Speaking 1
Applying for Jobs k Work In groups. Discuss these questions, a How do you find out about job vacancies? b How do you apply?
c Have you ever applied for a job? What did you have to do?
(Address)
Mr Anthony Mayer Personnel Manager Travel Unlimited Stansted Essex CM24 1RY
(Date)
Dear......
In reply to the advertisement......(state whore It
appeared), I would like to apply for (he......(state what you
are applying for),
As you will see from the enclosedXV, although I am
relatively......I have successfully..... (state what you have
done),
I therefore feel I......(state what you can offer the firm).
I believe I am hard-working and reliable and would very
much like to gain greater work experience.
1......interview whenever......and......near future,
Mary Roe
5 in order to apply for a job you usually have to send a curriculum vltae <CV) - in the USA called a resume" - and a covering letter. These documents are very important because they are the first Impression you give,
Work In groups. Read the statements about CVs and covering letters. On the basis of your knowledge and experience, decide if you agree with them,
a A curriculum vitae is nrore acceptable if'tl is hand-written,
b A covering tetter should be hand-written.
c You should always include a photograph.
■ (I The longer a CV is the better.
e A CV should list experience in chronological order.
f It's best to explain foreign qualifications and give an \     approximate equivalent In the country to which you are applying,
g There is no point In mentioning outside activities, hobbies, etc,
\ h Each CV should be customised for the job you are applying for,
^ i  Perfect prose isn't expected; note form is perfectly I acceptable,
j  Use space constructively; don't mention failures or irrelevant experience,
•. k Don't include your previous salary or salary expectations, unless requested.
• I You can lie on a CV: they'll never find out anyway.
m Any gaps in the dates should be explained,
.. n It's best not to send the CV by fax unless requested to do so.
.. 0 Always make a follow-up phone call a few days after sending I    off your CV.
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