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Application letter

Useful Language
Greetings - Dear Sir / Madam, - Dear Mr/ Mrs /Ms (surname), - I am writing in order to apply for the position of - I would like to apply for the position of Concluding remarks - I hope you will consider my application favourably. - Enclosed please find a photograph of myself. - Please contact me if you require any further information. - I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. - Yours faithfully, - Yours sincerely, Closing Purpose of writing - I am writing in reply to your advertisement in

31 Ettrick Crescent Selkrik TD7 5PW th 25 April, 2008 The Manager Ye Olde Shakespeare Emporium 33 Macbeth Alley Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9BQ Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing in order to apply for the positon of shop assistant. I am a third year student at Nottingham University, studying marketing. I speak French well and I have a good knowledge of Spanish. I get along easily with people and have a good sense of humour. I have worked in a shop before, since my father owns a shop in Selkrik. I would really like to work in your shop. I love meeting people from other countries and I am sure that my previous experience in my fathers shop will be a great asset. Enclosed please find my CV, along with the names and addresses of two referees so that you can check my work experience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Yours faithfully,

Nicole Bray

1. Read the letter of application and replace the words in brackets with the formal expressions below.

Enclosed please find - require - look forward to hearing - would like - in the near future Yours sincerely - contact me

16 Chelsea Lane London SW 10 10th August 2008 Ms Elizabeth Hall Office Manager HMG Television Productions Ltd 29 Wardour Street London W1 Dear Ms Hall, I am writing in response to your advertisement for a part-time office assistant. I (want) 1. _____________ to apply for the position. (Look for) 2. ____________________ my CV, as well as a letter of reference from Samantha Jones, head of Channel 6 news division. Please (get in touch with me) 3. ___________________ if you (need) 4. _____________ further information. I (cant wait to hear)5. _________________________ from you (soon) 6. _________________. (All the best) 7. _____________________,

Miranda Bennett

2. Read Nancys letter of application and complete it using the phrases and words in the box:

I consider myself As you will see I am writing in response I look forward to hearing

experience hard-working advertisement on business

widely fluently CV deadlines

34, Greenwich Road Reading H87 K98 4th May 2010 Worldwatch Europe IPA 56 Merrits Avenue Overland Park Reading RG2 6HD Dear David Benton, ______________________ to your _____________ in todays Guardian for a journalist based in Geneva. _____________________ from the enclosed ____________, I studied journalism and modern languages at University College, London, and went to do a masters in journalism at Queen Marys College, London.

_______________ the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the relevant ______________. In my present job I am in charge of Eastern Europe publications for Intertec Publishing. Before this, I worked for the BBC World Service, at first covering Mexico and Argentina, then Europe. I have travelled _____________ in South America and Europe. In my present job I frequently go to Japan. I speak French, German, and Spanish. I am an enthusiastic and ___________ person. I am good at organizing people and can meet _______________. _____________________ from you in the near future. Yours sincerely,

Nancy Mann

1. You have seen the following job advertisement on the noticeboard of your local language school: CLUB ORGANISER NEEDED! (Monday and Wednesday evenings only) Our language school is looking for a person to help organise a Film Club for students of English. Our Film Club will meet twice a week to watch a film in English followed by a discussion of the film.

Do you have some knowledge of English? Do you like working with groups of people? Are you interested in films?

If you think you would be a suitable person to organise our Film Club then we would like to hear from you. Please send a letter to the school owner saying why you are suitable for the job.
Write your letter of application to the school owner. (around 120-180 words)

2. You have seen the following job advertisement in your local youth centre: ACTIVITY COORDINATOR WANTED
(WEEKENDS ONLY) Would you like to work with young children aged 5-11? Do you have lots of energy? Are you an excellent swimmer? If the answer to these questions is Yes then we want to hear from you. Our childrens Club is looking for someone to be in charge of a group of 10 children to teach them swimming and to do a range of other activities. Please send a letter to Mrs Sykes saying why you are suitable for the job.

Write your letter of application to Mrs Sykes. (Between 100-120 words)

3. You were looking for a summer job and you came across this ad while searching. Write the application letter required in the ad. (about 150 words)

Care.com
Thousands of people in our network are looking for babysitters, nannies and childcare providers! If you enjoy working with kids sign up for our local jobs today! Care.com is an online network that matches trustworthy, reliable babysitters, nannies and day care workers with local people who need their services. Set your own hours, rates and create your own schedule! Job requirements: minimum age 17+ years old. Additional: must enjoy working with kids, seniors, pets. Please send your application letter explaining why you think you are suitable for one of these jobs.

4. You are interested in applying for this MBA (Master of Business Administration). Read the advertisement and write an e-mail of application (130 140)

Master of Business Administration international (IMBA) [email protected]


The International MBA will equip students with the skills to adapt to a fast-changing global business environment COURSE THEMES: Globalisation, International Corporate Responsibility and Leadership. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: At least three years organisational experience in a management role. To take this course students must have a good command of English, both written and spoken at advanced level. DURATION: 1 year STUDY MODE: Full time APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE: Academic qualifications Previous working experience Professional, academic and personal experiences with English language What you think the most important values and traits of leadership are.

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