Useful Vocabulary for Letters of Application In the introduction I am writing to apply for the post/ position of .....as advertised / which was advertised ( in the Times on 13 May 2010 / in the local newspaper/ on the noticeboard in my school) I am writing in response to the job which I saw advertised in (the Daily Herald) With reference to your advertisement in the Guardian (of 25 January 2003), I would like to apply for the post of ...... I saw your advertisement in.....
Letters Letters FORMAL, INFORMAL, TRANSACTIONAL TASK 1 Read the extracts and answer the questions. · Where are the extracts from? · What is the purpose of each letter? · How do they differ? · Which extracts are examples of formal letters? · How is the reader addressed in a formal letter? · What are the closing remarks for formal letters? · What is the salutation in a friendly letter? · How would you end extracts 1,2,3 ? · How would you begin the extracts 4 and 5? 1. Dear Mr Miller, I received your kind invitation to the reception. Unfortunately, owing to other commitments. I will be unable to attend ... 2. Dear Ralph, l just got your invitation to the company's event. l `m afraid I can't make it because I've a/ready made plans which l can "t change ... 3. Dear Sirs,
Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name(s) / Surname(s) Katherin Mayfair Address Manni tee 8 EE-11213 Tallinn (Estonia) Telephone(s) +3726667882 Mobile +37255573210 E-mail(s) [email protected] Nationality Estonian Date of birth 23 July 1972 Gender Female Desired employment / Computer systems designer Occupational field Work experience Dates 01/06/2005 - 25/04/2009 Occupation or position held Computer systems designer and analyst Main activities and Designing computer systems and engineering. responsibilities Name and address of employer Microlink
IdaVirumaa 20608 18 November 2008 Mrs J. Lo Personnel Officer AUDI AG City Road London EC3 4HJ Dear Mrs Lo I would like to apply for the position advertised in The Murzilka on 10 November for a Sales Manager. As you will see from my curriculum vitae, the work I did in my last position is practically the same as in position offered. I dealt with all sales manager's duties: dealing with customers, presentations at work meetings, the organization of goods delivering, working with computer application Microsoft Office XP, etc. Your advertisement asked for a knowledge of languages. I can speak both good English and Estonian. My mother tonque is Russian. Now as a hobby, I am learning Italian. I am particularly interested in the position you are offering, as I would like to become a part of AUDI AG. I like cars very much, especially AUDI models. I read a lot of technical information about cars construction and I have some experience in repairing my AUDI A4.
These letters are often written in response to an advertisement. 1. What is the intended purpose of the inquiry that I intend to write? 2. Who is the intended recipient? 3. How can I let my recipient know that I am seriously interested in their product/service/job offer? General Rules to Follow: Be polite. Be clear and organized about what you want/need to know. Express thankfulness for time and effort. The K.I.S.S. principle keep it short and simple SAMPLE LETTER Dear Ms Smith I am writing in response to your advertisement to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England. /I am writing to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England, as advertised by you. To start with, where in England/in which area of England is the workplace located? Could you also tell me which positions are available/you are seeking to fill, and how long a workday/how many hours a shift would be
I am keenly (very) interested in acquiring (having) more theoretical knowledge/practical skills in this area. I have several experiences in ... . I believe my greatest strenghts are ... . In terms of my carreer, I see myself (doing something/as ...). I hope that the above experiences and skills make me convenient for filling this vacancy at your company. I am looking forward that my application can be assessed and approved at your earliest convenience. I am available for interview at your earliest convenience. If you have further details or information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Päris lõppu, pärast „Yours sincerely/faithfully..“, kui sul on midagi manuses saata, nt CV, soovituskiri, mõni tunnistus vms. PS! Please find attached the following documents:
you can see that I have the programming skills needed for this job. I speak English fluently and have a good working knowledge of Estonian. I have a clean driving licence and have always been interested in IT-Programming. I would like to work for your company as it would give me an opportunity to develop my English and programming skills further, and I am sure that it will be very enjoyable job for me. I am enclosing a copy of my CV with this letter. I would be available for an interview here in Estonia at any time convenient to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Your name
responsible for processing of orders and preparing bills. My duties also include answering to phone calls and e-mails. I graduated from the secondary school in 2007 and passed a course in office administration in 2008. I am fluent in Estonian and English. I believe I would be suitable for the position as I have some relevant experience in the office work. I also consider myself to be reliable and punctual worker. I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the position. In addition to my letter I am including my CV. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Signature LIIS TAMME Personal data Name: Liis Tamme Date of Birth: 22 August 1988 Address: 7 Võsa Street, Vasalemma, 76101 Estonia Telephone: 55984567 E-mail: [email protected] Nationality: Estonian Education 1995 2007 Saue Gymnasium Additional courses:
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