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1.4 Preparing a CV and covering letter

Useful language
Phrases used in a covering letter Expressions used in a covering letter
different fields As you can see from my CV …
overseas I am confident of being able to …
retail I am writing to apply for …
role I believe that I have the qualities needed …
several I note from the job advert …
to get on well with I would like to have the chance to …
to require
Everyday conversation expressions
Describing personal qualities I get on well with my colleagues.
conscientious I’m sure they’ll be impressed.
discreet That’s a relief.
energetic transferable skills
flexible working knowledge (of a language)
loyal You’re fluent in Hindi, aren’t you?
motivated
outgoing
punctual

Grammar
Complex adjectives
Adjectives of more than one word are called complex adjectives:
fast-moving people-orientated
hard-working self-confident
high-quality single-minded
law-abiding well organised

Check my progress
Are these statements true for you? If not, go back and do some activities
from the unit again.
Yes No
I can identify the features of a CV along with specific details.  
I can identify and use expressions commonly used in covering letters.  
I can describe personal qualities useful for work.  

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