Taylor and Partners

We need students to work in our offices during the summer months. The work will involve basic office duties in our London branch and anyone who is a full-time student can apply. We are looking for people with initiative, so write and tell us about yourself. We'll be interested to read about any experience which you have had but most of all we want you to tell us about your personality.

Write your letter of application. You should write between 120 and 180 words.

1. Who is the target reader?

2. What information should you include in the introduction?

3. How many main body paragraphs will you need? What should they contain?

4. Which of the following beginnings and endings are appropriate? Give reasons.

A

Dear Sir/Madam,

I thought I'd drop you a line about the advertisement for the summer position advertised in the Derby Times.

B

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing about the job. I am a student and I think I have all the right qualifications and a lot of experience.

C

Well, thanks for giving me the chance to apply for this. I'm sure it'll be great fun working in your London branch.

Yours,

Jim Smith

D

I think I’m the right person for the job. Call me if you like.

Yours faithfully,

James Smith

► Analysing a letter of application

Ex. 10.

a. Read the model and find:

1. where the job was advertised

2. what the writer is doing now

3. future plans

4. a reference to past work experience

5. details about the writer's personality

6. a reference to further communication

Dear Sir/Madam,

1► I am writing in response to your advertisement in yesterday's Student News. I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the vacancy in your London office.

2► I am a sixteen-year-old high school student and am very interested in this position. When I leave school, I plan to study business administration and this would be a perfect opportunity for me to gain some experience.

3► Although I have no formal work experience, I have often helped out in the family business, where I have been responsible for duties such as filing and taking telephone messages.

4► As far as my personality is concerned, I would describe myself as industrious and motivated. I am a sociable person and I enjoy working with others as part of a team. I also believe that I am capable of working alone and able to use my own initiative.

5► If you wish me to attend an interview, I am available at any time. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Dora Collier

B. Suggest an alternative beginning and ending for this letter.

Ex. 11.

1. Read the model again and find formal words/ phrases which mean the same as the informal ones given in the table, as in the example.

Informal Style	Formal style
to answer	in response to
think about
job
chance
I haven't got any
done things like
answering the phone
as for what I'm really like,
can
If you want
free
can't wait to hear

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