6. Read the letter of application and answer these questions.
1. Who is the letter addressed to? What’s his/her position?
2. What position does the candidate want to apply for?
3. Where was the job advertised?
4. What experience does the applicant have?
5. What skills does the applicant obtain?
6. What is the applicant interested in?
7. Does the candidate have a resume attached?
Justine Trigger
100 Gunway Street
Sherifftown NSW 2222
0000 000 000
(02) 1010 1010
j.trigger@email.com
28 October 2010
Chaz Pistol
HR Manager
Giorgio Designs
GPO Box 511
Sydney NSW 2000
Dear Mr Pistol
I wish to apply for the position of Bookkeeper, as advertised recently on the Giorgio Designs website.
I have been working as a bookkeeper for over almost two years for Alline Timber, having completed a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) by distance education while working in my previous job as Office Manager for Tribute Music Studios.
During my time as a bookkeeper for Alline, as well as during my previous experience in office administration, I have had to develop and maintain strong organizational and time management skills in order to efficiently manage company finances and accounts payable/receivable.
Throughout my employment history, I have learnt to juggle both financial and bookkeeping responsibilities with general administration and customer service tasks. This has also helped to develop my organizational skills and has strengthened my ability to multitask.
Working for small and medium-sized companies, I am proficient in using MYOB software for managing company payrolls, accounts and financial statements. I have also had extensive experience in using Microsoft Office and have a typing speed of 105 wpm.
I have been commended by employers for my sharp eye for detail, and in all of my jobs have identified areas where the company could save money and improve efficiency.
I am also interested in fashion and fashion photography and am an avid follower of fashion trends, making me an ideal match for your company. My interest in photography has developed my eye for detail, which I utilize in my day-to-day work.
My resume is attached and I look forward to being able to discuss the position with you further.
Kind Regards
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Justine Trigger
Using the phrases in italic write your own letter of application.
SPEAKING
1. Did you attend an interview? What sort of questions were you asked?
People who have an interview coming up real soon and are worried they are often afraid of what they'll be asked in the interview. Most job seekers have been working for several years at their current job and are unprepared and out of practice for job interviews. Walking into an interview without knowing exactly what you are going to say is like trying to give a presentation without practice.
2. Replace the underlined phrases with correct forms of words and expressions from the box.
offer turn down shortlist interview backgrounds
referees applicants accept qualifications
Fred had already (1) refused two job offers when he went for (2) a discussion to see if he was suitable for the job. They looked at his driving licence and contacted (3) previous employers Fred had mentioned in his application. A few days later, the supermarket asked him if he would like the job and he (4) said yes.
Harry didn't hear anything for six weeks, so he phoned the company. They told him that they had received a lot of (5) requests for the iob. After looking at the (6) life stories of the (7) people asking for the job and looking at (8) what exams they had passed during their education, the company (9) had chosen six people to interview, done tests on their personality and intelligence and they had then given someone the job.