Engleski jezik 1 - Advanced Learning - Digital Citizenship

1 A job advert

Read the job advert and answer the following questions.

Are you a computer buff?
Do you like to play games?
Are you looking for a job during the holidays?

EXIT GAMES are looking for a computer games ‘helper’ for testing new games.

You can earn £20 per hour and work in excellent conditions.
Experience flexible hours and a great working environment.

If you are 16 and over, hard-working, reliable and a team player, feel free to contact us.

No work experience needed for the job!

2 Applying for a job

Now imagine that you would like to apply for this job. Select pieces of information that you should include in your letter of application.

3 A letter of application

Read the letter of application and choose three sentences from the letter which are not appropriate and should not be a part of the letter. Write those sentences in the order in which they appear in the text and check your answer.

Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your advert in Monday's Auckland Weekly, I am writing to apply for the position of a computer games' helper. Currently, I am in my senior year of secondary school and I will be available for the job from 1st of July. I really need the job because I would like to get my driver's licence and I need to pay for an instructor. I found your advert very interesting because I hope to study Computer Sciences at university after I finish secondary school. I am enclosing my CV with all the information, as well as my references. As you will see from the CV, I worked at a computer company last summer as an office helper. It was very interesting but tiring because I had to bring lunch to everyone, as well as cook coffee and do personal errands for them. I have not worked as a computer games' helper before, but I am a fast learner with good communication skills and experience in working in a team. For these reasons, I feel I would be an excellent candidate for the job. I am available for interview at any time. I have listed my phone number and my email address on my CV. I would appreciate if you could call after 9 o'clock in the morning.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Salina Simpson

4 Writing focus

Writing focus can help you to write a good letter of application. Read it and put the following words or phrases into the correct sentences:
apply for, currently, at any time, for these reasons, especially interested, reference, interest, suitable, moment, enclose my CV, response, advertisement.

With to your advertisement in… I am writing in to your advertisement in…

I would like to the position of… I am writing to express my in the position of…

At the , I am working… ,

I am working…

I found your very interesting because… I am in your company because…

I for you.

As you can see / As you will see…

I worked for… / I worked as… / My experience includes…

I would be a candidate for this job because… ,

I feel I would be the best candidate for the job…

I am available for interview .

I can be available for inteview whenever you are free.

5 Complete the sentences

Complete the following sentences with the phrases from the dropdown menu.

1) I am writing with in yesterday's papers.
2) I am writing to of a waiter.
3) I interesting because I love working with people.
4) My working in a bar for three years.
5) I for the job because I am very skillful and learn new things quickly.
6) I am interview at any time.

6 Read a job advert

Read the following advert and decide if the sentences from various candidates make them the right or the wrong person for the job.

YMCA is looking for a camp counsellor

Are you passionate about working with children? Are you looking to have an unforgettable summer? Summer jobs are perfect for students with a desire to work with youth and impact their lives. At the YMCA, we are looking for role models like you to join our team at Camp Sky Y in the beautiful mountains of Prescott, Arizona.

You will need to supervise children through fun interactive activities indoors and outdoors,
create entertaining activities for all ages at assigned program area and spend your days with camp participants during meals, cabin time and activities.

You must be 17 or older, must enjoy working with children, have a positive energetic attitude and be available from June to September.

Join our team, spend a great summer and earn some money at the same time!

I would like to work the entire year, not only during the summer.

I have always loved children and spending time with them.

I simply love camping and spending my free time in nature.

I don't like the outdoors very much, the insects and the heat are killing me!

I run and swim for three times a week and enjoy phisical exercises outdoors.

I am quite shy and don't work well with strangers.

7 Writing

You have read a letter of application for a job of a computer games' helper in your local paper. Write a letter of application for the job which should include the following points.

say where you saw the advert for the job
say what you are currently doing and give reasons why you are interested in the job from the advert
mention CV and relevant work experience
say when you are available for an interview

Write your letter in 100 to 140 words and check your spelling when you are finished.

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