Applying for a job/Letter of Application und Datei:Gedaechtnis.svg: Unterschied zwischen den Seiten

Aus ZUM-Unterrichten
< Applying for a job(Unterschied zwischen Seiten)
K (1 Version importiert)
 
(eigene Arbeit)
 
Zeile 1: Zeile 1:
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.
eigene Arbeit
 
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.
 
{{Aufgabe|#Read the following text.
## Make nots 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.
}}
 
== 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 ==
=== Letter of Application 1 ===
Put in the missing words.
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
 
<table>
<tr>
<td width="48%">
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.
 
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>
</td>
<td>
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>,
 
Jeff Bozo<br/>
 
PS: I enclose a <em>resumé</em> (=my cv), references
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
 
=== Letter of Application 2 ===
Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Find words to fill in the gaps where necessary.
 
 
<div class="lueckentext-quiz" lang="en">
Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
 
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
</div>
 
<popup name="Lösung">
Dear Mr Brown <span style="float:right">27 May 2018</span>
 
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.
 
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</popup>
 
 
 
=== 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>
&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
 
<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 &hellip;
</div>
 
<popup name="Lösung">
<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 ...
 
<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 ...
</popup>
 
 
 
{{Applying for a job}}
 
== References ==
<references/>
 
[[Kategorie:Business English]]

Aktuelle Version vom 27. März 2018, 03:42 Uhr

eigene Arbeit