Applying for Job
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- describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about
- explain why you would be a suitable teacher
Dear Sir,
I am writing to City Evening College in reference to an advertisement I saw in The Vancouver Sun on May 14th for language teachers at your college.
I am interested in teaching Korean and Korean Cookery. I have seen that your guide for last term does not include these courses, but I understand there are now large numbers of second and third-generation Koreans living in this part of the city who may be keen to learn more about their language and culture.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching diploma. I hold special qualifications in language teaching and cookery. I was a science teacher in Korea, but moved to San Francisco in 2010. There, I taught Korean for Beginners and Korean Cookery at two community colleges. The language course assumed students had no prior knowledge of Korean. It gave them simple everyday language, as well as recognition of the alphabet. The cookery course focused on easy meal preparation and the art of pickling, or kim chi.
In Vancouver, I could teach the same courses as previously, or we could devise new ones, depending on what the college considered its market to be.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Kim Stevenson
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- describe your suitability for this area of work
- say when you can attend an interview
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing in reference to the advertisement you placed in the Vancouver Observer for waiters and waitresses.
I am 19 years old and I am a part-time student at college. I have held several positions in catering outlets during my studies and, as the restaurant where I am currently employed is due to close, I am keen to find another position as soon as possible.
I have completed and passed the advanced certificate in food hygiene and am therefore familiar with the requirements of working in the catering industry. In my current job, in addition to working as a waiter, I am also responsible for counting up takings at the end of the day.
I am very reliable and trustworthy, have a friendly, outgoing personality and enjoy dealing with the public. I would be very grateful if I could be considered for the position. My employer is happy to supply a reference and I am available for interview at any time except Monday and Wednesday afternoons when I attend college.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
John Lee
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- explain what experience and special skills you have
- explain why you are interested in the job
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the holiday job which you advertised recently in the newspaper. I am a twenty-one-year-old student and I speak English quite well. At present I am in my second year studying History at Lincoln College and I am very keen to have a holiday job this summer. I am extremely good at adding up, so I think I would be an asset to your shop.
My term finishes on 5th July and I am free until 20th September. Last year I worked in a restaurant serving tourists from all over the world and I enjoyed it very much. I would like to have the opportunity to meet people and practise my English again.
I enjoy going to museums and am particularly keen on history. Last year I went to an exhibition of Ancient Greek objects which was held in London. I have often been in your museum and am familiar with the items you have. I do hope you will be interested in my application.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Dimitris Boudramis
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- tell him/her when you think you could start
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a 21-year-old student and I am studying Sports Coaching Science at St Mary’s University. I have been studying there for the past three years. I am writing to ask if there are any part-time job vacancies at your football club.
I really enjoy sport, and my areas of particular interest and experience are Football, Rugby and Cricket. I have had some experience of coaching for these sports over the past three years that I have been at the University. Last year, I worked in the holidays at a football club in my own country. I will be able to provide references from this summer job and also from my teachers at the university.
I would prefer to work in the evenings and at the weekends, as I have classes during the daytime, and I can start from the beginning of November.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Adam Lawerence