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The perfectly composed resume will fail to impress an HR professional unless it underscores the skills and experience your prospective employer needs. To determine what the company is looking for, you must learn how to search for the clues in the job posting. Then, you can tailor your resume and cover letter.
To test your job post comprehension read the following advertisements and answer the questions below:
- Needed: Full-time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street.
- Are you looking for a part-time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.
- Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers ? Would you like a full-time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 565-987-7832.
- Teacher Needed: Tommy's Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy's Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.
- Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part-time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's information. For more information contact us by calling 897-980-7654.
- University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.
Comprehension Questions
Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person.
- Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part-time position. She would like to work with people and enjoys public relation work. The best job for Jane is _____
- Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position. The best job for Jack is _____
- Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part-time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings. The best job for Margaret is _____
- Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full-time position. The best job for Alice is _____
- Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full-time position. The best job for Peter is ____
- Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young children. The best job for Vincent is _____
Once you've found the best job for each person, check your answers below.
Which position is best for these people?
- Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part-time position. She would like to work with people and enjoys public relation work. The best job for Jane is 5
- Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position. The best job for Jack is 6
- Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part-time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings. The best job for Margaret is 2
- Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full-time position. The best job for Alice is 1
- Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full-time position. The best job for Peter is 3
- Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young children. The best job for Vincent is 4
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Reading an Application Letter
Before writing your application letter, you should read an effective sample. In this lesson, you'll first read a sample announcement. Then you'll read one applicant's response. As you read the sample application letter, consider how the writer put ideas together and how you might use some of the strategies in your own writing.
Reading an Announcement
Read a sample announcement..
Read the following announcement about a summer camp. The writer of the sample letter that follows it responds to the opportunity presented in the announcement.
Sample Announcement
An application letter follows the structure of a traditional business letter. It includes six main parts:
- The heading: the writer's complete address, plus the date the letter was written">heading identifies the writer's return address and date of writing.
- The inside address: the name, title, and address of the person or organization you are writing to">inside address gives the reader's name and mailing address.
- The salutation: the greeting followed by a colon">salutation is the greeting given to the reader.
- The body: the main part of the letter">body is the main part of the letter. It contains three parts: (1) the opening part states why you are writing, (2) the middle part gives readers the details they need, and (3) the closing part focuses on what should happen next.
- The closing: a word or phrase that ends the letter politely">closing is a polite word or phrase to end the message.
- The signature: the writer's handwritten and typed name; makes the letter official">signature includes a handwritten signature followed by the typed name.
In the sample letter that follows, the writer expresses his interest in a summer camp that is described in the announcement. Note the six parts.
Sample Application Letter
23100 Altoona Street Apartment #415 Houston, TX 77001 March 14, 2017
Ms. Benita Mendez-Curry New Adventures Wilderness Camp 1500 Highway 2900, Suite B Austin, TX 78745
Dear Ms. Mendez-Curry:
I would like to apply for a place at the New Adventures Wilderness Camp this summer. I read in your brochure that your camp is for city kids from Texas who would like to learn about nature.
I meet the requirements for your camp. I am in the eighth grade at Memorial Middle School. I have lived in Houston all my life with my mother and three sisters. I love the city, but I have never spent time in the country. I also am doing well in school. My favorite subject is science. I won third place in the science fair at our school this winter.
I think that summer camp would really be a great experience for me. I think my interest in science would help me. I know that I would learn a lot and make new friends.
Please consider me for your camp. Thank you for reading this letter. I hope to hear from you soon.
Micah Jones
Respond to the application letter.
Answer these questions about the letter. Make a copy of this Google doc or download a Word template .
The writer is Micah Jones. The receiver is Ms. Benita Mendez-Curry.
The writer wants to go to summer camp to learn more about nature.
He explains that he is a city kid who has never spent time in the country. He is interested in science. He won third place in a science fair and gets good grades.
(Answers will vary.) Yes, I would consider the writer for the camp. He meets the qualifications and sounds very interested.
Polite and serious
(Answers will vary.) I would like to apply for a place at the New Adventures Wilderness Camp this summer. Please consider me for your camp. Thank you for reading this letter.
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Applying for a job.
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An invitation to a job interview
Read an email invitation to a job interview to practise and improve your reading skills.
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation
To: Grace Yang Date: 6 September Subject: Invitation to job interview
Dear Grace,
Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager.
We would like to invite you for an interview at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September at our offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London.
You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for about 45 minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the position and learn more about our company.
Please bring your CV and references to the interview. You will also need to show a form of ID at reception to receive a visitor's pass. Please ask for me as soon as you arrive.
If you have any questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or email me by 12 September.
I look forward to meeting you.
Best regards,
Anna Green Human Resources Assistant
How can you prepare for a job interview?
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I suppose,you have be oneself and say true.The most important thing know porpose why you want work in this company and read many information about company.Probably have conversation with people who work in this company.
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My first job interview was in 2010. I was very excited. The meeting was in ANKARA. I had passed the exam.
I have a lot of experience with job interviews, before each interview I researched the company, and I prepared myself to the answer most popular questions in the job interviews
I think I should take a couple of courses about job interviews to learn how to prepare for them and refresh my knowledge. Also, I'll try to sleep well before the interview, keep my clothes well-maintained, and tune myself into achieving good results.
Currently, I am a student. In my future career, I will prepare for university certificates and IELTS, as well as work experience for job interviews.
I can prepare for a job interview when I belive in myself.
It was so interesting, just i am searching a job in my country.
I can practice mock job interviews beforehand.
For the job interview I prepare my CV and portfolio of my previous work. Then I look at the company where I would like to apply and find out about this company to know in what direction it work and reviews about it. Also I prepare my knowledge for the position.
I can prepare for an interview by researching the company, updating my CV, and preparing samples of my work.
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Reading Teacher Cover Letter Example (Full Text Version)
Claire Simmons
Dear Hiring Manager,
As a Reading Teacher with 5 years of experience in adult education and 6 years of experience in elementary and middle school settings, I apply with enthusiasm for this opportunity.
I currently hold two part-time positions, that of Reading Teacher at the Institute for Adult Education and Reading Specialist at Sunnybank Junior School.
At the Institute, I provide instructional assistance to adult-age students to increase their basic English reading, writing, and literacy skills. This includes assessing their needs, providing instructional assistance and classroom management, and referring students to intensive group or individual tutoring assistance as required.
At Sunnybank Junior School, I run reading support programs for native and non-native English speakers. I provide targeted group and individual instruction to support students struggling with learning grade-level content because of gaps in reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding. Interventions are continually monitored using supporting evidence from pre- and post-assessments to determine progress. I work closely with teachers to establish adaptations and accommodations for students across all grades and subject levels through individualized planning. I also provide ongoing feedback to support teachers in ensuring student success.
In addition to my professional experience, I hold a Master of Education (Elementary), a Bachelor of Education (Middle School), and a Reading Specialist (Adult Literacy) certification.
I have enjoyed my time immensely at Sunnybank and at the Institute. I am now seeking a full-time opportunity where I can provide reading enrichment in a forward-thinking school such as yours.
Please find attached my résumé for your consideration. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps.
Yours sincerely,
Milan Šaržík, CPRW
Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
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Common Core Standards: Grade 4 Reading: Informational Text , Grade 4 Language , Grade 4 Writing
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