Letters Interviews Selection
THE COVER LETTER
1. Match these 4 basic types of cover letters with their definitions. Then decide what their synonyms are from the words in italics below.
1. standard
2. cold-contact
3. referral
4. follow-up
A. a letter sent to a company which does not have publicly open positions
B. a letter sent to a company usually after the interview
C. a letter sent to a company in reaction to a published opening
D. a letter sent to a company mentioning the person who recommended the job broadcast job-specific networking prospecting recommendation speculative sponsor targeted
2. Scan these cover letter samples and match them with the four types.
A.
Dear Mrs. Poppins,
I am very keen to work for Supercalifragilistic PLC because of your reputation for quality products, opportunities for career development and because you are the market leader. I am currently seeking a position as a marketing or sales trainee but would be happy to consider other related posts within your organisation.
I know that a marketing manager needs to be flexible, able to produce quality work to tight deadlines and to get results under pressure. These are qualities that my experience shows I possess. My degree in English taught me both to put across a persuasive argument and how to employ good communication skills in any work environment.
I am a good organiser and have developed leadership skills and responsibility through my voluntary work with my community social centre. I always work hard to achieve my goals. I have experience with many computer packages including word-processors and databases and Microsoft Windows and can rapidly learn how to use other software.
I would be most grateful if you could consider me for any suitable positions available within your company. I am available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Job Seeker
B.
Dear Mr. Gates:
Thank you for your time and courtesy during our meeting on
1. Match these 4 basic types of cover letters with their definitions. Then decide what their synonyms are from the words in italics below.
1. standard
2. cold-contact
3. referral
4. follow-up
A. a letter sent to a company which does not have publicly open positions
B. a letter sent to a company usually after the interview
C. a letter sent to a company in reaction to a published opening
D. a letter sent to a company mentioning the person who recommended the job broadcast job-specific networking prospecting recommendation speculative sponsor targeted
2. Scan these cover letter samples and match them with the four types.
A.
Dear Mrs. Poppins,
I am very keen to work for Supercalifragilistic PLC because of your reputation for quality products, opportunities for career development and because you are the market leader. I am currently seeking a position as a marketing or sales trainee but would be happy to consider other related posts within your organisation.
I know that a marketing manager needs to be flexible, able to produce quality work to tight deadlines and to get results under pressure. These are qualities that my experience shows I possess. My degree in English taught me both to put across a persuasive argument and how to employ good communication skills in any work environment.
I am a good organiser and have developed leadership skills and responsibility through my voluntary work with my community social centre. I always work hard to achieve my goals. I have experience with many computer packages including word-processors and databases and Microsoft Windows and can rapidly learn how to use other software.
I would be most grateful if you could consider me for any suitable positions available within your company. I am available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Job Seeker
B.
Dear Mr. Gates:
Thank you for your time and courtesy during our meeting on