A COVERING LETTER Student A What information would you include of you had to write your own CV now?
Achievements and awards Career history Education history and qualifications Family background Hobbies and interests Likes and dislikes Specific skills (computing, languages, etc…)
Now read this letter to your partner. B has to fill in the gaps with just one word. You can give him/her clues to solve the task. Dear Mr. Lee, I am (1)________in the part-time position at Sarasota Saddlery, as advertised in The Sarasotian. I have extensive equine (2)_______ as I have worked with horses for over nine years. Not only have I shown and ridden horses, but I have also assisted in multiple barns. Through working with horses, I have acquired a thorough (3)___________ of horses, tack, and equine apparel for both horse and rider. While I have equine experience, I also have excellent communication (4)________ and an aptitude for customer (5)__________. My experience as a volunteer at Sarasota Hospital made it necessary for me to focus on (6)_________ quality customer(7) _________, and also enabled me to work with all types of (8)_________. I believe that my communication, partnered with my equine (9)_________, would make me an asset to your. Thank you for your (10)___________. I can be reached at 111-111-1111 or yourname@email.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Eric Applicant
ANSWERS FOR B’S LETTER 1. experience
8. interact
2. candidate
9. CV
3. customers
10. week
4. employed
11. speak
5. years
12. consideration
6. skills 7. using
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A COVERING LETTER Student B What information would you include of you had to write your own CV now?
Achievements and awards Career history Education history and qualifications Family background Hobbies and interests Likes and dislikes Specific skills (computing, languages, etc…)
Now read this letter to your partner. A has to fill in the gaps with just one word. You can give him/her clues to solve the task. Dear Ms. Cole, I was excited to see your listing for the position of receptionist at ABC Market Corp. I believe that my five years' (1) __________ in office administration and my passion for your products make me an ideal (2)____________ for this role. You specify that you’re looking for an receptionist with experience scheduling appointments, maintaining records, ordering supplies, and greeting (3)_________. I’m currently (4)__________ as a receptionist at XYZ company, where I have spent the past five (5)__________honing these (6)____________. I’m adept at (7)____________ all the usual administrative and collaboration software packages, from Microsoft Office and SharePoint to Google Docs and Drive. I’m a fast learner, and flexible, while always maintaining the good cheer that you’d want from the first person visitors see when they (8)__________ with the company. I have attached my (9)________ and will call within the next (10)____________ to see if we might arrange a time to (11)____________. Thank you so much for your time and (12)___________. Best, Roger Smith
ANSWERS FOR A’S LETTER 1. interested
7. service
2. experience
8. people
3. knowledge
9. knowledge
4. skills
10. consideration
5. service 6. providing
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