Career

 Path  
 
Application  Letters  
Example  1.  
Dear  …….  ,  
I  am  writing  to  apply  for  the  position  advertised  in  …….  ,  dated  (10  September).  
I  enclose  my  CV  for  your  consideration.  
   
Having  read  …….  ,  I  am  very  interested  in  joining  your  organization.  I  am  convinced  that  the  
position   of   …….     would   be   well   suited   to   my   experience   and   qualifications.   It   would   also  
provide  me  with  an  interesting  challenge.  
 
My   role   as   …….   In   …….   has   given   me   invaluable   experience   of   ……..   It   also   enabled   me   to  
develop  key  skills  such  as  …….  ,  which  are  all  relevant  to  this  position.  I  am  used  to  working  
to  tight  deadlines.  
 
During  my  vacations,  I  have  travelled  widely  in  …….  and  have  gained  useful  cross-­‐cultural  
skills.   As   a   result,   I   feel   I   would   be   able   to   fit   comfortably   into   the   multinational   teams,  
which  I  know  are  an  important  feature  of  your  organization.  
 
If   I   am   fortunate   enough   to   be   selected   for   the   position,   you   will   be   employing   an  
enthusiastic,   highly   motivated   and   loyal   member   of   staff,   who   will   be   an   asset   to   your  
organization.  
 
I  am  available  for  interview  at  any  time  and  look  forward  to  hearing  from  you.  
 
Yours  sincerely,1  
…  
 
Example  2.  
Dear…..  ,  
I   am   writing   to   apply   for   the   position   of   …….   ,   as   advertised   on   your   website.   I   believe   I  
possess   the   necessary   skills   and   personal   qualities   to   do   the   job   successfully,   and   I   can  
bring  to  the  post  a  proven  track  record  in  successful  team  management.  
 
As  you  will  see  from  the  enclosed  CV,  I  hold  a  master’s  degree  in  …….    from  the  University  
of   …….     Since   then,   I   have   undertaken   further   practical   training   in   …….   ,   followed   by   a  
theoretical  exam.  
 
In  addition  to  my  skills,  as  …….  ,  I  have  extensive  experience  of  …….    From  (year)  to  (year)  I  
was  employed  as  a  …….    at  …….    This  work  entailed  coordinating  different  projects  in  the  
field  of  …….    I  was  in  charge  of  overseeing  the  final  outcomes  of  the  projects;  and  I  was  also  
the  first  point  contact  for  …….  This  has  not  only  broadened  my  outlook,  but  also  enabled  me  
to  adapt  easily  to  new  environments.  
 
Prior  to  my  work  at  …….  ,  I  worked  as  a  …….  ,  which  taught  me  how  to  take  the  initiative,  
and   take   the   lead   in   a   crisis.   Moreover,   I   am   creative   and   able   to   inspire   others   with  
innovative  ideas.    
 
                                                                                                               
1  Language  Leader.  Advanced.  Coursebook  //  D.  Cotton,  D.  Falvey.  –  p.  15.  
In  my  free  time,  I  enjoy  …….    I  am  a  native  speaker  of  …….    and  I  am  fluent  in  …….    
I  am  available  for  an  interview  at  any  time  in  the  next  two  weeks.  
I  look  forward  to  hearing  from  you.  
 
Yours  sincerely,2  
…….  
Phrases  describing  career  
Since  …….  ,  I  have  worked  as  …….  /  been  employed  as  …….….  /  studied…….  
Prior  to  that,  I  worked  /  studied  …….  
…….  is  currently  serving  on  the  boards  of  several  organizations.  
…….  left  school  at  15  and  worked  in  numerous  short-­‐term  jobs.  
…….  is  a  successful  entrepreneur.    
…….  has  already  founded  2  companies.  
…….  gained  the  highest  grade  in  …….  
…….  was  an  exceptional  student.  
…….  was  enrolled  in  …….  
I  dropped  /  quitted  …….  
I  attended  a  course  in  …….  
I  was  offered  a  job  …….  
I’ve  been  on  two  exchange  programs.  
I  applied  for  a  job.  
I  got  work  placement  in  …….  
….  …was  appointed  as  Chairperson  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of….  
 
I  hold  a  degree  in  …….  and  a  diploma  in…….  
I  have  qualified  as  a  …….  and  have  undertaken  further  training  in  …….  
I  have  a  diploma  /  professional  qualification  /  degree  /  master’s  degree  /  doctorate  in  …….  
I  have  trained  as  …….  /  undertaken  training  in  …….  
I  have  extensive  experience  /  a  proven  track  record  of  …….  
 
I  possess  good  time  management  /  IT  /  communication  /  interpersonal  skills.  
I  have  extensive  knowledge  of  …….  /  basic  knowledge  of…….  
I  have  good  oral  and  written  English.  
 
I  can  work  under  pressure  and  enjoy  challenges.  
I  am  able  to  take  the  initiative,  motivate  others  /  handle  pressure.  
I  am  flexible  /  tactful  /  a  good  team  member  /  well-­‐organized  /  a  good  listener.  
…….  has  a  reputation  for  being  very  persuasive.  
…….  has  the  ability  to  rouse  an  audience.  
…….  is  constantly  reinventing  his  /  her  business  model.  
…….  has  extraordinary  energy.  
 
Talking  about  your  role  
I’m  accountable  for  ……  
My  responsibilities  include  ……  
I’m  empowered  to  ……  and  have  the  task  of  ……  
Lately,  I’ve  been  concentrating  on  ……  
Basically,  my  role  is  to  coordinate  ……  
This  entails…….  

                                                                                                               
2  Global.  Advanced.  Student’s  Book.  //  L.Clandfield,  A.  Jaffries.  –  p.  16.