Formal letters writing.How to write a letter of application and a CV
Presentation was made by Bayanova A.A., the English language teacher
school №438, Moscow
Documents needed for an interview
Writing: A CV, a letter of application. Reading: Formal letters; CV
Formal letters' features
Don't use: informal greetings/ endings; every day language/ colloquial expressions; a lot of phrasal verbs/ idioms; short forms or abbreviations.
Formal greetings and endings
Dear Mr. Barnes… Yours sincerelyDear Sir/Madam… Yours faithfully
Advanced/ formal vocabulary / set phrases
I am writing to apply for the position of
Formal linkers/ phrases
For this reasons, therefore, however
The use of the passive
I can be contacted
The use of full forms I have always been interested in…
Self-assessment sheet
I know Very good Good Not very good
-What documents should be submitted
-What features a formal letter should have
-What information should be included in a letter of application and a CV
The performance of my team is:
My personal contribution to the lesson is:
How I feel after the lesson
Formal VS Informal Style
Informal Style
I want to apply for
I want to work
I’ve had a job as
Which was fun
I know the area well
I’m free to talk to you
Have a look at me CV
Can’t wait to hear from you
Formal StyleI am writing to apply for
I am considering a career in/ I would like to gain some valuable experience working
I also have two years’ experience working as
Which I enjoyed very much
I have a good knowledge of my local area
I would be available for the interview
I have enclosed a copy of my CV
I look forward to hearing from you
Curriculum Vitae
A. Personal details
Name 1. Eleanor Jones
Address 5 Society Street, Worthing
Telephone 0184 84 75 483
Date of birth 22nd December 1988
Nationality British
B. Education
Qualifications 2. 9 GSCEs including Maths and English
Language 3. French, German
C. Work experience
2003-2005 4. Saturday sales assistant
D. Personal qualities
Good knowledge of local area
5. Enthusiastic, confident, reliable
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