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Everyday English
A letter of application Webb-Miller Architects 16-18 Rutland Way Peterborough PE1 5JN UK
vul. Сhornovola 29, 18003 Cherkasy Ukraine 3 March 2016
Application for a work experience placement in summer 2016
Put the other person’s name and address here or at the end of the letter. Show what the letter is about in a heading.
Dear Mr Webb I am writing to apply for a work experience placement with your firm this summer. Your name was given to me by friends in Peterborough. When I leave school I plan to study architecture. As you will see from the enclosed CV, I spent a month last summer with a firm of architects in Kyiv, so I already have some knowledge of the job. Having learnt English at school for over five years, I would have no language problems. I hope very much that you are able to offer me a placement. I would work hard for your firm and make myself as useful as possible. Thank you for reading this application. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,
Put your address here.
In the first paragraph, say why you are writing. In the second paragraph, add useful information. Find/use a friendly ending. Print your name under your signature and show what you are enclosing. Do not send a photo.
Nina Boiko Nina Boiko
Curriculum Vitae: Nina Boiko
Encl. CV
Personal details Name: Nina Boiko Address: vul. Сhornovola 29, 18003 Cherkasy, Ukraine Tel: 00 38 (0) 63 556 3764 E-mail: nina_boiko@yahoo.com Nationality: Ukraine Date of birth: 22 January, 2000
1 Look at the letter a) Talk about possible reasons why Nina wants a placement in England. b) Say how the letter is different in style and form from a letter to a friend. Collect phrases that are typical of letters of application.
2 Talk about the CV
Education 2006–2010 Cherkasy primary school 2010–2016 Cherkasy gymnasium In 2018 will take exterior independent testing
a) Why is a CV important? What should be in it? Could Nina have added anything to hers?
Work experience August 2015 Design (architects in Kyiv) July 2014 volunteer with theatre project
b) Think of other ways to organise a CV.
3 Your turn: Your own application
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Think what kind of firm you would enjoy a placement with. Write your CV and a letter of application in English. Then exchange your application with a partner and compare them.
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Personal profile I am creative and reliable, and I have good computer skills. I like travelling because it gives me the chance to meet new people and see different lifestyles. My main hobbies are art and drama. In my free time I also play tennis and swim. References available if needed
