JOB APPLICATION LETTER - EXERCISE 1
STRUCTURE & READING COMPREHENSION
TASK 1
Put elements 1-6 in the correct places (A-F) in the letter.
1 the address the letter is going to 4 the date
2 the writer’s name 5 the writer’s signature
3 the writer’s address 6 the person the letter is going to
[A] ……..
[B] ……..
[C] ……..
[D] ……..
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Dean Arthur Kalaghan. I noticed the advertisement for a receptionist
on your website and 1………… the post.
In the autumn I am going to study French and Spanish at university. 2………… a
job where my languages will be useful.
3………… working in a hotel. Last summer 4………… a waiter in a hotel
restaurant. Furthermore, I believe I possess the personal qualities necessary for
the post. I am friendly and reliable. 5………… with guests in French and Spanish.
I am enclosing my CV and a reference from a teacher. 6………… start work on 1
July.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
[E] ……..
[F] ……..
Task 2
Complete gaps 1-6 in the letter with these phrases.
a. I am looking for d. I am writing to apply of
b. I am also able to communicate e. I will be able to
c. I have some experience of f. I worked as
Task 3
Complete the summary of the letter.
The writer is applying for the job of 1……………………… . He saw the
advert 2……………………… He thinks that his 3……………………… will be useful
for the job. He has experience of working as a 4……………………… . He thinks
he is 5……………………… and 6……………………… . He is sending
his 7……………………… and a reference with the letter and can start work
on 8………………………
SMAN 1 Baleendah - Diki Roy Nirwansyah, S.Pd.
JOB APPLICATION LETTER - EXERCISE 1
STRUCTURE & READING COMPREHENSION
Writing Job Application Letter Strategy
When you write a formal letter like a Job Application Letter, pay attention to
these points.
– Start with: “Dear (Mr. Whilte)”, if you know the name of the person, or “Dear
Sir or Madam”, or “To whom it may concern” if you do not.
– You can include a subject line at the start, similar to the subject line of an
email.
– Write in paragraphs. One-sentence paragraphs are fine for opening or closing
an application letter.
– Do not use colloquial language or short form (I’m, there’s, etc.)
– Finish with Yours sincerely, if you used the person’s name at the start,
or Yours faithfully, if you did not.
SMAN 1 Baleendah - Diki Roy Nirwansyah, S.Pd.
