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...... and I would like to be considered for the job
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? As for accommodation, what would the three-month rent be in total? Finally, I was wondering/may I ask how much I could expect to earn/what the offered salary is. Being an 18-year-old school leaver from Estonia, I am eager to improve my English skills as well as gain work experience in catering services abroad. I would therefore appreciate it if you gave me more details about your job offer. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely M.Mets Mari Mets (See the rubric at http://www.ekk.edu.ee/vvfiles/1/inglisek_2009_1vihik.pdf) LETTER OF APPLICATION Make sure it is specific to both the organization and the job. Consider discussing the following topics in your letter of application:
INGLISE KEELE RIIGIEKSAM I VIHIK 11.mai 2002 Letter of application Dear Ms Parker, I would like to apply for the position of office manager advertised in ´´The BalticTimes´´. I am 22 years old and i am graduated from the university. I hope i can get this job because i would love to be the office manager. I like to communicate with people, help them and give advice and also i am very open-minded too. In the college i studied secretary work and i find it really interesting. My mom works as a secretarian so i have learned many things from her. I have good computer skills, i
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 30 Rock st., 22101 NY (USA) Type of business or sector Information And Communication Education and training
32 Rahu Street Narva 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.
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, I am writing to complain about the poor quality of the items which I received from your company. I have no other alternative but to cancel the order which 1
To: Mrs Diana Parker Date: 17.12.2008 Address: International Recruitment Office, Box 202, 10001 Tallinn Estonia Dear Madam, This letter is in support of my application for the position of the Office Manager in UNICEF, as advertised in your website. As you will see from the enclosed CV, I attended Miina Härma Gymnasium in Tartu, where I studied English and Russian elaborately for 3 years. In addition, I recently completed a course in statistics. For the last two years, I have been a volunteer in many different types of organizations. That has improved my communication skills and I have gained a lot of experience in service.
E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] 23.01.2015 Motivation letter Dear Mrs Anne Mäe I am writing you to apply for the international traineeship program Erasmus+. I would like to have my next training in Catania, Italy. I am a 3rd year student in Tallinn School of Service with speciality of cooking. I have practiced cooking skills at school laboratories, school canteen, restaurant Basiilik and restaurant Loft Lounge in Tallinn, as well as in the caffeteria of Tallinn University of Technology, Caffee Daily and A'la Carte restaurant in the Manor of Padise. Getting a traineeship in those places gave me lots of valuable skills and most of all a huge experience in my field. Since the beginning of my studies the favourite location of training has been always restaurant
15 Kare Street 72720 Paide Estonia International Recruitment Office Box 202 10001 Tallinn Estonia 5 September 2012 Dear Ms Parker I am writing to you because of the job offer in The Baltic Times and I would like to apply to the office manage's post. I have worked as an office manager before but I moved and now I would like to work on a similar job. I have thous personal qualities what you are looking for, such as knowlege of English and Russian, good computer skills and also good communication skills. Like always, I am looking for an interesting job what is full of challenges. Also, I am ready to work in a team.
3 Liivalaia Street Tallinn BN67 Estonia October 17, 2011 Mr T.Hunt IT-Programmer 65 Tormic Street London United Kingdom Dear Mr Hunt I am writing to apply for the position of IT-Programmer with your company. I saw your advertisement in web-portal JobsInt and I would like to be considered for the job. I believe I am suitable for this post as I already have experience working with programming. I studied IT-Programming For Everyone in Estonia last summer and greatly enjoyed studing new things. I was one of the best students and I got a good experience in there. I found the job very rewarding and I would like to work and study IT-Programming more. I feel that my experience would be an asset as an IT-Programmer. In addition, I am hard-working and responsible. I passed my high school diploma with a distinction, and have recently passed the University of Tartu, so
In accordance with the college rules, we will make sure the hall is cleaned immediately after the party. Also, as the party will be over before midnight I can assure that there will not be a problem about the noice. I hope that this meets with your approval. If you have any questions please do not hestitate to ask. Yours sincerely, allkiri Liis Perekonnanimi Application Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of information officer which was advertised in ,,The Evening News". I am 19 years old and am studying German at university. I am in my third year and would like the opportunity to practise my language skills with foreigners. I also speak some Spanish. I would appreciate the valuable experience that working with tourists would give me, since I plan to follow a career in hotel management when I graduate. I have always enjoyed working with people. Last simmer, I worked as a guide for Freedom
Education Education is so multifaceted that it is difficult for me to know where to begin discussing it, or how to prioritize the many factors. Relaying my own experience is easy: I had a standard classroom approach, supplemented by inordinate reading. In only the briefest and least memorable instances did I receive any individual tutoring. Education is commonly thought of as the job of schools. Adults cry "educate our children!" Everyone has opinions about the best way to do the job. It is of urgent importance, and all the numerous factors are much studied, debated, and new (or old) ideas continually tested or retested. Some people say "it's as simple as .
Estonia 23 September 2012 SA Tartu Sport 7 Ihaste tee Tartu 51013 Estonia Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in response to your advertisement for a sports facility's administrator which appeared in Postimees last week. I am interested in applying for this position. I am a 14-year-old student in Tartu Miina Härma Gymnasium. I learn English, Russian and German, which can help me to communicate with the clients. On my free time I like to spend time on the internet. I have a good knowledge of math, which gives me an advantage to do accounting in need. In additon to, I truly love sports, play volleyball and I can easily talk to strangers. I think this position would give me the opportunity to improve my computer skills. It would
ccc_tracy_fm_i-xviii.qxd 7/7/03 3:22 PM Page viii viii ➤ FOREWORD himself and many hundreds of thousands of other people. Brian’s thinking in this book will inspire you to do the same or more. Get ready for one of the great adventures and explorations into the last great frontier, and the first—your mind! You are about to have a wonderful experience. MARK VICTOR HANSEN Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul ccc_tracy_fm_i-xviii.qxd 7/7/03 3:22 PM Page ix Contents Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1 Change Your Thinking 1 Chapter 2 Change Your Life 18
Curriculum Vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION Kairi Teder Lume 1, Röa village, 72806 Paide (Estonia) +37256617850 [email protected] Skype Kairi Teder Sex Naine | Date of birth 04 March 1995 | Nationality Estonian JOB APPLIED FOR WORK EXPERIENCE 16 June 201322 August 2013 Cook Tõru Hotel, Paide (Estonia) accommodation cooking customer service trade reception harvesting Chatting with people on the phone. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 01 September 200222 June
44567 Lithuania 27th september 2010 Mr.G.Dorney Manager ABC Company Eastwood road 134 Los Angeles I79 K0L Dear Mr Dorney, I am writing to apply for the position of sales executive, which was advertised in the September edition of the ABC Company Newsletter. For the last five years I have been a sales executive in Coca-Cola Company in Lithuania. I was responsible for products promotion and my command was to improve products. Also, I had sales meetings for example in Latvia or in the USA. I had to travel different places, do all kinds of things to improve the company's sales numbers. Before Coca-
Motivation letter (Also called a „statement of purpose“ or „personal essay.“ 1st paragraph – a reason of writing, include a position you are applying for and where you heard about it. Expressions: Dear Sir/Madam; ending – Yours faithfully, your name. Dear Mr. Black; ending – Yours sincerely, your name. To whom it may concern; ending – Yours sincerely, your name. I came familiar with this advertisement in the newspaper, Internet, etc. I would like to apply for the (catering job) in your company. My interest in the (sales business) dates back to my childhood. There are several reasons why I decided to apply for the position: 1st, 2nd, ... .
Peter Gordon Hiring Manager Dayjob Suur-Ameerika 120 Tallinn, Harjumaa 10th June 2013 Dear Mr Gordon I am interested in applying for the position of cahier/shopkeeper which I saw advertisted on the Dayjob.ee website. I enclose a copy of my CV. I would like to work for you because I honor the brands your company is selling and I am very interested in fashion. I would also like to learn more about your company and partners as I feel that it is extremely important to give customers the best impression and quality. I think I am an open person. I like to talk with people descriptively and persuasively while remaining friendly and calm
Where would I like to be? Who would I most like to be with? What are my dreams for the future? What do I intend to do to achieve these dreams? What will I be doing ten years from now? How does this university fit in my plans for the future? You can also brainstorm using the following questions: What might help the evaluating committee in understanding me better? What distinguishes me from other applicants? What are my career aims? What skills do I possess that would improve your chances for success in this field? What has stimulated my interest in this field of study? Why should an admissions committee be interested in me? Why am I interested in this field? 1 Some other topics are suggested below to stimulate your thinking: The most memorable experiences The most influential ideas, people and events in your life Your likes and dislikes
It operates through local branches in colleges and universities. It promotes the educational, social and general interests of students. But certainly the most numerous is the Scout Association, founded in 1908 for boys and in 1910 for girls by Lord Baden-Powel. The Scout movement is to encourage a sense of adventure and of responsibility for others among young people. The programme of training is planned to develop intelligence and practical skills, to promote health and a sense of service. Scout training is complementary to the ordinary education. Scouts train in mapping, signalling, first aid and all the skills that arise from camping and similar outdoor activities. British scouts take part in international scout meetings, which are held approximately every four years. The membership in this or that youth organization is not compulsory in Great Britain. But everyone can find the activity he likes most.
4 While the butter (melt), you (take) three eggs and (break) them into a bowl. 5 Scientists (believe) the weather (change). 6 I (not see) what the problem is. 7 Why (you look) at me like that. 8 Now I (understand) what she (want). 5 3. Exercise: Read what Sharon says about a typical working day and write what she did or didn't do yesterday: I usually get up at 7.30 and have a big breakfast. I walk to work, which takes me about half an hour. I start work at 9. I never have lunch. I finish work at 5 o'clock. I'm always tired when I get home. I usually cook a meal in the evening. I don't usually go out. I go to bed at about 11 o'clock. I always sleep well. 1 She ...................... at 7.30. 2 She ...................... a big breakfast. 3 She .....
Recruitment Assistant Exeter Software Company 72 Southernhay Weast, Exeter EX1 2JG Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the post of Managing Director. I would welcome the opportunity to join the Exeter Software Company, because I have always been interested in software and computers, and I am looking for new challenges in my life. I match all the requirements given in the advertisement and I have previous experience working at this position. I believe that my strong IT skills and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. Please send me a description of the job and an application form. I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance. Yours faithfully, ( allkiri )
ManOS Overview Everything below is rooted in my core value of creating selfesteem. My actions today focus on work, girls, travel & having fun. My career is the ultimate leverage point as this creates the money, selfesteem and confidence. The money allows me to travel and the selfesteem & confidence allow me to live the lifestyle that is congruent with drawing in girls. Long term (5+ years), I want my life to offer value to the world by having a beneficial impact on those around me. I am obviously not clear how I will do this, so for now, I am focused on taking the greatest strides possible over the next few years, to better put me in a position to achieve my long term goal. 1. Career Vision I want to earn the rank of manager in my firm within the next 3 years. I want to earn the respect and trust of fellow employees. I�
Long-term Goal (2-5 years) I aim to be pitching my business in front of Tesco, Morrison's, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Iceland, Co-operative Food and Spar. From which I hope to get at least one contract. 1.3 Financial summary: End of the first trading year I am looking to achieve £10000 profit. To achieve this I need to borrow £5000 from the Start Up Loans. £5000 is needed mainly for the stock and transport from Estonia to the United Kingdom. Personnel 2.1 Previous work experience: DMU Replay: Launch Support, Unitemps, Oct 2017 Present Duties: Helping and advising DMU lecturers to use DMU Replay (new audio-video recording software Panopto) Director, TOWELFY LIMITED, July 2017 Present Duties: Selling, Accounting, Recruiting, Marketing Director, MP CANNED FOOD LIMITED, June 2017 Present Duties: Selling, Accounting, Recruiting, Marketing Catering Assistant, Compass Group UK & Ireland, Aug 2015 Dec 2015
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing in response to your advertisment in today's The Thames about the part-time job in accounts department. I am seventeen-year-old high school student and am very interested in this position. When I graduate school I would like to do a similar job to this so I think it would be a great opportunity to gain some work experience. Unfortunately I do not have any formal work experience, but I have been often told that I am good with money and every time my family have inancial problems or when we are willing to take a loan then my parents always ask my opinion so we could work out the best solution for us. As far as my personality is concerned I would describe myself honest, reliable and hard- working. I am a sociable person and I enjoy working with other as part of a team. I am also a quick learner and very good at maths, which I think is quite important for this job.
Estonia 27 September 2013 Adrian Warren Personnel Manager Head Office Northgate Halstead Road London N2 8PT Administrator Dear Mr. Warren, I am writing in regard to your advertisement for hotel staff which appeared in the Lääne Elu newspaper (25 September 2013) I am 22 years old and I am currently studying to become an English teacher in Estonia, therefore, I speak English fluently. I have worked as an administrator for three years in a local hotel. I have learned all I could about my position and wish to expand my experiences. I am the assistant- manager at my current post and am responsible for most that goes on in the hotel. I have good leadership qualities and I do not buckle under pressure. I have a positive attitude and enjoy challenging myself. In addition to English I also speak French, Russian, Estonian and some Latin which makes learning new languages easier. Please contact me regarding any queries you may have. Your sincerely, Regina Bauer
FORMAL LETTER 120 (+/-10%) words I It is a formal letter. Do not use any contracted forms (don’t, can’t, I’m etc.)! II * Dear Mr. Smith / Dear Ms. Smith (No first name!!!) * Kui teame nime, siis lõpp – Yours sincerely ja ülesandes antud nimi * Kui nime pole öeldud, siis – Dear Sir or Madam * Kui nime ei tea, siis lõpus Yours faithfully ja ülesandes antud nimi Do not use your own name!!! Te olete kas Jürid või Marid, Urved või Urmased jne. Enamasti Mart Mets või Mari Mets TYPES OF LETTERS 1) Asking for advice I am writing to ask if you could help me with … I am writing to ask for your advice … Closing line: I would appreciate if you could give me your advice as soon as possible.
Me and languages. To begin with, language is a congrecation of thoughts and feelings through a system of signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. Communication or language is a process every child learns from birth and during our life we will usually learn many different languages. Due to the fact that both of my parents are Estonians , my mother tongue is Estonian, therefore I can speak and write in it very fluently. I also prefer read the books in Estonian. I know that some people like to do it in some other languages, in English for instance. I am really amused by the Estonian literature. I like to read books and stories from Andrus Kivirähk and F.R
and is in sixth grade in Pala primary school. After finishing highschool I plan to go to Estonian Aviation Academy, but I am yet to make up my mind concerning my future area of specialization. So, at the moment, I would like to take some time out of academics to have a different life experience, and to have time to calmly reflect on my future academic/professional orientation. To this end, I think spending a year abroad would be particularly interesting. My first language is, of course, Estonian, but I am also fluent in English. I started learning English in primary school at 3 grade and by watching movies I have improved my vocabulary a lot. I speak an intermediate level of Russian. I began learning it in fifth grade and all in all, I have learnt Russian for 6 years. I am nevertheless aware that learning a language within a classroom context is by itself, incomplete. So, in order to really be at ease in English, I feel that a cultural immersion would do
Letter of application Salutation Dear Sir or Madam Dear Sir/Madam Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Paragraph 1 Reason for writing, name of the available position (+add the source, if available) I am writing to apply for the post advertised in... I am writing in response to your advertisement in... Paragraph 2, 3 What are you doing now, previous experience Qualifications (also personality traits, if necessary) NB! Relevant information I have graduated from... (with honors) My degree is in... I attended a.... course Final paragraph + closing sentence Closing remarks: thank the person for considering your application, ask the person to consider you for the job, mention the possibility of further communication. I have enclosed my CV... I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with two
5 haven't finished enjoying their lesson. They look 3 She was unlucky because she was 6 have/'ve known interested and it looks as though shipwrecked three times. 7 walked they are working hard. Most of She was lucky because she survived 8 have you phoned them are looking at the experiment each of the three disasters. 2 1 written 8 was trying and working together. They are
specific goal in mind for long enough where they can keep an eye on the target and know what they need to do and work on it right away. Aviation has always been one of my biggest intrests since the eighth grade. I became interested in it after my brother had applied to the Estonian Aviation Academy. Unfortunately he did not make it and, of course, my desire to become an air traffic controller began to increase due to my brother's failure. I have never really had a real experience in aviation. Luckily, I had a chance to be a work shadow to a professional air traffic controller to see how it all works. This experience seemed long, however it was interesting and really opened my eyes. At first I thought that controlling air traffic can not be that hard, that it is just like another computer game! Well, during those two hours, while I sat next to my work shadow, I learned how much logic, brainwork and thinking it really requires. I also had an image in my head
Dear Ms. Lake, May 13, 2011 I am writing to apply for the job advertised in Yes! student magazine. I would like to be considered for the position in a summer camp. I would also like to ask few questions concerning the position. I believe I am suitable for the job because I have had previous experiences. For example, I have been organising different music and sport events. I also speak fluent English, I am hard-working, I have good knowledge of different games and entertainments, I like working with children. It would be good practise for my following studies. I have a few questions concerning the job. I would like to know where the camp would be located, when exactly it is taking place, and is the
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