Letter of Application FCE - CAE - CPE

Letter of Application FCE - CAE - CPE
- formal in style 
- outline your suitability for a particular position
- describe your character and strengths
- explanation and justification
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Letter of Application FCE - CAE - CPE
- formal in style 
- outline your suitability for a particular position
- describe your character and strengths
- explanation and justification

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Sample task

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Structure of a letter of application

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 Salutation

If you know the name, use it:
Dear Mr Black   
Dear Ms Brown
If you don't know the name: 
Dear Sir or Madam
Dear Hiring Manager
Dear Search Committee
Dear Human Resources Manager





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1. The Introductory Paragraph
Begin by stating the job for which you are applying. 


I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager advertised in the ‘News Shopper’ of 14 February 2002.

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 The next paragraphs (the body)
In the following paragraphs, explain 

- why you are interested in the job 
- why you make an excellent candidate for the position 
- mention specific qualifications listed in the job posting 
- explain how you meet those qualifications.

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2. Introduce yourself
Briefly mention how your skills and experience match the company and/or position; this will give the employer a preview of the rest of your letter.
I am an ambitious and creative 25-year-old who has worked in the retail industry for a total of ten years, first as a sales assistant in a department store and for the last three years as a Section Head and Deputy Manager at Jones the Bootmaker.

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3. Abilities and skills
You might then go on to mention the particular abilities and skills that you have:

I believe I have all the skills, knowledge and expertise that you are looking for. I have lots of retail initiative, can schedule and prioritise tasks and can work to strict deadlines. I also work particularly well with people and would enjoy leading the team and working with clients and customers.

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4. Your interest in this job
Say why you are particularly interested in this job:
  

I am applying for this position as I am looking to progress from junior to senior management. I have always been interested in the latest fashion trends and developments and I believe your organisation is a well-run quality fashion business. I would very much like to work for your company.

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5. Closing paragraph
Conclude your letter of application by thanking the employer for considering you for the position and stating that you would like to interview.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be able to invite me for an interview.


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Sample letter
Dear Sir Madam,
Following your recent advertisement in The Traveller, I would like to apply for the position of hotel receptionist.

At present I am completing my second year at Poznań University, where I have been studying Spanish. I would now like to spend some time developing my confidence in spoken Spanish. As well as Polish and Spanish, I also speak fluent English. 

I  obtained the diploma you  require three years ago and I have worked in hotels on a number of occasions.  In addition  I possess  the energy and good communication skills which you are looking for.

I would be grateful if you could send me further details of the job, including the salary. I enclose my CV and I  look forward to hearing from you  in the near future. I have only three weeks remaining of my university year. After that time, I will be  available if  I am required to come for an interview.
Yours faithfully,
Magda Koblewska

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Useful phrases: opening
I’m writing to apply for the post/position of…..as advertised in……..

I’m writing with reference to...
I’m writing in response to your advertisement which I saw….
I’m writing in connection with your advertisement ...

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Useful phrases: Experience
I gained some experience while …
I am currently working as …

I have been working for … for the last four years.
I worked part-time for three years as …

At the moment| am employed by …

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Useful phrases: Qualifications
My qualifications include …
I have a diploma in …
I graduated from Barcelona University last year with a degree in …
Please find attached my CV
As you can see from the attached CV …

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Useful phrases: Personal Qualities
I see myself systematic, meticulous in my approach to work…..
I have a clear insight of………
I tackle a problem…..
My native language is…, but I can also speak… ...
I have an excellent command of… ...
I have a working knowledge of… ...
I have … ...
I am an experienced user of… ...
I believe I possess the right combination of...and… . ...
Excellent communication skills. ...

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Useful sources
https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-a-letter-of-application-fce-cae-cpe/#letter-of-application-definition 

https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/writing/makeover/index.htm


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Over to you
Coursebook:
Unit 8 Writing focus page 88

Writing reference pages 169

MyEnglishLab Unit 8 Writing


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