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4B. Do you think it’s a good example of a cover letter?

4C. Read Felix’s advice (1-12). Are the tips followed in Anna’s cover letter? Tick yes (V) or not (X).

1) Give your contact information and current date.___________

2) End “Yours sincerely” and type your name under signature (indicate Ms or Mr if not obvious).___________

3) Give a clear context – say who you are and why you are writing._________

4) Your sign-off should be friendly, polite and to the point._________

5) Point out your aptitude for the sorts of skills they are seeking._______

6) Name any employee you have met and say they impressed you. ___

7) Your use of leisure time can show you are a well-rounded person.______

8) Support your claims with evidence, focusing on results and achievements. __________

9) Include the name, title and full address of recipient.__________

10) Mention where you saw the job advertisement.__________

11) Explain your motivation for applying. This also shows you have done your research and learned something about the sector.______

12) Show you are acquiring additional useful skills.___________

4D. Look at the cover letter again. In which paragraph does Anna

1) explain her interest in the position?________

2) create a positive final impression?________

3) demonstrate her skills and experience relevant for the position?__

4) introduce herself and explain her reasons for writing?______

5) mention other relevant skills and interests to impress the employer?_______

Using appropriate language

Whether applying online or sending your cover letter through the post, it is important to write using appropriate language. Although informal language may sometimes be acceptable in cover letters, more formal alternatives will create a more professional impression.

Vocabulary 5a. Complete the following table using the words in the box.

About additional contact employer employment ensure give looking more receive request require show talk about tell want

Informal

Formal

Get

  • 1.___________

Extra

  • 2.___________

3___________

  • Would like

Need

  • 4.___________

5.___________

  • Discuss

Get in touch with

  • 6. __________

7.___________

  • Concerning/regarding

Make sure

  • 8.___________

9.___________

  • Provide somebody with

10. __________

  • Inform

Boss

  • 11.___________

12.___________

  • Further/greater

13.____________

  • Searching

Ask for

  • 14.____________

Work/job

  • 15.____________

16.____________

  • Demonstrate