Explore writing: A letter of application You are going to read an application for an internship. Complete the letter with these words. 25 accustomed challenges familiar future hesitate relevant skills specialty application aptitude Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to provide you with some background information so you can better judge my (1) for the position of an intern in your Customer Service Department (see attached form and résumé). Regarding my education, I am currently attending my fourth year at a business college in Salzburg, Austria, where my (2) is marketing. So far, I have received excellent grades in all subjects, and I am on course to graduate with distinction at the end of the semester. Enclosed you will find photocopies of all (3) certificates. As you will see from my attached résumé, I am (4) to working in the financial sector. The last three summers I worked for Citibank in the customer service department here in Salzburg, where I improved my personal (5) and became (6) with the banking world at first hand. I believe my greatest strengths lie in my ability to work well in a team and an (7) for taking on whatever (8) come my way. For these reasons, at this stage in my life, I strongly believe I am able to take on the position of an intern in an international bank. My (9) career in banking would be greatly enhanced by working at your company. Should my application be successful, I am available for an interview whenever it is convenient. If you require any further details or references, please do not (10) to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully Patricia Aigner Patricia Aigner Does the writer use US or British English? How can you tell? Why do you think it is important to adopt one variety or the other? How does the writer present herself in a positive light? Find expressions in the letter which show optimism and self-confidence. Cover the letter. How do (or could) these sentences continue? 1 My greatest strength is an aptitude … 4 I believe my greatest strengths lie … 2 I am accustomed … 5 I am available … 3 I became familiar … How is the letter structured? 1 Describe the function of each paragraph. 2 What kind of language is required for each? 26 a b c d 83 Language skills Extras Explore 6 Work, work, work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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