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The '''letter of application''' is usually the first direct contact between you and your future employer, so make sure it is well-written and presented.
Im [[Tenses/Present_Progressive|Present Progressive]] besteht das Verb im Passiv aus '''drei''' Bestandteilen:


Also called the '''cover letter''', it should follow the rules of [[Englisch/Writing/Formal_Letters|Formal Letter-Writing]] and it should normally contain 3-4 paragraphs and be no longer than one page. If there are any mistakes it will stand out negatively, so give it to your teacher or career counselor to proof-read it.
<span style="display: inline-block;font-size:2em;background:yellow;padding:0.2em 0.5em;border-radius:0.2em;text-align: center;width:23em;">
<span style="display:inline-block;border-right:1px dashed black;padding-right:1em;text-align:center;width:2em;line-height:150%;">am is are</span>
<span style="display:inline-block;border-right: 1px dashed black;padding-right: 1em;text-align: center;width:5em;line-height:150%;">being</span>
<span style="display:inline-block;text-align: center;width: 8em;line-height:150%;"> past participle (3.Form)</span></span>


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Besonders bei Live-Reportagen verwendet man im Englischen oft [[Tenses/Present_Progressive|<span style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">Present Progressive</span>]] für Handlungen, die gerade passieren, und [[Tenses/Present_Perfect|<span style="background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">Present Perfect</span>]] für Handlungen, die eben grade passiert sind und deren Auswirkungen noch sichtbar sind.
## Make notes what should be included in a letter of application.
## Write a short text about your strenghts, skills and successes (about 80 words).
#Do the interactive exercises.
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== Content ==
=== Salutation ===
Write an engaging first paragraph. Employers read a lot of cover letters, and most of the time a hiring manager will scan them quickly deciding if your letter goes in the trash or the “keep” pile.
* Open with a strong, declarative statement that informs your reader that you are excited to be applying for [the position] at [company].
* Be short and specific with what attracted you to the job. What is it about the company that you like? Give an example, and don’t be afraid to be a little conversational depending on how casual the company is.
* Show that you are familiar with the company’s work!
<ref>Wikihow: [https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Application-for-a-Job How to Write a Letter of Application for a Job]</ref>
 
=== main body ===
Explain why hiring you will benefit the employer. You don’t want to tell them why getting hired will benefit you. There’s a reason this position is open, there’s a problem that needs solving. You’re here to solve it.
* Look at your accomplishments and experience and find one or two examples that you can speak about. These should highlight why you will be great in the role.
* Tell about the skills you can offer. For example, if you see that the position needs someone who can lead a team and handle multiple projects at once, look at your accomplishments to see if you have any experience that solves that need. If you've led team members before, briefly speak to how your leadership skills increased productivity across multiple projects.


Briefly summarize your strengths, qualifications, and experience.  
== Interactive exercises  ==
[[File:Hurricane structure graphic.jpg|700px]]
=== BAHAMAS IS HIT BY HURRICANE ANTHONY ===
==== 10 a.m. newscast ====
'''Put in the correct forms (all tenses, active and passive).'''


== Interactive exercises ==
=== Letter of Application 1 ===
Put in the missing words.
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
A hurricane ''is coming (come)''  to the Florida coast <span style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">right now</span>. It '' isn't moving (not/ move)'' very ''quickly (quick)'' so people have time to react.
 
The storm ''is being monitored (monitor)'' very carefully <span style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">now</span> by Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. If a hurricane comes nearer the population ''will be warned|'ll be warned(warn)''.
Winds ''is increasing (increase)'' in strength and the necessary precautions ''must be taken (must / take)''.


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Many schools and shops ''have been closed (close)'' early by the authorities <span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">since</span> the first alerts. Parents make sure that their children are safe at home. Food and emergency supplies ''are still being bought(<span style="color:black;background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">still</span>, buy)'' by some last-minute shoppers. Things like candles, flashlights and batteries ''have already been sold (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>,  sell)'' out quickly.
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Dear Mr Smith


I <em>refer</em> to your advertisement in Saturday's newspaper. As I see better opportunities <em>offered</em> in a large company like yours I wish to <em>apply</em> for the post as secretary.
Many residents ''have already covered (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>, cover)'' their windows with plywood before those who live very close to the ocean ''have been taken (take)'' to evacuation centers. The shelters fill up with people from all over the area. Blankets, bedding and food ''are provided (provide)''. On certain roads and bridges huge bottlenecks ''have been caused(cause)'' by the traffic. The evacuees don't feel very safe, however. Everybody ''is standing (stand)'' anxiously around the television, waiting for news.  
 
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I am familiar with export matters and speak German fluently. Therefore I am able to <em>handle</em> correspondence and <em> take</em> phone calls from abroad.
 
I would be grateful if you <em>invited</em> me to a personal interview.
 
Yours <em>sincerely</em>,
 
Jeff Bozo
 
PS: I enclose a <em>c.v.</em>, references, <em>certificates</em>
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Dear Sir or <em> Madam</em>,
 
I <em> saw</em> your advertisement in Saturday's newspaper.
 
I <em>studied</em> business correspondence, typing and other business subjects.<br/>
 
I would be grateful if I <em>could come</em> to a personal interview.


Yours <em>faithfully</em>,
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A hurricane ''is coming (come)''  to the Florida coast <span style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">right now</span>. It '' isn't moving (not/ move)'' very ''quickly (quick)'' so people have time to react.
 
The storm ''is being monitored (monitor)'' very carefully <span style="background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">now</span> by Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. If a hurricane comes nearer the population ''will be warned|'ll be warned(warn)''.
Winds ''is increasing (increase)'' in strength and the necessary precautions ''must be taken (must / take)''.


Jeff Bozo<br/>
Many schools and shops ''have been closed (close)'' early by the authorities <span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">since</span> the first alerts. Parents make sure that their children are safe at home. Food and emergency supplies ''are still being bought(<span style="color:black;background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">still</span>, buy)'' by some last-minute shoppers. Things like candles, flashlights and batteries ''have already been sold (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>,  sell)'' out quickly.


PS: I enclose a <em>resumé</em> (=my cv), references
Many residents ''have already covered (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>, cover)'' their windows with plywood before those who live very close to the ocean ''have been taken (take)'' to evacuation centers. The shelters fill up with people from all over the area. Blankets, bedding and food ''are provided (provide)''. On certain roads and bridges huge bottlenecks ''have been caused(cause)'' by the traffic. The evacuees don't feel very safe, however. Everybody ''is standing (stand)'' anxiously around the television, waiting for news.
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=== Letter of Application 2 ===
==== (6 p.m. newscast) live-report ====
Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Find words to fill in the gaps where necessary.
 
 
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
Oh my god, the coast ''is being hit (hit)'' by the hurricane. All hell ''has broken (break)'' loose. Gigantic waves ''are crashing (crash)'' onto the beaches. Everything in its path ''is being attacked (attack)'' by the wind.  Trees and branches '' are being blown (blow)'' to the ground, windows '' have already been broken (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>, break)'', roofs ''are flying (fly)'' off houses. Any loose objects that '' haven't been secured yet (not<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">yet</span>, secure)'' , ''are nowbeing carried (<span style="color:black;background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">now</span>, carry)'' away by the wind.
 
I read your ''advertisement(??)'' for a call centre operator in yesterday's Manchester Times and I would like to apply ''for (???)'' the job. I am twenty years old and I ''have been working (work)'' as a computer operator for a small company in Manchester for three years now. I got the job after I ''had got(got)'' my GCSE exam  and luckily I was trained by an experienced operator.


I ''always enjoy (always / enjoy)'' working in a team and I am easy to get on with. I like my job, but unfortunately I am not able ''to (???)'' work with customers here. I would really enjoy answering ''customers' (customer)'' questions and helping them to get the products  ''which (???'')  they are looking for.
Anybody foolish enough to go outdoors ''runs (run)'' the risk of injury of death from all the flying debris.  
 
Because of the violence of the storm, people don't feel secure even inside their homes.  
I have good communication  ''skills (???)'', a polite and friendly telephone manner and a clear voice. I would like ''to leave (leave)'' my home town and look ''for (???)'' new opportunities in and around London.
Some areas of the city experience power outages. The police don't patrol the streets.  
 
There's no need. Nobody goes out onto the streets in the middle of such a violent storm.
I am independent, willing to work ''hard (hard)'', and I am also able to work  ''at (???)'' weekends. I could come for an ''interview (???)'' at any time. I would be able to join your company next month ''if (???)'' necessary.
 
I would be pleased if I ''was invited(invite)'' to an interview.
 
I am sending a copy of my CV and look ''forward to(???)'' hearing from you.  
 
''Yours (???)'' sincerely
 
Michael Jackson
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Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
Oh my god, the coast ''is being hit (hit)'' by the hurricane. All hell ''has broken (break)'' loose. Gigantic waves ''are crashing (crash)'' onto the beaches. Everything in its path ''is being attacked (attack)'' by the wind. Trees and branches '' are being blown (blow)'' to the ground, windows '' have already been broken (<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">already</span>, break)'', roofs ''are flying (fly)''  off houses. Any loose objects that '' haven't been secured yet (not<span style="color:firebrick;background:rgba(255,0,0,0.5)">yet</span>, secure)'' , ''are nowbeing carried (<span style="color:black;background:rgba(255,255,0,0.5)">now</span>, carry)'' away by the wind.
 
I read your ''advertisement(??)'' for a call centre operator in yesterday's Manchester Times and I would like to apply ''for (???)'' the job. I am twenty years old and I ''[[Tenses/Present Perfect|have been working (work)]]'' as a computer operator for a small company in Mchester for three years now. I got the job after I ''[[Tenses/Past Perfect|had got(got)]]'' my GCSE exam  and luckily I was trained by an experienced operator.
 
I ''always enjoy (always / enjoy)'' working in a team and I am easy to get on with. I like my job, but unfortunately I am not able ''to (???)'' work with customers here. I would really enjoy answering ''customers' (customer)'' questions and helping them to get the products  ''which (???'')  they are looking for.
 
I have good communication  ''skills (???)'', a polite and friendly telephone manner and a clear voice. I would like ''to leave (leave)'' my home town and look ''for (???)'' new opportunities in and around London.
 
I am independent, willing to work ''hard (hard)'', and I am also able to work ''at (???)'' weekends. I could come for an ''interview (???)'' at any time. I would be able to join your company next month ''if (???)'' necessary.
 
I would be pleased if I ''[[Englisch/Grammatik/If-sentences|was invited(invite)]]'' to an interview ([[Englisch/Grammatik/Passive|by you!]])
 
I am sending a copy of my CV and look ''forward to(???)'' hearing from you.
 
''Yours (???)'' sincerely
 
Michael Jackson
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=== useful tips for letter-writing ===
{{Achtung|1=<span style="color:red; font-weight:bold;">Attention:</span> Some of these sentences are [[Englisch/Grammatik/Reported_Speech/Orders|orders and requests]]. }}
 
An old teacher advised me how to write formal letters. Report what he said.
 
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Always put your name and address at the top of the letter.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told  me always <em> to put my()</em> name and address at the top of the letter.
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He warned me <em>not to  send()</em> any copied letters but said that it <em> was()</em> a good idea to &hellip;
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">3.</span> Can't you ask a friend or teacher to check it for any mistakes in spelling or grammar?<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He asked me whether <em>I couldn't()</em> ask a friend to check it &hellip;
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He advised me <em>not to forget()</em> to mention why <em>I thought I was()</em>right for the job.
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> Write about the experience you’ve had.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He suggested <em>to write()</em> about the experience <em> I had had()</em>.


<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.<br>
Anybody foolish enough to go outdoors ''runs (run)'' the risk of injury of death from all the flying debris.  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that <em>I could()</em> also mention <em>my()</em> hobbies if they had anthing to do with the job
Because of the violence of the storm, people don't feel secure even inside their homes.
 
Some areas of the city experience power outages. The police don't patrol the streets.  
<span style="font-weight:bold;">7.</span> The most successful letter is one that contains all the necessary information and is short at the same time.<br>
There's no need. Nobody goes out onto the streets in the middle of such a violent storm.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that the most successful letter <em>was()</em> the one that contains all &hellip;
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</div>


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{{Fortsetzung|vorherlink=Englisch/Grammatik/Passive/Passive_Present_Perfect|vorher=Passive - Present Present Perfect|
<span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Always put your name and address at the top of the letter.<br>
übersicht=The Passive<br>(Overview)|übersichtlink=Englisch/Grammatik/Passive|
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told  me always <em> to put my()</em> name and address at the top of the letter.
weiter=Mixed Exercises|weiterlink=Englisch/Grammatik/Passive/Mixed_Exercises
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He warned me <em>not to  send()</em> any copied letters but said that it <em> was()</em> a good idea ...
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">3.</span> Can't you ask a friend or teacher to check it for any mistakes in spelling or grammar?<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He asked me whether <em>I couldn't()</em> ask a friend to check it...
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He advised me <em>not to forget()</em> to mention why <em>I thought I was()</em>right for the job.
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> Write about the experience you’ve had.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He suggested <em>to write()</em> about the experience <em> I had had()</em>.
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that <em>I could()</em> also mention <em>my()</em> hobbies if they had anthing to do ....
 
<span style="font-weight:bold;">7.</span> The most successful letter is one that contains all the necessary information and is short at the same time.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that the most successful letter <em>was()</em> the one that contains all ...
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== References ==
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[[Kategorie:Business English]]

Version vom 9. November 2020, 06:23 Uhr

Im Present Progressive besteht das Verb im Passiv aus drei Bestandteilen:

am is are being past participle (3.Form)

Besonders bei Live-Reportagen verwendet man im Englischen oft Present Progressive für Handlungen, die gerade passieren, und Present Perfect für Handlungen, die eben grade passiert sind und deren Auswirkungen noch sichtbar sind.

Interactive exercises

Datei:Hurricane structure graphic.jpg

BAHAMAS IS HIT BY HURRICANE ANTHONY

10 a.m. newscast

Put in the correct forms (all tenses, active and passive).

A hurricane is coming (come) to the Florida coast right now. It isn't moving (not/ move) very quickly (quick) so people have time to react.

The storm is being monitored (monitor) very carefully now by Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. If a hurricane comes nearer the population will be warned|'ll be warned(warn).

Winds is increasing (increase) in strength and the necessary precautions must be taken (must / take).

Many schools and shops have been closed (close) early by the authorities since the first alerts. Parents make sure that their children are safe at home. Food and emergency supplies are still being bought(still, buy) by some last-minute shoppers. Things like candles, flashlights and batteries have already been sold (already, sell) out quickly.

Many residents have already covered (already, cover) their windows with plywood before those who live very close to the ocean have been taken (take) to evacuation centers. The shelters fill up with people from all over the area. Blankets, bedding and food are provided (provide). On certain roads and bridges huge bottlenecks have been caused(cause) by the traffic. The evacuees don't feel very safe, however. Everybody is standing (stand) anxiously around the television, waiting for news.

A hurricane is coming (come) to the Florida coast right now. It isn't moving (not/ move) very quickly (quick) so people have time to react.

The storm is being monitored (monitor) very carefully now by Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. If a hurricane comes nearer the population will be warned|'ll be warned(warn).

Winds is increasing (increase) in strength and the necessary precautions must be taken (must / take).

Many schools and shops have been closed (close) early by the authorities since the first alerts. Parents make sure that their children are safe at home. Food and emergency supplies are still being bought(still, buy) by some last-minute shoppers. Things like candles, flashlights and batteries have already been sold (already, sell) out quickly.

Many residents have already covered (already, cover) their windows with plywood before those who live very close to the ocean have been taken (take) to evacuation centers. The shelters fill up with people from all over the area. Blankets, bedding and food are provided (provide). On certain roads and bridges huge bottlenecks have been caused(cause) by the traffic. The evacuees don't feel very safe, however. Everybody is standing (stand) anxiously around the television, waiting for news.

(6 p.m. newscast) live-report

Oh my god, the coast is being hit (hit) by the hurricane. All hell has broken (break) loose. Gigantic waves are crashing (crash) onto the beaches. Everything in its path is being attacked (attack) by the wind. Trees and branches are being blown (blow) to the ground, windows have already been broken (already, break), roofs are flying (fly) off houses. Any loose objects that haven't been secured yet (notyet, secure) , are nowbeing carried (now, carry) away by the wind.

Anybody foolish enough to go outdoors runs (run) the risk of injury of death from all the flying debris. Because of the violence of the storm, people don't feel secure even inside their homes. Some areas of the city experience power outages. The police don't patrol the streets. There's no need. Nobody goes out onto the streets in the middle of such a violent storm.

Oh my god, the coast is being hit (hit) by the hurricane. All hell has broken (break) loose. Gigantic waves are crashing (crash) onto the beaches. Everything in its path is being attacked (attack) by the wind. Trees and branches are being blown (blow) to the ground, windows have already been broken (already, break), roofs are flying (fly) off houses. Any loose objects that haven't been secured yet (notyet, secure) , are nowbeing carried (now, carry) away by the wind.

Anybody foolish enough to go outdoors runs (run) the risk of injury of death from all the flying debris. Because of the violence of the storm, people don't feel secure even inside their homes. Some areas of the city experience power outages. The police don't patrol the streets. There's no need. Nobody goes out onto the streets in the middle of such a violent storm.

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