Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Tips
- Be specific in the subject line and say what job you are applying for.
- Start your email with Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + person's surname.
- Say where you saw the advertisement.
- Say which job you're applying for. You can use the sentence I'm writing in response to the job advertisement for the position of … .
- Write a short paragraph to say why you're suitable for the job. Mention your education, qualifications, work experience or skills.
- Attach a CV (also known as a résumé in the USA) with more information about your qualifications and background.
- End by saying I look forward to hearing from you soon or I hope to hear from you soon.
- Sign off with Best regards or Best wishes.
Discussion
Language level
Pre-intermediate: A2
Comments
I have written and arranged my CV in three sections. First, I have introduced personal information such as first name, surname, phone number, etc.
In the second section, I have written my education and skills certificates and Finally; I have pointed to my working experiences.
I think that would include the years of working experience, the main projects you've done until now, qualifications, the occupational goals in the future and the current contact.
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing in response for the job posted at linked in, for legal assistant.
I have six years experience as a lawyer registered at the BBA. I am responsible of the commercial department.
I have a good experience working as a team, and working under pressure.
You can check my cv attached below for further information and qualifications.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dawn
The information should show in the CV as personal information( name, date of birth, living place, phone number), background, experience, skill, and hobby.
I would include in my CV all kind of information regarding education, qualifications, work experience and skills.and I would add other indications about my character, my hobbies, etc .
Just to be clear, every bit of information included in my CV or resume is completely and undoubtedly authentic :)
Moving forward, in my CV or resume, I would add my skills comprising of research skills and communication skills. Then I'll write my work experience and then educational qualifications. In the end I'll give name(s) of referee(s) to whom the employer can contact to clarify or verify anything written by me in my CV.
Hi Sir,
Why Master's in Engineering? how about Master in Engineering?
Regards,
Hi mtalebi,
We use the apostrophe because the qualification is actually a possessive form:
A master's = a master's degree = the degree of a master
The capitalisation varies. Sometimes master's is capitalised, sometimes not. However, when we specify the subject, it is normal to capitalise:
I have a Master's in Engineering
or
I finished my Master of Arts in Architecture in 2008.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Peter
I was wondering if Master in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering is correct, according to what I was able to gather from your second suggestion n the above post.
Oh and many many thanks to you, Kirk, and British Council for this amazing portal, I've enjoyed and learnt a lot here :)
Hi Dimpy
I'd recommend 'Master's in Chemistry' or 'Master of Science in Chemistry' (the latter phrasing is particularly common in the US and Canada); 'Master in Chemistry' is not the way it is expressed in standard British or American English.
Glad that you like the site!
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
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