UNIT 7 p55
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
1 Read Nancy's letter of application and complete it using the phrases and words in the box.
I consider myself	experience	widely
As you will see	hard-working	fluently
f am writing in response	advertisement	CV
1 look forward to hearing	on business	deadlines
Worldwatch Europe IPA 56 Merritts Avenue Overland Park Reading RG2 6HD
Dear David Benton, _to your
in today's Guardian for a journalist based
in Geneva.
from the enclosed
_, I studied journalism and
modern languages at University College, London, and went on to do a master's in journalism at Queen Mary's College, London.
the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the In my present job I am in charge of Eastern Europe
relevant_
publications for Intertec Publishing. Before this, I worked for the BBC World Service, at first covering Mexico and Argentina, then Europe. I have travelled
_in South America and Europe. In my present job I frequently go to
Japan_. I speak French, German, and Spanish_.
I am an enthusiastic and and can meet_.
person. I am good at organizing people
from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely.
2 Answer the questions.
1 What job is Nancy applying for?
2 Where did she hear about the vacancy?
3 What is she sending with her letter?
4 Look at her letter and the advert. Why does she think she is right for the job?
Europe KĎ
Business Journalist
This international business magazine, with 1,000,000 readers worldwide, is seeking a journalist, based in Geneva, to cover business news in Europe.
Requirements:
• a master's degree in journalism
• at least two years' experience in business journalism
• fluent in French and German. If possible, some knowledge of Spanish
• excellent communication skills
• international travel experience is a plus
Please send CV and letter of application to:
David Benton, Worldwatch Europe IPA
56 Merritts Avenue, Overland Park, Reading RG2 6HD
Visit us on the web: http://www.wep@ipc.co.uk
J You are going to write a letter of application. Read the job advertisement below.
TRANS-GLOBE TOURS
TOUR GUIDES
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, friendly people who
have good interpersonal skills
- speak two or more languages fluently
- have a genuine interest in other countries and cultures
- want to see the world
Please apply with CV to:
Martin Ruane, Personnel Manager
Trans-Globe Tours, Victoria Square, London SW1 GVC
4 Answer the questions in exercise 2 about you. Use your answers to write your letter of application for Trans-Globe Tours. Write about 200 words.