Applying for a job

Fascinated by wildlife?
Do you what it takes to live in sub – zero temperatures?
The Antarctic Research Project is looking for helpers.
You will be a part of a team spending 18 months studying Antarctic wildlife.
For further information: phone [phone]
•fascinating •adventurous •tiring •boring •important •uncomfortable

21 Alexis Mansions London N14 7FD
21st August 2011
The Antarctic Research Project
15 Queen's Road
London SW2 WPD
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am¹___ in ²__for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, advertised in the London Times on 18 August.
My reasons for wishing to ³_______the team are that I have always been ⁴____by wildlife and I would very much like to ⁵_______my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind.
I⁶_______my Curriculum Vitae.⁷______you will see, I have worked in ⁸_______veterinary practices in my⁹_______ time and have spent some time in the north of England ¹⁰______a vet during the lambing season. I¹¹___forward to¹²___from you.
Yours faithfully,
Adrian Roberts
Adrian Roberts
Ex 1. Read the letter and put the missing words in gasps 1 – 12.
•join •two •expand •spare •enclose (прилагать) •hearing •helping •as •fascinated •applying •interested •look

21 Alexis Mansions London N14 7FD 21st August 2011
The Antarctic Research Project
15 Queen's Road
London SW2 WPD
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested in applying for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, advertised in the London Times on 18 August.
My reasons for wishing to join the team are that I have always been by fascinated wildlife and I would very much like to expand my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind.
I enclose my Curriculum Vitae. As you will see, I have worked in two veterinary practices in my spare time and have spent some time in the north of England helping a vet during the lambing season. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Adrian Roberts
Adrian Roberts

Applying for a job
(Writing a letter of application)

21 Alexis Mansions London N14 7FD
21st August 2011
The Antarctic Research Project
15 Queen's Road
London SW2 WPD
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested in applying for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, advertised in the London Times on 18 August.
My reasons for wishing to join the team are that I have always been by fascinated wildlife and I would very much like to expand my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind.
I enclose my Curriculum Vitae. As you will see, I have worked in two veterinary practices in my spare time and have spent some time in the north of England helping a vet during the lambing season. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Adrian Roberts
Adrian Roberts
Curriculum Vitae
Adrian Roberts
Phone: [phone] Alexis Mansions
Date of birth: 19 June 1993 London
Age: 18 N14 7FD
Nationality: British citizen
Education
Hillside Secondary School, London
2011 General Certificate of Secondary Education
Maths, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
English, History
2000 Advanced Level examinations
Chemistry, Physics Biology, Geography
Responsibilities
Editor of the school magazine
Represented the school at cricket, football, chess, swimming
Work experience
2009 London Weekly: assistant typist
2010 Winchmore Veterinary Practice, Brighton
2011 Helping at a Veterinary Practice, Bowett, Yorkshire
Interests
Member of the local Scout group
Rock climbing
Sports diver
Referees
Dr Peter Murray Mr Charles Rowell

1. Relevant skills or knowledge
2. Reasons for applying for the job.
3. Particular points in the CV that show experience is relevant.
4. Why he is writing the letter.
5. Reference to the CV enclosed.
Ex. 2 Put the information in the correct order.

Ex. 3 Choose the correct preposition in each sentence.
1. I don't like the idea of working in/for/by someone.
2. Paul joined us to/for/as a research assistant.
3. To join a team as/of /for experts, ring this number.
4. A knowledge in/of /for wildlife is desirable.
5. I have always enjoyed working for / with / by animals.
6. Send in a CV when applying in / to/for a job.
7. I am interested for/in/ to the job advertised.
8. Maria has always been fascinated in / with /by wildlife.
9. Sam represented his school of /at/with sports.
10. We look forward to /of /for hearing from you.

Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to apply of the job of helper on the Reasearch project. My reasons to doing this are that I have always fasinated by the world of wildlife and I am very good in working in a team.
I am putting my curiculum vitae. Because you will see, I have organised many events at school and have spent the some time working in an office at the weekends.
I look forward to hear from you.
Yours sincerely,
Susanna Taylor
Susanna Taylor
Ex. 4 Find 13 mistakes and rewrite the letter.

Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to apply for the job of helper on the Research project. My reasons for doing this are that I have always been fascinated by the world of wildlife and I am very good at working in a team.
I enclose my Curiculum Vitae. As you will see, I have organised many events at school and have spent some time working in an office at weekends.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Susanna Taylor
Susanna Taylor

1. Write all the necessary personal information at the top.
2. Write the name of your secondary school and any examination results.
3. Write any responsibilities you have now or had in the past at school.
4. List any work experience you may have had and when you did it.
5. Think of any interests you have outside school.
Write the name of at least one referee. It can be one of your teachers, or someone who knows you well.
Writing tip
Planning and writing a CV

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Plan
Dear Sir/Madam,
Introduction
(Paragraph 1) explain why you are writing
Main Body
(Paragraph 2) your reasons for wanting the job
(Paragraph 3) some brief reference to your interests, skills and experience which may suggest that you are suitable for the job
Conclusion
(Paragraph 4) closing remarks
Yours faithfully,
(your signature)
(your full name)