Motivačný list alebo cover letter je už dnes v prípade hľadania zamestnania nevyhnutnosťou. Jeho forma je však pre mnohých žiadateľov o prácu zatiaľ ešte stále oriešok. Server sme.sk vám v spolupráci s agentúrou Skrivanek prináša druhú lekciu kurzu biznis angličtiny práve na túto tému. Správne odpovede na všetky cvičenia nájdete opäť na konci článku.
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II. Cover(ing) letter (Letter of motivation)
Insert suitable expressions into the gaps:
question purpose light resume
Cover letter is a letter that accompanies your ............................ when you are applying for a job. Its .......................... is to introduce yourself briefly and bring to ............................ those aspects of your life and practice that might help you get the job. It should answer the .............................. : Why am I the right person for this position?
Correct answers can be found at the bottom of this article
The structure of the cover letter is quite rigid:
Put the paragraphs of a cover letter into the correct order:
A Accentuate the skills, qualifications and experience that might be relevant for the job.
B Explain why you are interested in the position and how you would fulfil the company’s needs and contribute to it.
C Inform the recipients about any enclosed documents.
D Confirm your availability for a personal interview.
E Specify the position you are applying for and how you found out about it.
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How to write a cover letter effectively?
Choose the correct expression in italics:
1. HR managers prefer brief / long cover letters.
2. Your cover letter is expected to be general / customized.
3: Do / Don’t mention phrases used the job advertisement.
4. Avoid explaining / Explain an employment gap in the cover letter.
5. The format (fonts, colours etc.) of the cover letter should match / doesn’t have to match the CV.
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What are the synonyms (absolute and/ or near) for the following expressions:
CV = .........................................
job = .........................................
qualifications = .........................................
accomplishments = .........................................
to recruit sb. = .........................................
job posting = .........................................
job opening = .........................................
strengths = .........................................Correct answers can be found at the bottom of this article
There are a few mistakes in the cover letter below, try to find them and correct them:
Dear Rick!
I am aplying for a job in your company. The job has been advertised on www.newjob.com.
I think that I meet all the necssary requirements stated in the advertisement. I have many years experiences working as a salesman and consider myself an asset to any company.
In case I decide to accept the position with your company, what fringe benefits are you able to offer to me?
I am available for an interview at any time and I will call you next week to arrange the best day and time.
Yours faithfully,
I. Smith
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TEST YOURSELF:
Correct answers:
Insert suitable expressions...: resume; purpose; light; question
Put the paragraphs of a cover letter into the correct order: 1E, 2B, 3A, 4D, 5C
Put the paragraphs...: 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
Choose the correct...: brief; customized; Do; Explain; should match
What are the synonyms...: curriculum vitae; position; abilities; achievements; to hire sb.; job advertisement; free position; advantages
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JAZYKOVÁ AGENTÚRA SKRIVANEK
Skrivanek ja najväčšia jazyková agentúra v strednej a východnej Európe. Na trhu jazykových služieb pôsobí už od roku 1994. Kancelárie a učebne agentúry Skrivanek nájdete v 3 mestách na Slovensku a v ďalších 13 krajinách sveta.
Ako jedna z najväčších prekladateľských agentúr v Európe sa stal Skrivanek uznávaným šecialistom na európske a ázijské jazyky. Zamestnáva viac ako 400 kvalifikovaných jazykových odborníkov a ponúka odborné preklady do všetkých jazykov.
Okrem rôznych typov kurzov pre verejnosť Skrivanek zabezpečuje aj výučbu na kľúč pre firmy a jednotlivcov, jazykové audity, pobytové a zahraničné kurzy alebo prípravu na jazykové skúšky pre deti aj dospelých.
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