1 Read the covering letter again and find the formal words/phrases that correspond to the more Informal ones given below. 11. now (paragraph 2. Is ight for (paragraph 3. got (paragraph 2) 4. well (paragraph 2) 5, about (paragraph 3) 6. responsibilities/duties (paragraph 3) 2. way of dealing with (paragraph 3) E Imagine that you have seen the following advertisement and have ‘decided to apply for the job. Write ‘your covering letter (140-190 words) Use the plan and TIP. eee City Law are hiring Responsibilities will include: * greeting clients + booking and managing meeting rooms * maintaining the reception ‘and answering telephone calls Ideal candidates wil: ‘have outstanding communication skils + be extremely well-organised + be fluent in two oF more languages + be smartiy-dressed and have a professional attitude ‘A covering letter GREETING Use a formal greeting. Dear Siritadam. Dear iirs/is/Ms + ast name, + bear Sirs, OPENING PARAGRAPH Use set phrases to state the position you are applying for and say winere/wtien you saw the job advertised {am interested in appiing torte job ot {ram wetting to apply tor the position of. as advertised info. «1m writing wien regard to /in connection with your advertisement infonfabout slam interested in working 2s. {saw your advertisement infor. MAIN PART 23 paragraphs) Deseribe the following i they ae relevant tothe job advertised. Ince only important information, as the detalls are in your CV 1 State your qualifications and any experience. 1State your present/previous job. “State any interests/nobbies. “Explain why you think you are sultable forthe ob. Use phrases like: shave ben working fran. “am currenthfpresently working/earing ‘Atpresent lam. {have previous experience working fort. lam fluent in /able to / familar with. / experienced in ‘Tocauired valuable sil, sucha Tasimy CV shows.7 AS you can see from my curriculum vitae 1 Some of my intrest inlude. Teonsider mysel to be {i beteve am stable or this jobypostion becouse. “ate these quoltesquoliteations make me anieal candidat or the ob Hoeiove tat | ave the necessary avaies and skis to successfully meet the demands of the position. | soma responsible/ardsworking- person ‘CLOSING PARAGRAPH | Use set phrases lik *Tlook forward to your response “nope you wil consider my Cv | “hope my application wil be taken into consideration. | Tinave attached my CV for your consieration. | «ham avatale fr an interview at your convenience | | | 1 Please contact me if you have any questions regarding my CV. SIGNING OFF Use a formal signature ending and print your full name underneath. + Yours faithfully when you do not know the name ofthe person you are waiting to) | «+ Yours sincerely, (when you know the name of the person you are | writing to) Cee ene Tes eee ey eee era enema ete nee eee Pern eee nite es ene + write ina confident manner, describing your positive qualities. Do not Poco do not include unnecessary detail/information.