UNIT 3: WRITING A LETTER OF APPLICATION

Exercise 1. Answer this questions

1) What impression do you try to give in an application letter?

I try to be seen as someone responsible, sociable, who can work as a team,

who fulfills his duties and all the skills that I possess.

2) Should an application letter be handwritten, typed, or laser-printed?

I find it correct that this application is presented with laser printed, its quality
and presentation at a glance are better. In turn, the order in which it is
reflected speaks volumes about the person presenting it, and the computer
facilitates writing and its correction.

3) Do you always tell the absolute truth in application letters?

Yes, the application letters must always tell the truth, demonstrating my
abilities and skills.

Exercise 2. Read the following extracts from two letters about the advertisement for
administrative clerk. Fill in each blank with a word from the following list:

as audio available consider enclose

inquiries favourably for form further
in opportunity position take to
with
A. Dear Sir or Madam, In reference (1) to your advertisement in today's 'Morning
News', I am interested (2) in applying for the (3) position of administrative clerk
with your company. Could you please send me (4) further details and an
application (5) form.
B. Dear Sir, I would like to apply (6) for the position of administrative clerk with
your company. I (7) enclose my application form. I am presently working (8) with a
secretary in the accounts office at TW Industries. My responsibilities include (9)
inquiries and copy typing and dealing (10) as correspondence and telephone (11)
audio. Twice a week I have been going to evening classes in bookkeeping and I
intend to (12) take an examination in three month. I am applying for the position
because I would like an (13) opportunity to make more use of my training. I would
be (14) available for an interview at any time. I hope that you will (15) consider my
application (16) favourably.
Exercise 3. Look at this job ad: what would be its attractions - what might be its
drawbacks? Based on the information from Exercise 2 write a letter of application
to ACME Atlantic.
Work in Bermuda!
ACME Atlantic are a well-known and respected trading company. We handle
imports directly from manufacturers in 35 different countries, often to our own
specifications, and currently export to 46 different countries worldwide.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to work in our office in Bermuda on
temporary 3- 6- and 9-month contracts. Applicants must be able to speak and write
at least one foreign language fluently and can be nationals of any country.
Experience in import/export will be an advantage, but as special training will be
available this is not essential. The main requirements are a willingness to work as
a member of a team, to cope with pressure, to use the telephone in a foreign
language and in English and to be prepared occasionally to work long hours when
necessary.
 Job Application Letter

Colombia, Barrancabermeja
March 26, 2020

Mr
Charles Fox
ACME Atlantic Ltd
45 Pentonville Road, London EC2 4AC

Cordial Greetings,

I would like to apply for the position in the finance area, taking into account that I
saw the advertisement published about this vacancy and I was interested in being
part of your great company, for this reason, I allow myself to send my application.
I recently finished my degree in International Business Administration at the
Instituto Universitario de la Paz, the emphasis of the university was logistics and
my elective was finance. I have different skills in various areas, finance, foreign
trade and logistics. I am interested in analyzing projects, evaluating them and
learning about new consumer trends, including renewable energies. I have
qualities like responsibility and respect, teamwork is made easier because I
interact with different thoughts and ideas flow more. I have a diploma on supply
chain and I am willing to offer my knowledge about it.
I have a high level of English and Spanish is my mother tongue, I understand a
little Korean and plan to learn more about this and other languages.
My goal is to be part of their excellent team, to demonstrate my attitudes and skills
that can be useful to the company, I will commit to doing my job with excellence. I
will be attentive and available for any interview that may be arranged.

Thank you very much for your attention. Sincerely

SANDY ORTIZ
Sandy Johana Ortiz Velasco
International Business Administrator