Letter of Application, Resume

A. Letter of Application

Sometime you may have to write a letter of application. It may be in response

to a help –wanted ad, or it may simply be part of your own job hunting
efforts. The type of application letter you write will depend upon the
situation. If you are seeking a job that has many applicants, you must write an
especially effective letter.

The letter of application usually has a resume with it. The letter should
contain three parts :
1. A statement of interest in a specific position. (wish / would like to
apply for job)
2. A brief statement of your abilities for this position, including :
a) age / present job / experience
b) education / qualifications.
3. Information on how and where you can be reached.
4. Reasons for applying / reasons for leaving a job
Remember :
o Try to obtain a name of a person. Write your letter of application to
that person.
o Your letter should be typewritten and neat.
Exercise 1: Alison has written a letter of application , but she hasn’t sent it

Copy and complete the letter. Use the words from the list.
Been, would, have, am , had, was, in on, at, with, from, to, since

Dear Mr Plumpton

I(1) . . . . . . like (2) . . . .. . . apply for your post of junior

secretary. This post (3) . . . . . . advertised(4) . . . . . the Daily
Press(5) . . . . . . . April 1st.

I am nineteen years old. At the moment, I (6) . . . . . . .

working as a secretary with Travel Services. I (7) . . . . . . . . .
 .. been(8) . . . . . . . . . this company(9) . . . .. 2015.

For the last six month, I have(10) .. … . .. . . on a business

course(11) . . . . .. . Central College. I now have my
Certificate in Business Studies.

I have typing speed of 60 words per minute and a shorthand

speed of 100 words per minute. I have also (12) . . . . . .
some experience with word-processors.
I enclose a full CV, and I look forward to hearing (13 ) . . . . .
. ... you.

Yours sincerely

Alison Wells (Miss)

2. Write
John Green is looking at advertisements for
job as well. He is very interested in this job.
It was advertised in the Daily Record on 14th October 2020.
Here is his CV.
CURRICULUM VITAE
name : John Green
age : 27

2012 : Left school

2012-2014 : Diploma in Travel and Tourism
2014-2017 : Travel representative in Spain
2017-2018 : Higher Diploma in Business Studies
2018-2020 : Sales Executive with Travel Service
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
SALES EXECUTIVES
 Would you like to :
 train for a new job?
 work in computers?
 work for a top company?
 enjoy a stimulating career?
 negotiate with your own client?
 travel world-wide?
We are UK-based company. We need dynamic young executives.
Send your CV and a handwritten letter to:
Roy Nash
Write the body of his letter of application
for the job.
Organise your letter as follows.
PARA 1 : Would like to apply for job.
PARA 2: Age.
Present job/experience.
PARA 3: Would like to train in computers.
PARA 4: Enclose CV . . .

B. Resume (curriculum vitae)

The resume is a formal summary of your background written is clear and
precise format.
Resumes generally contain the following information :
1. Personal : Name, address, age, marital status, and so forth
2. Academic : Information about schooling, from high school through
graduate and postgraduate work.

3. Employment : Jobs you have held, either part time or full time.

Format for resumes :

A resume is a summary of your life in outline form. You will choose the
headings and then list the subheadings. The organization of the resume will
depend on the material you select and the purpose of the resume.

Samples of Student Resumes

 Tanasak Wahawisan
905 W. Laurel, Apt. 301
Houston, Tx. 77079

EDUACATION: 5/74 – 3/76 Suankularb High School, Bangkok, ThaiLand

5/76 – 9/79 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Thailand.
Degree: B.A. Major – International Relations
Minor – Business Administration
EXPERIENCE: 8/72 – 11/79 Self-Defense Training Course – Judo – Brown
Belt Certificate.
3/74 – 5/75 Student Representative – member in the student
parliament.
5/75 – 3/76 Student Representative – member in the student
parliament.
7/76 – 8/79 Research Assistant – working in Southeast Asian
Relationship Research, Department of
International Relations, Faculty of Political
Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok,
Thailand.
5/76 – 3/77 Social Work – working in the social Helping Association
for Orphans, Bangkok, Thailand.
6/76 – 3/77 Freshman Head Boy. Faculty of Political Science,
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
8/76 – 3/79 University Athlete – member on University sport team:
rugby – football, volley ball, fencing, and
shooting. Certificate for Excellent Rugby Football
Player, 1978
5/79 – 9/79 Teaching Volunteer – teaching the young children in the
slums, Bangkok Thailand
PERSONAL: Born: 6/23/58 Nan, Thailand
Appearance: Height: 5’11’’ Weight: 175 lbs
Health: Excellent, no physical limitation
Mohammad Saeed Birth: March 21, 1952
1220 E. Stuart St. #26 Marital Status: Single
St. Louis, Mo. 63124 Nationality: Iranian
Telephone: (313)493-5266

EDUCATION
1975 B. S. Economics, Tehran University, Iran
1976 Certificate, Industrial Management, Manchester University, England

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
For the past five years, I have been involved in the pipe-making indistry: gas, water, and waste
disposal pipelines. The companies for which I have worked have supplied equipment, chemicals,
and pipes for irrigation and sewage purification. I have both the necessary education in industry
management and practical experience to carry out sucessful projects. I have specialized in setting
up a company, marketing research, managing the staff, economic analysis, and negotiations in all
phases. The following lists the more significant industrial and service transactions that illustrate my
experience:
1975 – 1978 Managing Director of A & S Overseas Development Company, which
manufactures a variety of pipes and waste disposal equipment. Hale,
Altrincham Sheshire, England
1977 – present Managing Director of Haji – Firouz Public Company, which supplies drinking
water and mineral water, and produces irrigation pipes. Zardoust Avenue 4th
St. #4, Tehran, Iran
1973 – 1978 Chairman and Marketing Director of Amir-Akram Insurance Agency
Company. Pasargad Building, Mosadegh Avenue, Tehran, Iran

GOALS
I am interested in management and motivation to achieve high productivity regardless of the age of
the organization. I enjoy the study of human behavior and relationships and am interesred in
accurate decision-making techniques.

HOBBIES
I have valuable experience in horse breeding and horse jumping, and I also a pilot and parachutist. I
have done military service for two years in the air force.
 CHEN, CHIN – PIN
Palmer House, Apt. 3
Ames, lowa 50010

EDUCATION
9/71 – 6/75 Tamkang College of Arts and Sciences
Taiwan, R. O. C.
B.E., Hydraulic Engineering Degree
1/80 – present lowa State University
Ames, lowa 50010
Major: Civil Engineering (M.S.)

MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATION
9/79 – 11/79 FORTRAN Programming Cource – phase II
National Taiwan University
Taiwan, R.O.C.; Degree: programmer
EMPLOYMENT
4/79 – 12/79 Moh and Associate Consulting Engineers
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Position: Assistant Engineer

MILITARY SERVICE
7/75 – 3/79 Army Corps of Engineers
Position: Engineer, Second Lieutenant

PERSONAL
Born: 6/16/53, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Appearance: Height: 5’10’’ Weight: 145 lbs.
Health: Excellent, no physical limitations
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Photography, badminton, swimming, table tennis
Mohammad Saeed Birth: March 21, 1952
1220 E. Stuart St. #26 Marital Status: Single
St. Louis, Mo. 63124 Nationality: Iranian
Telephone: (313)493-5266

EDUCATION
1975 B. S. Economics, Tehran University, Iran
1976 Certificate, Industrial Management, Manchester University,
England

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
For the past five years, I have been involved in the pipe-making indistry: gas, water,
and waste disposal pipelines. The companies for which I have worked have supplied
equipment, chemicals, and pipes for irrigation and sewage purification. I have both
the necessary education in industry management and practical experience to carry
out sucessful projects. I have specialized in setting up a company, marketing
research, managing the staff, economic analysis, and negotiations in all phases. The
following lists the more significant industrial and service transactions that illustrate
my experience:
1975 – 1978 Managing Director of A & S Overseas Development Company,
which manufactures a variety of pipes and waste disposal
equipment. Hale, Altrincham Sheshire, England
1977 – present Managing Director of Haji – Firouz Public Company, which
supplies drinking water and mineral water, and produces
irrigation pipes. Zardoust Avenue 4th St. #4, Tehran, Iran
1973 – 1978 Chairman and Marketing Director of Amir-Akram Insurance
Agency Company. Pasargad Building, Mosadegh Avenue,
Tehran, Iran

GOALS
I am interested in management and motivation to achieve high productivity
regardless of the age of the organization. I enjoy the study of human behavior and
relationships and am interested in accurate decision-making techniques.

HOBBIES
I have valuable experience in horse breeding and horse jumping, and I also a pilot
and parachutist. I have done military service for two years in the air force.
C. Covering letter
I. Complete the covering letter by choosing the correct verb.

Ms. M Wilson
JBD Bank
56 Cheapside
LONDON EC4Y 2 WD
23 June 20_

Dear Ms Wilson

I write/ am writing(1) to apply for the job of customer advisor, as advertised on your
website on your website on 13 June (reference WRF/ 236).
I am / am being (2) numerate, I have / am having (3) good personal skills, and I am
very interested in banking. I like / am liking(4) contact with customers and I am good
at communicating with people.
As you can see from my CV, I studied economics at school and I now study / am
now studying(5) for a diploma in business studies. I think / am thinking(6) this gives
me a good background for the job.
I currently work/ am currently working(7) part –time in a bookshop, so I have / am
having (8) experience of dealing with customers and handling money. Every day I
prepare / am preparing(9) the cash balance when we close the shop. Presently, during
the holiday period, I also help / am also helping(10) my uncle with his accounts on
the computer.
I would be very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss this application further.
You can contact me by email at:jsmith@meganet.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely

James Smith
 II. Complete the letter of application with one of these verbs in the
correct form ( Present simple or present continuous)
Advertise be good believe give have learn like
speak study work

Dear Ms Balcome
Re: 782/267 Graduate Trainee Scheme (Auditing)

I would like to apply for a place on the graduate trainee scheme for
auditing which you are (1) . . . . . . . . . . this week on
www.gradujob.co.uk.
As you will see from the enclosed CV, I (2) . . . . . . . . mathematics
and finance at City University and will graduate this summer. I (3) . . . . . .. . .
that I know now have excellent numerical and analytical skills through
studying these subjects. Also, I (4) . .. . . . . . . . . . French fluently, and I (5) ..
. . . . . . . . Spanish at my university’s language centre.
I feel I have a lot of skills needed for a career in auditing. I
(6) . . . . . . .. . . . working independently and I(7) . . . . . . . . .. at focusing on
detail. Currently I (8) . . . . . . . . .. for a local charity and I am also a student
representative at my university. Because of this, I (9) . . . . . . … . . a lot of
experience in working with with people and I regularly (10) . . . .. . . . . .
presentations to large audiences.
Thank you very much for your time. I am available to come for an
interview after my course ends on 30th June and hope to have the opportunity
to talk to you in person about this application.
Yours sincerely

Kim Walters