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{{Aufgabe|As I have already mentioned his quiz was made for pupils of a Bavarian Realschule. Tests consist of tasks in a ''modified format''.
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.  


#Do the interactive exercises below to repeat the new vocabulary as well as the new task formats.}}
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.


== Interactive Exercises ==
{{Aufgabe|#Read the following text.
=== A year away ===
## Make nots what should be included in a letter of application.
Insert the words into the following text:
## Write a short text about your strenghts, skills and successes (about 80 words).
#Do the interactive exercises.
}}


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
== Content ==
I was looking through the ''help-wanted section'' of my local newspaper, and I came across an ''advertisement''  for an ''internship'' at a well-known company. I will certainly ''apply''.  My cousin works there, and I've been waiting for them to have a ''job opening''.
=== 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.
The company sent my cousin on an ''overseas assignment'' two years ago. His ''posting'' to the US lasted a year. During that time, he was ''recruited'' by another company there, but in the end he couldn't get a ''work permit'' so they weren't allowed to ''hire'' him.
* Open with a strong, declarative statement that informs your reader that you are excited to be applying for [the position] at [company].
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* 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>


=== KEYWORD transformation ===
=== main body ===
'''TASK'''
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.


Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the KEYWORD given.
Briefly summarize your strengths, qualifications, and experience.  


'''Do not change''' the KEYWORD.  You must use '''between two and five words''', including the word given.
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== Interactive exercises ==
=== Letter of Application 1 ===
Put in the missing words.
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Rosie was the successful designer of a new shoe.<span class="rechtsbuendig">SUCCESSFULLY</span><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie <em>successfully designed()</em> a new shoe.
</div>


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<table>
<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Anita gave her the advice to get more information. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ADVISED<br/>
<tr>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita <em>advised her to()</em> get more information.
<td width="48%">
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Dear Mr Smith


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
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.
<span style="font-weight:bold;">3.</span> Banks don't trust female entrepreneurs as much as their husbands. &nbsp;&nbsp;MORE<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banks trust husbands<em> more than()</em> female entrepreneurs.
</div>


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
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.
<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Rosie succeeded in getting a bank loan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MANAGED<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie <em>managed to get()</em> a bank loan.
</div>


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
I would be grateful if you <em>invited</em> me to a personal interview.
<span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> Wear comfortable shoes so that your feet won't hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IF<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>If you wear ()</em>high heels, your feet will hurt.
</div>


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
Yours <em>sincerely</em>,
<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> There weren't many other women in those kind of business.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NEARLY<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was <em>nearly the only woman()</em> in those kind of business.
</div>


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Jeff Bozo
<span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Rosie was the successful designer of a new shoe.<span class="rechtsbuendig">SUCCESSFULLY</span><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie <em>successfully designed()</em> a new shoe.


<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Anita gave her the advice to get more information. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ADVISED<br/>
PS: I enclose a <em>c.v.</em>, references, <em>certificates</em>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita <em>advised her to()</em> get more information.
</td>
<td>
Dear Sir or <em> Madam</em>,


<span style="font-weight:bold;">3.</span> Banks don't trust female entrepreneurs as much as their husbands. &nbsp;&nbsp;MORE<br/>
I <em> saw</em> your advertisement in Saturday's newspaper.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banks trust husbands<em> more than()</em> female entrepreneurs.


<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Rosie succeeded in getting a bank loan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MANAGED<br/>
I <em>studied</em> business correspondence, typing and other business subjects.<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie <em>managed to get()</em> a bank loan.


<span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> Wear comfortable shoes so that your feet won't hurt.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IF<br/>
I would be grateful if I <em>could come</em> to a personal interview.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>If you wear ()</em>high heels, your feet will hurt.


<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> There weren't many other women in those kind of business.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NEARLY<br/>
Yours <em>faithfully</em>,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was <em>nearly the only woman()</em> in those kind of business.
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=== Word Families ===
Jeff Bozo<br/>
Put in words from the same word family in the correct form to complete the text.


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
PS: I enclose a <em>resumé</em> (=my cv), references
{|
</td>
| ADVERTISING
</tr>
|This is an ''advertisement(longest word possible)''
</table>
|-
| SUCCEED
|Do you want to be rich and ''successful()''?
|-
| APPLY
|Send your''application()'' today.
|-
| QUALIFICATION
| You aren’t sure if you ''qualify()''?
|-
| EVER
| ''Everybody()'' can apply - even you!
|-
| REQUIREMENT
| No experience is ''required()''.
|-
| NECESSITY
| No experience is ''necessary()'' for the job, and training will be given.
|-
| LIVE
| This will be the opportunity of your ''life()''!
|}
</div>
</div>


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=== Letter of Application 2 ===
{|
Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Find words to fill in the gaps where necessary.
| ADVERTISING
|This is an ''advertisement(<span style="color:red;">also possible would have been the clipping advert or even ad</span>)''
|-
| SUCCEED
|Do you want to be rich and ''successful()''?
|-
| APPLY
|Send your''application()'' today.
|-
| QUALIFICATION
| You aren’t sure if you ''qualify()''?
|-
| EVER
| ''Everybody()'' can apply - even you! <span style="color:red;">You can also say "Everyone"</span>
|-
| REQUIREMENT
| No experience is ''required()''.
|-
| NECESSITY
| No experience is ''necessary()'' for the job, and training will be given.
|-
| LIVE
| This will be the opportunity of your ''life()''!
|}
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==== MICROSOFT ====
Complete the sentences.


Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a '''word of the same word family''' that fits in the space in the same line.


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<table>
Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
  <tr>
 
<td>BUSY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
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.
    <td>Washington State is not only home to the Miller’s but to one of the biggest <em> businesses ()</em> in the world.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>PROGRAMMING</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>In 1975 William Gates founded Microsoft, a company that makes <em> programs (American English spelling!)</em> for your computer. </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>SOFT</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Since then they have made <em> software ()</em></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>REASON</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>for <em> reasonable ()</em> prices which</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>EQUIP</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>belong to the <em> equipment ()</em> of every computer.</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td>SIMPLE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>In the future they want to <em>simplify ()</em> the programmes even more.</td>
  </tr> 
</table>
</div>


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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.
<table>
  <tr>
<td>BUSY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Washington State is not only home to the Miller’s but to one of the biggest <em> businesses ()</em> in the world.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>PROGRAMMING</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>In 1975 William Gates founded Microsoft, a company that makes <em> programs (American English spelling!)</em> for your computer. </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>SOFT</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Since then they have made <em> software ()</em></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>REASON</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>for <em> reasonable ()</em> prices which</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>EQUIP</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>belong to the <em> equipment ()</em> of every computer.</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td>SIMPLE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>In the future they want to <em>simplify ()</em> the programmes even more.</td>
  </tr> 
</table>
</popup>


==== Tata Motors ====
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.
Complete the sentences.


Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a '''word of the same word family''' that fits in the space in the same line.
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.


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
I would be pleased if I ''was invited(invite)'' to an interview.
<table>
  <tr>
    <td>PERCENT</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>The <em> percentage ()</em> of Indians owning a car is much lower than in Britain.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>BUSY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Therefore Ratan Tata, India’s most successful <em> businessman ()</em>, wanted to create </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ADVICE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>the perfect small car for India so he <em>advised ()</em> his managers to look out for </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>DESIGN</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>a creative <em>designer ()</em> who could work secretly on the project.  Only when people</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>DECIDE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>started to talk about the project he changed his <em>decision ()</em> and gave some interviews to the press.</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td>MARKET</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>But the <em> marketing ()</em> department didn’t get any photos of the new car </td>
  </tr> 
  <tr>
  <td>COMPETE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
  <td>so that no competitor (Mitbewerber, Konkurrent) could copy the design.</td></tr>
 
</table>


</div>
I am sending a copy of my CV and look ''forward to(???)'' hearing from you.


==== Linda gets her way ====
''Yours (???)'' sincerely
Put in words from the same word family in the correct form to complete the text.


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
Michael Jackson
{|
|DISCUSS
|Linda had some lively ''discussions()'' with her parents and her careers teacher
|-
|ENGINE
|about her future job. Linda's dad wanted her to study electrical ''engineering()'',
|-
|SUGGESTION
|her mum ''suggested()'' that Linda should become a reporter.
|-
|BANK
|Her careers officer advised her to do ''banking()''.
|-
|PRACTICE
|Linda said, 'I'm a ''practical()'' person and I love animals.' So she went to
|-
|INTERVIEWER
|Lincoln Veterinary Centre for a job ''interview()''.
|-
|REQUIRE
|She was glad to hear that no experience was ''required()'' for the job, and that training would be given. Linda got the job and was very happy.
|}
</div>
</div>


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{|
Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
|DISCUSS
 
|Linda had some lively ''discussions()'' with her parents and her careers teacher
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 ''[[Englisch/Grammatik/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 ''[[Englisch/Grammatik/Tenses/Past Perfect|had got(got)]]'' my GCSE exam  and luckily I was trained by an experienced operator.
|-
 
|ENGINE
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.
|about her future job. Cindy's dad wanted her to study electrical ''engineering()'',
 
|-
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.
|SUGGESTION
|her mum ''suggested()'' that Cindy should become a reporter.  
|-
|BANK
|Her careers officer advised her to do ''banking()''.  
|-
|PRACTICE
|Linda said, 'I'm a ''practical()'' person and I love animals.' So she went to  
|-
|INTERVIEWER
|Lincoln Veterinary Centre for a job ''interview()''.
|-
|REQUIRE
|She was glad to hear that no experience was ''required()'' for the job, and that training would be given. Cindy got the job and was very happy.
|}
</popup>


==== Being unemployed ====
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.
'''Word families'''


Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a '''word of the same word family''' that fits in the space in the same line.
I would be pleased if I ''[[Englisch/Grammatik/If-sentences|was invited(invite)]]'' to an interview ([[Englisch/Grammatik/Passive|by you!]])


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
I am sending a copy of my CV and look ''forward to(???)'' hearing from you.  
<table>
  <tr>
<td>EMPLOYER</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If you are out of work, you are <em> unemployed ()</em> .</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>QUALIFY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>It helps to have good <em> qualifications()</em> if you want to find a job.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>APPLY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Write an <em>application()</em> and send it to many companies.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>DESIGNER</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If it is well-<em> designed ()</em> they will invite you to a job interview.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td></td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>belong to the <em> equipment ()</em> of every computer.</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td>PROMOTE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If the bosses like you may even get a <em>promotion()</em>.</td>
  </tr> 
</table>
</div>


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''Yours (???)'' sincerely


<table>
Michael Jackson</popup>
  <tr>
<td>EMPLOYER</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If you are out of work, you are <em> unemployed ()</em> .</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>QUALIFY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>It helps to have good <em> qualifications()</em> if you want to find a job.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>APPLY</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>Write an <em>application()</em> and send it to many companies.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>DESIGNER</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If it is well-<em> designed ()</em> they will invite you to a job interview.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td></td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>belong to the <em> equipment ()</em> of every computer.</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td>PROMOTE</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td>If the bosses like you may even get a <em>promotion()</em>.</td>
  </tr> 
</table>
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=== Synonyms ===
=== useful tips for letter-writing ===
There are many different words and expressions. Match the expressions that go together:
{{Achtung|1=<span style="color:red; font-weight:bold;">Attention:</span> Some of these sentences are [[Englisch/Grammatik/Reported_Speech/Orders|orders and requests]]. }}


==== Type of documents ====
An old teacher advised me how to write formal letters. Report what he said.
<div class="memo-quiz">
{|
|-
| cv || chronological list of experience
|-
| letter of recommendation || reference
|-
| letter of application || cover letter
|-
| certificate || proof you passed an exam or a course
|-
| resume|| personal statement
|-
| bill || document of sale
|-
|receipt || document of payment
|}
</div>


==== What is it ====
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">


<div class="memo-quiz">
<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.
|-
| sabbatical || gap year
|-
| internship|| work experience
|-
| apprenticeship || time where you learn the skills needed for your job
|-
| unemployment || out of work
|-
| skills || abilities
|}
</div>


== Miscellaneous ==
<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.<br>
=== Using a dictionary ===
&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;
'''TASK'''


Some words have more than one meaning. Mark the meaning used in the text.
<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;


<div class="multiplechoice-quiz" lang="en">
<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.<br>
A customer of Bella Inc. complained that his order of 200 computers didn’t arrive in time. Mr Cooper told a secretary that she had to post the bill to the customer. If he paid the money, they would send the computers and a receipt.
&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>
<p>1. order(!n, arrangement, sequence)(!n, a command)(n, a request for some product or service)(!n, a group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns) </p>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He suggested <em>to write()</em> about the experience <em> I had had()</em>.
<p>2. post (!n, A long plank standing from the ground)(!n,  An appointed position in an organization or company)(!n, a method of sending mail)(v, to send)(!prep, after; especially after a significant event)</p>
<p>3. bill (!n, a written list or inventory)(!n, A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment)(!n, [US] A piece of paper money; a banknote)(n, notice of goods, services or work provided, an invoice)(!n, A paper, posted up or given away, to advertise)</p>
<p>4. receipt (!n, The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received)(n, a written acknowledgment that a sum of money has been paid)(!n, A recipe, instructions, prescription)</p>
</div>


=== Definitions ===
<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.<br>
What do the following words mean? Match the expressions (A-G) with their corresponding definitions.
&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


<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
<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>
<table>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that the most successful letter <em>was()</em> the one that contains all &hellip;
  <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">A </span>creative</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">1 </span>Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the (nearly) absolute exclusion of all others. </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">B </span>obsessed</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">2 </span>with zealous fervor; excited, motivated </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">C </span>optimistic</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">3 </span>Having the ability to make something, getting good ideas</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">D </span>aggressive</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">4 </span>Answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable </td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">E </span>enthusiastic</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">5 </span>accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect;</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
    <td><span class="fett">F </span>responsible</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
    <td><span class="fett">6 </span>unjustly attacking, strong and percussive in pursuit of goals or strategy</td>
  </tr> 
  <tr>
  <td><span class="fett">G </span>successful</td><td>&nbsp;</td>
  <td><span class="fett">7 </span>Expecting the best in all possible ways </td></tr>
</table>
<table class="wikitable">
  <tr>
    <td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td><td>G</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td><em><span class="fett">3</span></em></td>
    <td><em><span class="fett">1</span></em></td>
    <td><em><span class="fett">7</span></em></td>
    <td>6</td>
    <td><em><span class="fett">2</span></em></td>
    <td><em><span class="fett">4</span></em></td>
    <td><em><span class="fett">5</span></em></td>
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=== IOU ===
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[[File:IOU.jpg]] "I O U" means that someone has <em>lent</em> you money and you must pay this <em> credit </em> back.<br/>
If you <em>borrow</em> money from a friend you usually pay back the same amount but a bank also wants to have <em> interest</em>.<br/>
You can buy with cash which are <em>bills</em> and small change or you just give a <em>check</em>.
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[[File:IOU.jpg]] "I O U" means that someone has <em>lent</em> you money and you must pay this <em> credit </em> back.<br/>
<span style="font-weight:bold;">1.</span> Always put your name and address at the top of the letter.<br>
If you <em>borrow</em> money from a friend you usually pay back the same amount but a bank also wants to have <em> interest</em>.<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told  me always <em> to put my()</em> name and address at the top of the letter.
You can buy with cash which are <em>bills</em> and small change or you just give a <em>check</em>.
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=== Money words ===
<span style="font-weight:bold;">2.</span> Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.<br>
Click on the numbers and fill the correct money words in!
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He warned me <em>not to  send()</em> any copied letters but said that it <em> was()</em> a good idea ...
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<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>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He asked me whether <em>I couldn't()</em> ask a friend to check it...
<td>fare</td>
                    <td>The money you pay for a ticket.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>debt</td>
<td>The money you owe someone because he has lent it to you.</td>
</tr>
<tr>


<td>interest</td>
<span style="font-weight:bold;">4.</span> Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.<br>  
<td>If you borrow money you must pay it back with ...</td>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He advised me <em>not to forget()</em> to mention why <em>I thought I was()</em>right for the job.
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">5.</span> Write about the experience you’ve had.<br>
<td>loan</td>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He suggested <em>to write()</em> about the experience <em> I had had()</em>.
<td>when you get money from the bank, you get a ....</td>


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<span style="font-weight:bold;">6.</span> You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.<br>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that <em>I could()</em> also mention <em>my()</em> hobbies if they had anthing to do ....
<td>salary</td>
 
<td>If you work you get a ... every month.</td>
<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>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He told me that the most successful letter <em>was()</em> the one that contains all ...
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<td>capital</td>
<td>If you start a company you must raise ...</td>
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{{Applying for a job}}
{{Applying for a job}}
== References ==
<references/>
[[Kategorie:Business English]]

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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.

Also called the cover letter, it should follow the rules of 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.

Aufgabe
  1. Read the following text.
    1. Make nots what should be included in a letter of application.
    2. Write a short text about your strenghts, skills and successes (about 80 words).
  2. Do the interactive exercises.

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!

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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

Letter of Application 1

Put in the missing words.

Dear Mr Smith

I refer to your advertisement in Saturday's newspaper. As I see better opportunities offered in a large company like yours I wish to apply for the post as secretary.

I am familiar with export matters and speak German fluently. Therefore I am able to handle correspondence and take phone calls from abroad.

I would be grateful if you invited me to a personal interview.

Yours sincerely,

Jeff Bozo

PS: I enclose a c.v., references, certificates

Dear Sir or Madam,

I saw your advertisement in Saturday's newspaper.

I studied business correspondence, typing and other business subjects.

I would be grateful if I could come to a personal interview.

Yours faithfully,

Jeff Bozo

PS: I enclose a resumé (=my cv), references

Letter of Application 2

Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Find words to fill in the gaps where necessary.


Dear Mr Brown 27 May 2018

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.

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 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

<popup name="Lösung"> Dear Mr Brown 27 May 2018

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 Mchester 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.

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 was invited(invite) to an interview (by you!)

I am sending a copy of my CV and look forward to(???) hearing from you.

Yours (???) sincerely

Michael Jackson</popup>


useful tips for letter-writing

Achtung
Attention: Some of these sentences are orders and requests.


An old teacher advised me how to write formal letters. Report what he said.

1. Always put your name and address at the top of the letter.
   He told me always to put my() name and address at the top of the letter.

2. Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.
   He warned me not to send() any copied letters but said that it was() a good idea to …

3. Can't you ask a friend or teacher to check it for any mistakes in spelling or grammar?
   He asked me whether I couldn't() ask a friend to check it …

4. Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.
   He advised me not to forget() to mention why I thought I was()right for the job.

5. Write about the experience you’ve had.
   He suggested to write() about the experience I had had().

6. You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.
   He told me that I could() also mention my() hobbies if they had anthing to do with the job

7. The most successful letter is one that contains all the necessary information and is short at the same time.
   He told me that the most successful letter was() the one that contains all …

<popup name="Lösung"> 1. Always put your name and address at the top of the letter.
   He told me always to put my() name and address at the top of the letter.

2. Do not send any photocopied letters. It’s a good idea to write individually.
   He warned me not to send() any copied letters but said that it was() a good idea ...

3. Can't you ask a friend or teacher to check it for any mistakes in spelling or grammar?
   He asked me whether I couldn't() ask a friend to check it...

4. Don’t forget to mention why you think you are right for the job.
   He advised me not to forget() to mention why I thought I was()right for the job.

5. Write about the experience you’ve had.
   He suggested to write() about the experience I had had().

6. You can also mention your hobbies if they have anything to do with the job.
   He told me that I could() also mention my() hobbies if they had anthing to do ....

7. The most successful letter is one that contains all the necessary information and is short at the same time.
   He told me that the most successful letter was() the one that contains all ... </popup>


Applying for a job

  1. Choosing a Career
  2. Letter of Application
  3. CV and Statement
  4. Job Interview
  5. Quiz


References

  1. ↑ Wikihow: How to Write a Letter of Application for a Job
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