W Applying for a job Pages 89-90 a) E-mails/Letters of application Sample prompt You have seen the following advertisement in an English online newspaper and decide to write to the manager. 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. You will work together with others to build up new websites for online businesses. All e-mails of application should be submitted to Mr James Wilkinson: j.wilkinson@cc.co.uk Creative Concepts Ltd., 62 Denmark Street, London WC5 10B, England In your e-mail of application you should • explain why you are writing, • outline your qualifications for the job, • persuade the manager that you are the right person for the job. 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 job posting on [www.jobsearch.uk] for the position of [web designer]. I am writing in response to your advertisement … I am writing to apply for the job as/for the position of … 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 me/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 or practicum (AE). Useful tips Beginning (first paragraph) Say why you are writing, where you saw the ad and which job you are applying for. Do not begin by saying who you are. Second paragraph In the 2nd paragraph, talk about your background and experience (your age, what you hope to do in the future, your work experience/skills). 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 (third paragraph) Use a friendly ending and a standard final sentence. Say when and how you can be contacted. Print your name under your signature and say if there is an attachment to your e-mail or an enclosure to your letter. 4 150 Writing guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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