We are looking for a lively young person to look after our two children (aged eightand six) during the summer holidays. Applicants should enjoy being with childrenand be capable of keeping them occupied and entertained both inside and outside ofthe house. Reasonable command of English required. Please write to Mr. and Mrs.Jackson enclosing a recent photograph of yourself
LETTER OF APPLICATION I. INTRODUCTION: Reasons for writing: the name of the job/course, when and where you saw it advertised I am writing to you with reference to…. With reference to your advertisement in the local paper, I would like to apply for the position of/course……………. I am writing in response to your announcement………… II. MAIN BODY • mention your age, your present job/studies I am ……………years old and I am a student at……./I work as a……………… • explain why you are interested in the job: I would like to work for you because I am very interested in… I would also like to learn about…………./ I would like to get experience………………. • qualifications and practical skills I have been working as a………… for the last two years Two years ago I was employed as………… I think I would be a good……… due to my experience I am a competent (teacher) as I have completed a course in…………. I am fluent in spoken and written (English) ….as I have passed exams in TOEFL In addition I hold a certificate in……… I hold a Bachelor Degree in French/ a Baccalaureate Diploma/ a driving license/a First Aid Diploma REMEMBER, YOU CAN INVENT INFORMATION! • qualities you think might be suitable for the job/course, supported by relevant examples: I think I am a …(committed, hard-working, reliable, determined, enthusiastic, creative, honest)….person. For example, I have……… As well as being………….I am always cheerful and I keep smiling in any situation. I also have a great deal of patience, particularly when dealing with…… I am a good and careful …(driver)………… I consider myself to be mature and responsible… I know I would enjoy …+V-ing, and I feel I have the necessary qualities for this job. III. CONCLUSION Closing comments -any important information : when you are available for interview, when and where you can be contacted, references you can send, a remark that you hope your application will be considered, documents you’ve been asked to enclose I will be available for the interview in September… I enclose references from my last two employers…./ I enclose a reference from my English teacher who gives details of my level of English…. I enclose a copy of my CV Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me I look forward to receiving your reply, Your faithfully/Yours sincerely, Full name ! Don’t forget to use linkers! Read the letter and label the paragraphs with the headings below. Sa)' what qualifications, experience and personal qualities Steven has. Do you think he will get the job? • closing remarks . personal qualities • age/present job/qualifications • opening remarks /reason(s) for writing . experience Dear Mrs. Hunter, Paragraph 1 With reference to your advertisement in Thursday's …………………………………. edition of the DailyStar, I am interested in applying ………………………………… for the position of primary school teacher. Paragraph 2 I am 28 years old and currently teaching in Margate. I ………………………………… have a BSc degree awarded by Glasgow University in …………………………………. 1997. I completed my certificate in Education at ………………………………… Preston Teacher Training College in 1998. Paragraph 3 I have been working for Margate Education ………………………………. Department since 1999. During this time, I have ……………………………… enjoyed teaching a variety of subjects, including ………………………………. English, General Science and Games. Paragraph 4 I consider myself to be punctual, hard-working and ………………………………. fair. I enjoy working with children and have good ………………………………. organisational skills. Paragraph 5 I enclose a reference from my present employer. I ……………………………… would be grateful if you would consider my …………………………… application. I am available for interview any weekday morning. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Steven Davies WRITING TASK: You have just seen the following advertisement in the British newspaper “Daily Mirror” We are looking for a lively young person to look after our two children (aged eight and six) during the summer holidays. Applicants should enjoy being with children and be capable of keeping them occupied and entertained both inside and outside of the house. Reasonable command of English required. Please write to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson enclosing a recent photograph of yourself. Write your letter of application in response to this advertisement.