THE LETTER OF APPLICATION (THE COVER LETTER)

How to write a job application (cover) letter

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The job-winning tips given by some professionals:

1. Writing in black ink on white unlined paper looks professional. Put your address, telephone number and date in the top right-hand corner and the name of the person you are applying to on the left, level with the date. Write the company name and address below.

2. You can possibly type your letter but employers do prefer to see your handwriting. Leave a line between paragraphs.

3. First paragraph - a polite one-sentence opening explanation why you are writing.

4. Tell them you know they are busy people but stress that your CV proves you are worth time too.

5. Describe yourself like a product on sale. List your skills and personal qualities like high motivation, enthusiasm and adaptability. If you have qualifications, list them briefly.

7. Ask for an interview. Say you are happy to come in for a chat at any time, even if there are no jobs available now. Thank the reader for their time and remind them you are waiting for a reply. Use "Yours sincerely" if you're writing to a named person and "Faithfully" if you started "Dear Sir/Madam". Sign your letter at the bottom left and print your name clearly below.

JOB APPLICATION LETTER (COVER LETTER) sample

30 Henry Court

Meadows Nottingham No. 92

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to apply for the position which was advertised last month in The Daily News.

Although I’m presently employed by a non-profit organization, it has always been my intention to work in commercial environment. I would welcome chance to work for your company as I have long admired both the quality of the products that it provides and its position as a defender of environmental causes. The job you are offering suits both my personal and professional interests.

My work experience has familiarized me with many of the challenges involved in public relations today. I’m sure that this, together with my understanding of the needs and expectations of sport and nature enthusiasts, would be extremely relevant to the position.

I would be pleased to discuss my CV with more detail at an interview. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information. I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully,

Ann Jackson

Writing

Write your own letter of application, using the following expressions:

I am writing to apply for the position – я пишу, чтобы получить должность..

It has always been my intention – моим намерением всегда было..

I would welcome chance – я с удовольствием использую шанс..

.. suits both my personal and professional interests – соответствует как моим личным, так и профессиональным интересам

My work experience has familiarized me with many of the challenges involved in – мой опыт ознакомил меня со многими проблемами, связанными с…

…would be extremely relevant to the position – исключительно соответствует этой должности

I would be pleased to discuss – мне было бы приятно обсудить…

I look forward to hearing from you – с нетерпением жду ответа

THE RESEARCH TRAINING

(The Cover Letter Vocabulary)

Choose the best response to complete each sentence looking for additional information if necessary:

1. I'm writing ____________________ your advertisement in the Los Angeles Times.

a) in response to b) to respond at c) in respond to

2. I'm writing to ____________________ the possibility of employment with your company.

a) inquire about b) inquest about c) question

3. I have a ____________________ deal (= a lot) of experience in (sales, web development, making folk-art, etc.)

a) big b) large c) great

4. I'm a ____________________ motivated self-started.

a) high b) highly c) height

5. I have been ____________________ (= formally or informally commended) for my ability to manage others.

a) noticed b) notified c) recognized

6. I would very much like to meet with you ____________________ to discuss this position.

a) in person b) personal c) for a chat

7. I would very much like to meet with you to discuss this position ____________________.

a) in detail b) in details c) details

8. I will call you on Tuesday to arrange a ____________________ meeting.

a) eye-to-eye b) nose-to-nose c) face-to-face

9. My main area of ____________________ is (= what I know/do best is)...

a) expert b) expertise c) experienced

10. As the ____________________ CV/resume illustrates (= shows)...

a) closed b) enclosed c) encapsulated

11. My academic training combined with my ____________________ work experience make me an excellent candidate for this position.

a) previous b) before c) precious

12. This experience ____________________ me with complete confidence in my professional ability.

(= made me feel confident about what I do)

a) insulted b) instilled c) installed

13. I am completely ____________________ in Spanish.

a) fluid b) flowing c) fluent

14. I have a very good ____________________ of quality assurance.

a) understanding b) comprehend c) understand

15. I developed strong ____________________ communication skills while working as a customer service representative for Bell South.

a) verbose b) speaking c) verbal

16. During the ____________________ (= span) of my career...

a) life b) course c) lifeline

17. I believe that I could be ____________________ asset to your organization.

a) a valuable b) a value c) valuable

18. Please contact me at your ____________________ convenience.

a) early b) earliest c) earlier

19. I graduated in June with a B.A. in Sociology ____________________ University of Georgia.

a) from b) from the c) at the

20. Most recently, I have been working as a representative for a major pharmaceutical company, presenting and ____________________ various pharmaceutical products to potential clients.

a) making promotions b) doing the promotions c) promoting

21. Because of the small size of this company, I have been ____________________ to and participated in most aspects of managing a business.

a) averse b) exhibited c) exposed

22. ____________________ a Web Developer with MasterCard (= when I was working as a WD at MasterCard), I was responsible for updating and maintaining all of the corporate websites.

a) Since b) As c) Like

23. I ____________________ the development of (= I helped develop) several prominent products.

a) spoke about b) assisted in c) included

24. I believe that the ____________________ of my education, work experience, and personal interests make me an ideal candidate for this job.

a) combination b) union c) unification

25. An ideal candidate = A ____________________ candidate

a) good b) decent c) perfect

26. As I ____________________ (= said, mentioned) earlier...

a) indicated b) vindicated c) appointed

27. Please don't ____________________ = feel free) to contact me with any further questions.

a) hesitate b) a value c) valuable

28. I look forward to ____________________ your reply.

a) the reception of b) receive/get c) receiving/getting

29. My education and employment background are ____________________ (= suitable) for the position.

a) appalling b) appropriate c) appealing

30. Some of my ____________________ (= tasks, etc.) included designing and testing the user interface of the company's corporate intranet.

a) responsibilities b) responses c) respectability

HOW TO BEHAVE DURING AN INTERVIEW

Basic Vocabulary

to pay attention to the appearance – обращать внимание на внешность;

to meet the requirements of business style – соответствовать деловому стилю;

previous experience - предыдущий опыт;

good results you achieved – хорошие результаты, которых вы достигли;

to organize thoughts logically – построить мысли логично;

to have self-confidence – иметь уверенность в себе;

unexpected questions – неожиданные вопросы;

settlement of conflicts – улаживать конфликты;

to overcome your nervousness – преодолеть нервозность;

to speak the way you speak with your friends – говорить, как со своими друзьями;

eye-to-eye contact – контакт «глаза в глаза»;

enthusiastic and lively – живой и выразительный.

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Your behavior during an interview is often the best and often the most important stage in getting a job. The interview is the opportunity for the applicant to project his/her personality and convince the interviewers of his/her suitability for the job. Here are some tips how to behave during an interview.

Pay attention to the way you are dressed. When you are properly dressed you demonstrate respect and consideration for those with whom you interact. Your clothing should meet the requirements of business style. It's very important that in your suit you should feel comfortable.

Be ready to speak about yourself. Your words should contain something to make people take notice of you. Describe briefly your experience at the previous job, good results you achieved there. You should organize your thoughts logically and have self-confidence, never distort facts and try to persuade people to your way of thinking.

You must be ready to answer some unexpected questions: "What are your strong points?" "What are your weak points?"

“What salary are you expecting?” Think of concrete figures - you should base your answer on the average salary of other employees with your qualification.

You may be asked what you can do for the company or how you see future duties. You should learn as much as possible about the company you are dealing with. What salary are you expecting?

Be ready for practical tests - if you apply for a job as a sales manager you may be asked to sell something or to express your opinion on settlement of some conflicts in a hypothetical situation.

Some more advice:

Never be late.

Try to overcome your nervousness. Be yourself - just speak the way you speak with your friends.

Much attention should be paid to eye contact. You should not look at the floor or at the ceiling. Look in the eyes of the person you are talking to.

Your speech should be enthusiastic and lively.

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