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e Read the following final paragraphs. What do you think is good or badabout them?1 My experience and other technical skills are too extensive to belisted here. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you todiscuss my credentials at your earliest convenience.I look forward to hearing from you.I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how I mightcontribute to your company in fulfilling its present goals. I will beavailable for appointment from 1st July.Thank you in advance for your consideration..... .... ..g .... .... .^. .i. . ^ ^ ■.% t o , , „ v . .... .... ... .... j ^ 'M ... i:- !»- ... .15.f ^3 A Listen to recruitment consultants, Grace and Oliver, discussing theextracts in Exercise 5e. What advice do they give? Do you agree with theircomments?g Think of a specific job you would like to apply for. W rite your own closingparagraph using the phrases in the box and ideas from this section.I look forward to hearing from you.I would welcome/appreciate the opportunity to ...Please do not hesitate to contact me.should you have/require ...Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.Using appropriate languageWhether applying online or sending your cover letter through the post, it isimportant to write using appropriate language. Although informal languagemay sometimes be acceptable in cover letters, more formal alternatives willcreate a more professional impression.6 a Complete the following table using the words in the box.about additional contact employer employment ensure givelooking more receive request require show talk about tell wantInformalFormalget —► 1 y e c e iv eextra —► 2 -------3 _______ —► would likeneed —► 4 -----5 _______ —► discussget in touch with —► 6 ------7 _______ —► concerning/regardingmake sure —► 8 -------9_______ —► provide somebody with10 _______ —► informboss —► 11-------12 _______ —► further/greater13 _______ —► searchingask for —► 14-------work/job —► 15-------16________ —► demonstrateUnit 3 Effective cover letters 43
b Complete the following sentences using the formal words in Exercise 6a. Insentences 4 and 5, why is should used instead of if?1 I am writing in response to our telephone conversation on 9th MayveggiwAing the secretarial vacancy.2 I have recently graduated with a Master’s degree in computing and amcurrently___________for suitable__________ in the electronics field.3 I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you, where I could--------- myskills, capabilities and professional experience in --------- detail.4 I would be happy to __________ you___________ further references should yourequire them.5 Should you__________ an y___________information my application,please do not hesitate to __________ me.CRewrite the underlined sections of the following sentences using moreappropriate formal language. Try to use the word in brackets.1 I am writing about your ad for a Business Development Manager in TheEconomist, (response] in yesponse Fo your gn^vev-Hsewenf---------------2 I am writing to ask if you’ve got any vacancies at the moment in your humanresources department, (currently]-------------------------------------3 I am writing to apply for the financial administrator job, (position]__________4 As you will see from my CV, my experience and qualifications are what you’relooking for, (requirements]-------------------------------------------5 The manager of your Milan Branch told me to get in touch with you aboutthe opening for a media consultant, (recommended]________________________6 Here's a copy of my CV, and I look forward to an opportunity to demonstratehow my professional experience and skills would benefit Star Electronics,(attach]-----------------------------------------------------------7 If vou need anv more info about my application, please do not hesitate tocontact me. (should)________________________________________________________8 Thanks for your time and consideration, (would)------------------------d The following extract from a cover letter is too informal. Rewrite theextract using appropriate formal language.Dear Sarah,I saw your advert for a job as a secretary on the Internet last week. I want to applyfor the job.I’ve been working as a secretary at Gordon’s Financial Services in Barcelona forthe last three years, but I’m looking for a new job in Milan because my husbandhas just got a new job with his company in Milan.I’ve heard a lot about your company. I think it’s one of the biggest financialservice companies in Milan. I’ve worked for years in this area (over six years) andthink that this has given me the experience that your company needs.If you want to meet to talk about how my skills and experience can benefit yourcompany in the future, 1would be happy to come in and meet you.Kind regards, Jane44 Unit 3 Effective cover letters
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