Formal and Informal Language
Someone's research about the job market
Lila was well informed about the job market, having spent weeks researching various companies. As she prepared for an interview, she hoped to understand the situation better, knowing that many applicants faced excessive competition. She entered the room with confidence, but her enthusiasm quickly faded when the interviewer seemed completely unaware of her qualifications.
After a few awkward questions, Lila became extremely disappointed. She had thought she would impress them, especially since she was quite interested in the role. Instead, it felt as if they had misunderstood her experiences entirely.
Fortunately, Lila didn’t let this setback deter her. She decided to seek feedback from others who had recently interviewed. With their advice, she refined her approach and applied to new opportunities, determined not to let one experience define her.
In the end, her resilience paid off, and she landed a job that was a perfect fit, far exceeding her initial expectations.
Collaborative exercise 1 on page 70 on wordwall
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Collaborative exercise 2 on page 70 on wordwall
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Collaborative reading of the exam task on page 70
HOW TO WRITE A
LETTER OF APPLICATION
This is an
example of how to write a letter of application for the CAE exam.
Dear Sir or
Madam,
I am writing
you regarding a job advertisement that I saw on my university bulletin
board two days ago. I am therefore really interested in applying for the
position of children carer in your summer camp in the United States this
coming season.
I am the right
person to do the job as I have been working at public and private schools
with kids and teenagers of different ages and backgrounds for over 20 years and I have a degree in Education from the University of Glasgow,
so I have got broad experience in this field. I consider myself a
well-trained and highly-qualified childminder and I assure you that I am
capable of working with big groups of children of different ages.
In addition to
this, I am a talented artist. Hence, I can teach the children
how to play the guitar and the violin as well as to make cute handicrafts
because I honestly think it is important for young people to develop their
creativity and find their natural talents.
I hope you will
give my application serious consideration since I believe that I am a
strong candidate. I have a great sense of responsibility and genuinely
care about children. I also have a lot of patience, enthusiasm, and energy.
I look forward
to hearing from you at your earliest convenience for a further interview.
Yours
faithfully,
E.O.
Elements of the letter of application:
1.- Salutation
2.- Introduction
2.1.- The reason
2.2.- Job position and location
2.3.- How and when the candidate knew about the vacancy
3.- Body (2 or 3 paragraphs)
3.1.- General information including academic background and experience.
3.2.- Added values
3.3.- Asking for consideration and why the candidate thinks he or she is the ideal one
4.- Closing paragraph or final remark about encouraging further contact
5.- Closing formula
6.- Signature (full name or initials)
Word range: 220-260 words
Source: http://cpesamplewritings.blogspot.com/p/how-to-write-letter-of-application.html
Useful
Phrases for a Cover Letter or a Letter of Application
Letter Phrases for a start:
· I
noticed with interest your advertisement for …
· I am
writing in response to your advertisement posted on…
· I
am very interested in applying for the position of …
· I
am applying for the position of ….., which was advertised in …..
· I
was interested to see your advertisement for …
· I
was referred to you by …./name/, who informed me of a …./position/
· I have
pleasure in applying for the advertised position, as …
Phrases for reasons for applying for a job:
· I
would be well suited to the position because …
· My
professional skills appear to be well suited to your company’s requirements.
· I
have a lively interest in … and would appreciate the opportunity to work with
you.
· As
you can see from my enclosed résumé, my experience and qualifications match
this position’s requirements.
· I
would be well suited to the position because …
· My
strengths are …
· I
believe the combination of my education and experiences have prepared me…
· It is a
challenging position for which I believe I am well qualified.
· This
position represents an opportunity to continue my committed career path…
Phrases for writing about your skills:
· I
have a working knowledge of …
· I
believe I possess the right combination of …
· I
am an experienced user of …
· My
professional experiences are supplemented by…
· My
interest and knowledge in this area was further enhanced by…
· My
particular area of effectiveness is…
· I
have an excellent command of …
Phrases for the final remark or last paragraph:
· I
would appreciate the chance to meet with you to discuss …
· I
look forward to our meeting.
· If
you are interested, please contact me at …
· I am
eager to talk with you about the contribution I could make to your firm.
· I
would welcome the opportunity to discuss these and other qualifications with
you.
· I
would welcome the opportunity to discuss further details of the position with
you personally.
· I
look forward with enthusiasm to an opportunity for an interview.
Individual exam
task on page 71
