Prime Time 5/6, Writing, Arbeitsheft

3 22 Text types 3.1.2.2 E-mail/Letter of application and CV g Prime Time 5, page 145; Prime Time 5 Transition, page 150 In an e-mail/a letter of application you want to present yourself and your interest in the job that was advertised. Keep in mind that it is regarded as very impolite to discuss money matters in your application. A curriculum vitae (CV) is a brief biographical overview of one’s career and training, usually written by people who apply for a job. It is often written in the form of a table with a clear structure so that people can read it quickly. Purpose: •• to inform a future employer about your interest in the job advertised •• to present your reasons why you would like the job •• to outline why you are qualified for the job Target group: •• future employers •• human resources personnel Layout and structure: •• Beginning: –– address of the addressee (left) and your address (right) –– subject line refers to the specifics of the advertisement –– salutation •• Body of the e-mail/letter: –– describe where you found the advertisement –– state your reason for writing –– refer to previous contact (if appropriate) –– write about yourself and your qualifications –– provide evidence of your skills –– refer to previous jobs (if relevant) –– request further information (if needed) –– offer further information/job interview –– start a new paragraph for each main point •• Ending: –– closing –– sign and print your full name •• Attachments –– Usually an e-mail/a letter of application is accompanied by a CV (BE)/resume (AE). Style: •• formal •• neutral •• The addressee is addressed directly. Useful language: E-Mail/Letter of application In yesterday’s/today’s issue of … you advertised the post/position of … . I was interested to read your advertisement in last week’s edition of the … . I am writing to inquire if there is an opening in your company for a … . I understand you are looking for someone with … . Having completed my training as a/an … , I am now looking for a post in … . I hope to be able to use/apply my skills/experience in … in the advertised post. This job would give me the opportunity to extend my knowledge of … /to use my … skills. My personal skills will enable me to work as an effective member of your team. I am prepared to work overtime during the busy times of the year. I can give you the following names as references: … . My present employer, … , is informed of my application and would be willing to act as a reference. I am available for an interview at your convenience and can be contacted at … . For further details you are more than welcome to contact me at the above address. If you need further information, do not hesitate to contact me … . Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv