Prime Time 5, Transition, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

W Applying for a job   Pages 89–90 a) E-mails/Letters of application Example question You have read the following advertisement from an online job site. You think that you are perfect for the job and decide to write an e-mail/a letter of application. 4 Creative Concepts Ltd. is looking for international young people (aged 16–20) who would like to do a summer work placement in the field of web design. To apply, give a full description of yourself and your level of English. Furthermore, explain why you would be suitable for the job. All e-mails/letters of application should be submitted to: Creative Concepts Ltd., 62 Denmark Street, London WC5 10B, England Jobs online In your e-mail/letter of application you should: • describe your personal qualities • explain why you would be suitable for the job • suggest when you could start. Write around 200 words . Useful language Greetings Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms, … Dear Sir/Madam, … Dear Sir or Madam, … Reasons for writing I am writing in response to your advertisement … I am writing to apply for the job as/for the position of … I am writing with regard to your advertisement for the job as … About yourself I am generally considered to be … Requesting information I wonder if you could tell me … Do you think you could let me know … Offering further information/ job interview If you require any further information, please contact/do not hesitate to contact me … I am available for an interview any time/at your convenience … Ending I (would very much) look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully/Yours sincerely, … (see page 144 for usage) Attention! BE: CV (= curriculum vitae), AE: resume Another word for placement is internship . Useful tips Beginning Say which job you are applying for and where and when you saw it advertised. Do not begin by saying who you are. Body of the letter Organise your application so that you write about each point of the advertisement. Use linking words to connect your application with the details. Say why you think you are suitable. Ending Say when and how you can be contacted. Begin and end your letter like other formal letters. Sign your letter and print your full name. 150 Writing Guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv