attend an interview. E. g. I attach a full CV, and if you require any further information, I would be happy to provide it. I would also be happy if you could. . . (ask for relevant info and/or ask relevant questions if the task tells to do so). I am available for an interview at any time convenient to you.

Closing formula Be very polite and offer your farewell accordingly depending on your salutation. , E. g. Yours faithfully, (when you know the name of the person you address to) or Yours sincerely, (when you don’t know their name)

Signature Sign your name and include your surname.

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