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ATS2743/3743 – seminar week 3
Writing job applications – language features
Writing Selection Criteria – format, structure, content, language
Online applications
New forms of resume?
greetings
Warm felicitations my lord,
To whom it may concern,
be nice and be more specific
Kind Sir,
find out the name
Dear Miss Jones
Dear Ms/Mr/Dr/Professor Smith
dear sir/ madam dear (title) family name
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Opening words… thank you for reading my application. pleading …. not good
I am most interested in your you want their job.. nnot the one advertised position… I would like to enquire further about the fascinating position offfered at...
want more information, not applying
informal
I am very keen to apply for a position in a company which is results oriented and on the brink of success such as yours.
sounds generic, which organisation? brink of success: means they are not
i am writing to apply for the position as a junior account manager at E& Y ( no abbrievation) as advertised on seek.com recently
Avoid…
‘colourful’ Adjectives
(hyperbole)
Empty statements
Cliches
Abbreviations
show dont tell which applies here you are telling your results
I have recently completed a degree in astrophysics at Monash university with avoid some adjectives stellar results.
I have developed excellent skills in written communication as well as a thirst for cliche demonstrate why you have the certain skill learning. Negative language
I currently hold a certificate as an MMA trainer with DJ’s and practice regular TM.
False optimism
(demonstrating how little you really know).
While I have no experience as a lion tamer I am sure that I could learn quickly if given the opportunity. do not, would not desperation wouldnt that mean you are willing to learn?
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CONCRETE – TANGIBLE Demonstrations of achievement or skill (are you
ATS2743/3743 – seminar week 3
Writing job applications – language features
Writing Selection Criteria – format, structure, content, language
Online applications
New forms of resume?
greetings
Warm felicitations my lord,
To whom it may concern,
be nice and be more specific
Kind Sir,
find out the name
Dear Miss Jones
Dear Ms/Mr/Dr/Professor Smith
dear sir/ madam dear (title) family name
Dear Sir/Madam,
1(
17/03/2014(
Opening words… thank you for reading my application. pleading …. not good
I am most interested in your you want their job.. nnot the one advertised position… I would like to enquire further about the fascinating position offfered at...
want more information, not applying
informal
I am very keen to apply for a position in a company which is results oriented and on the brink of success such as yours.
sounds generic, which organisation? brink of success: means they are not
i am writing to apply for the position as a junior account manager at E& Y ( no abbrievation) as advertised on seek.com recently
Avoid…
‘colourful’ Adjectives
(hyperbole)
Empty statements
Cliches
Abbreviations
show dont tell which applies here you are telling your results
I have recently completed a degree in astrophysics at Monash university with avoid some adjectives stellar results.
I have developed excellent skills in written communication as well as a thirst for cliche demonstrate why you have the certain skill learning. Negative language
I currently hold a certificate as an MMA trainer with DJ’s and practice regular TM.
False optimism
(demonstrating how little you really know).
While I have no experience as a lion tamer I am sure that I could learn quickly if given the opportunity. do not, would not desperation wouldnt that mean you are willing to learn?
2(
17/03/2014(
include
CONCRETE – TANGIBLE Demonstrations of achievement or skill (are you