The application letter format

INTRODUCTION Paragraph 1. State the reason for writing

MAIN BODY Paragraph 2- 3-4-5. education and qualifications, previous experience, personal qualities, suitability

CONCLUSION Paragraph 6. Closing remarks Full name

b) Read the text below and put its paragraphs A- F in the right order. Identify the topic of each paragraph.

A As outlined in my curriculum vitae, which I have enclosed, I attended Riverside Secondary School in Gloucester where I completed my GCSE and ‘A’ Level studies. In 1987, I graduated from the University of Wales with a BSc in Business Studies and Marketing.

B Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Manager in your Tokyo office, as advertised in last week’s Guardian newspaper on 9th October.

C I enclose my curriculum vitae and photograph as requested, and I would be happy to supply you with further details should they be required. I thank you for considering my application and am willing to attend an interview at any time.

Yours faithfully,

Marcel Martin

D After graduation, I moved to Tokyo where I trained as a market researcher for the Yen Company for two years. On my return to England, I continued working as a market researcher until 1993 when I obtained my present position.

E I believe that I would be an ideal candidate for the position you have outlined, as I have had extensive marketing training with a well-known Japanese marketing and public relations firm. My time spent living in Tokyo also ensured that I obtained a valuable insight into Japanese culture and working practices. I also have a number of very good business contacts in Tokyo, as well as a basic understanding of the Japanese language which is necessary if one is to be able to work effectively. Finally, I am willing and able to relocate at short notice, which I understand to be a requirement of the position.

F I am currently employed as Assistant Managing Director at Melton Enterprises, where my duties include the organization of staff and stock, as well as the allocation of budget within the sales department. I am also responsible for overseeing the whole business, and am generally noted for my good organizational and managerial skills.

30. a) Read the advertisement and the sample of the application letter below. There are 8 mistakes in the letter. Find and correct the mistakes in the letter (4 lexico-grammatical and 4 stylistic mistakes). Finally, suggest alternative beginnings and endings to this letter.

A private secondary school in Warsaw seeks a school teacher in foreign languages (English and German). The successful candidate should be fully qualified in education field. The applicant should be between 30-40 years old, single and willing to relocate at very short notice. All letters, including a CV and one photograph, should be marked for the attention of Mrs Helen Novak (Personnel Manager) School № 5, 185, Parkway Boulevard, Warsaw, Poland Tel.: (214) 496-6100

Kate Petrenko

100, Schevchenko street

Donetsk

Ukraine

(972) 502-4400

Date: May 10, 2013

Helen Novak

Principal

School # 5

185, Parkway Boulevard,

Warsaw

Poland

(214) 496-6100

Dear Ms. Novak:

I’m writing this letter to apply for a position of History teacher in your esteemed school. The position was advertised in “Business News” dated September 08. I am interested in the field of academics and love to deal with young minds. I have been in the field of teaching for the last five years. I have taught in schools in and around Donetsk.

I have honors degree in History from Donetsk University. I have completed a Diploma in Elementary Education. I use various methods to teach history to young kids. These methods are planning excursions, showing movies on historical characters, slide show, etc. This helps the students in understanding the nuances of the subject.

I can handle a class of forty students. I can work in a team as I have good interpersonal skills. I like to work in various sports and cultural clubs at school which helps in overall personality development of the students. I am patient and can work under stress. I manage to finish the assigned work in tight schedules.

If given an opportunity, I will surely optimize it and help the school in progress of students. You can contact me on phone at (972) 502-4400 or email - katepetko@yahoo.com. I will get back to you in a week’s time to know the status of my application.

I am waiting for a positive reply from your side look so that I can meet you personally for an interview.

Yours truly, Kate Petrenko

b) You have decided to apply for the job advertised above. Write your application, stating clearly why you think you are suitable for the job. Remember that the letter should focus on how unique you are and why you should be selected for the interview or admission.