Nama : Noni Devitasari Amanda

Kelas : XII MIPA 3

Absen : 23

The answers are below

Trying

The
1

3 covering letter
to find a job

Complete the sentences with the words in First read the letter and decide if you would give Terry an
the box. interview.Why / why not? Then, complete the letter with the
words in the box.
advertisedpost
appliedrefuse apprenticeshipshort-
listed headhuntedwork experience
messed up
549 Shaftesbury Road
Finsbury Park
1. I saw it advertised on the web and I London N6 4ST
Post for it online.
20 February 2006
2. This guy from an agency headhunted
me.They made me an offer I just couldn’t
refuse. Ms Angela Cartwright
3. I did some apprenticeship there when I Personnel Department
was at college.Then they offered me a full- Speed Software Development
time short-listed . 150–154 The Avenue
Croydon CR2 0QU
4. I did a one-year work experience with
them. At the end of it, they took me on Dear Sir / Madam,
full-time, which was great. accompanies your CV – and what order you would put it in. Then compare
5. I got as far as being applied , but your ideas with a partner.
I really messed up the second
Before
2 you write

interview, I’m afraid.

Have any of these things ever happened to
you – or to anyone you know?

Read the job advertisement. Spend three to

four minutes deciding what information you
would include in the covering letter that
I am writing in (1)response to your recent social skills and ability to communicate (6)benefited from
advertisement dealing with customer complaints in my workplace. I am
for an office administrator. Please find now looking to put these new skills into practice.
(2)enclosed my On top of all this, I am a dedicated, motivated worker, able
current CV. to act both independently and also as part of a team. In my
I feel I would be (3)suitable for the post for last job, I was responsible for establishing a new system for
number
a We of trading company looking for a full- the collection and cleaning of trays, for which I received an
are a UK Employee of the Month award. I enjoy new (7)
reasons.
time Firstly, I speak
challenges
excellent English, having
and never give less than my all.
OFFICE
recently passed the
Cambridge First Certificate I am available for (8)interview at any time and would be
ADMINISTRATOR
exam with a C grade.
Secondly, I feel I possess
happy to provide (9)references, should you require them.
We (4)relevant
the require: import / Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any
very good spoken English.
export (10)further information.
office administration,
experience, havingincluding good IT skills.
I look forward to hearing from you soon,
previously
import/export experience desirable, butt not essential.
spent a– fortnigh
working in the canteen
strong communication and inter-personal
of a skills. Yours faithfully,
French ability to worktrading
desire andcompany in challenges.
hard and face
lingerie. During this time, I
Please fax your CV and covering letter in English to: (815) 332–
gained (5)invaluable Terry S
07212 or email
experience. I also feel my Durham
Terry S Durh
St
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 rting and ending formal letters

should
grammar:
Using
6
Writing: Job application letters

Discuss these questions with a partner. In formal writing, should is often used to mean if. For
1. Where do you usually place your name and address in example:
formal letters in your own language? And in English? • Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you
2. Where do you usually place the name and address of require any further information.
the person you’re writing to in formal letters in Use the words in brackets to report these formal
English? sentences as if you were talking.
3. If you start a letter Dear Sir/Madam, how should you 1. Should you require any further information, please do
sign off? not hesitate to contact me.
I told them that ...................................................................................... .
(need / more / get in touch)
Using

2. Should payment not be immediately forthcoming,

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further action may well be taken against you.

They told me that ................................................................................. .
grammar: ... -ing clauses

(pay / take / court)

3. Should you find our products available cheaper
elsewhere, we would be happy to reimburse you the
difference in cost.
They say in their publicity that ..................................................... .
(find / cheaper / else / pay back / difference)
Now write the formal sentences being reported here.
4. He told me to make an appointment with his PA if I
wanted to talk about it any more.
............................................................................................................................. .
4. If you start Dear Mr Jones, how should you sign off? (wish / discuss / further / please / appointment)
5. If you are writing to Sue Jenkins, what’s the best way 5. I asked them to get in touch with me straight away if
to write her name? any jobs come up.
6. What’s the difference between starting Dear ............................................................................................................................. .
Sir/Madam and starting To whom it may (vacancies / available / contact / earliest possible
concern? opportunity)
Compare your ideas with a partner.
Discuss with a partner the meanings of these different
forms.Then compare your ideas with the explanation.
a. I possess the relevant experience, having previously
spent a year working in a German company trading in
industrial furnishings.
b. I feel I am suitably qualified for the post, having both
a degree and a Master’s in relevant subjects.
In formal writing, we often use -ing clauses to add
explanations. In sentence a. above the meaning is
because/as I have previously spent. In b. the meaning is
because/as I have.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs in the box.
 becompletedeal withhavepassspend
Writing
7 a covering letter
1. I have considerable experience in this line of work,
........................................................ over 20 years in the field.
Read the job advertisement.Then work with a partner
2. I feel well suited to this particular position, and spend three minutes deciding what information you
........................................................ a highly qualified
would include in the covering letter and what order you
practitioner with a range of previous experience. would put it in.
3. I feel confident of my English abilities,
........................................ Modify search New search Next >>
recently...............................the Cambridge First Position: Technical Training Engineer
Certificate. Location: Liverpool, England
Responsibilities:
4. I feel confident of my computing skills, • Deliver technical training courses to overseas customers.
...................................... • Write or edit technical training documentation.
Requirements:
recently...............................a six-month IT course. • Excellent English – mother tongue or second language.
• Good telecom or computer background.
5. I am sure I would be able to meet tight deadlines, • Wide teaching experience preferred.
........................................................ similar pressures in my • Telecom equipment maintenance background preferred.
• Responsible, cooperative and enthusiastic.
previous job. • No limits on nationality.

6. I feel I possess the appropriate qualifications for this

post,.........................................a degree in modern Underline or make a list of the expressions from this
languages and a Master’s in translation. unit that you’d like to use in your letter. Cover the
expressions and write your first draft.Then check that
▲For more information on using -ing clauses see G4. you used the expressions correctly and write a second
draft.

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Answer :

1. Trying to find a job

1. A) advertised
B) post

2. A) headhunted
B) refuse

3. A) apprenticeship
B) short-listed

4. A) work experience

5. A) applied
B) messed up

2. Before you write

Noni Devitasari Amanda

Jl. H. Runa no.130
Tangerang
089878675434
nonidevitasari16@gmail.com
August 25, 2020

Mrs. Aisyah Rahma

Human Resource Departement
UK Trading Company
12 Westminster street
London,United Kingdom

Dear Mrs. Aisyah Rahma,

I am writing to apply for a position of office administrator as advertised on your official website on Tuesday, August 25,
2020. I have some skill through my experience. I believe I am the right candidate for this job.

With over 2 year working as an Office Administrator for UK Trading Company, I am good an english. I have work
experience at Office Administrator, so Im good at IT skills such filling systerns and manage diaries. I am highlv
experienced in setting up office procedures for new corporations and have a successful track record in refining existing
procaedures in established businesses.

In my current job, I was responsible for implementing QuickBooks for ease of accounting resporsibilities which helped
increase the accuracy of transactional invoices and payment recording. As an Office Administrator. I’m able to fast typing
speed and profiency with Microsoft Office suite, I have been commanded on my written communication skills especially in
relation to the creation of candidate descriptions for recruitment.

I am a meticulous, hard-working employee with exceptional organizational skills and stong attention to detail in my place
of business, you will be hardpressed to find a file or document misplaced. Iam a hard worker and ready to face challenges
anytime.

I am extremely confident in my administrative abilities to maintaining a professional work environment at all times for the
benefit of my employeer and I know that ggiven the job requirements and how much skills and qualifications make a
perfect match, I am the right person of the job.

I enclosed some copies of my data for your consideration as follows :

 Copy of Bachelor Degree (S-1) Certificate
 Academic Transcript
 Curriculum Vitae
 Copy of KTP
 Recent photograph, size 4×6

I greatly appreciate the time you spend for review ing my application, and the opportunity for an interview which I can
attend at your most convenient time. I can be reached by phone or e-mail any time.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Yours sincerely,

Noni Devitasari Amanda

3. The covering letter

1) Response
2) Enclosed
3) Suitable
4) Relevant
5) Invaluable
6) Benefited
7) Challenges
 8) Interview
9) Reverences
10) Further

4. Starting and ending formal letters

1. Informal letter you should put your name and address at right or left top corner of the letter
2. In formal letter you can put the name and address of the person you’re writing after your name and address
3. If you don’t know the person you’re writing to, you can start with “Dear Sir / Madam”. If you start with this, you
should end “Yours faithfully”.
Here’s an example:
“Dear Sir / Madam
I am writing to apply for…”
End:
“I look forward to hearing from you
Yours faithfully
(your name)”
4. In most business correspondence, you can start with “Dear Mr / Dear Ms” + surname. You should end the letter
with “Yours sincerely”.
For example:
“Dear Mr Smith” (Dear Ms Smith)
I am writing to enquire about your prices…”
End:
“An early reply would be appreciated / I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.”
Yours sincerely
(your name)”
5. You can write the person’s first name and use a more friendly ending. Here’s an example:
“Dear (+ first name)
Just a quick note to remind you about …”
And
“Best wishes / Kind regards
(your name)”
6. To Whom It May Concern implies that the information discussed in the letter can go to any relevant party within
the organization. In the other hand Dear Sir or Madam implies that you have one specific person in mind for this
letter, but do not know their name, title, or gender.

5. Using grammar: ... -ing clauses

1. Spending
2. Being
3. Having recently completed
4. Having recently passed
5. Dealing with
6. Having

6. Using grammar: should

1. If they need more info, they need to get in touch much more.
2. If we didn't do the payment immedieatly, they would take us to the court.
3. If we find any cheaper product elsewhere, they would be happy to pay you back the difference in the cost.
4. Should you wish to discuss about this much further, please create an appointment thorugh my PA
5. Should there be any vacancies available, we will contact you as earliest possible opportunity
 7. Writing a covering letter

Noni Devitasari Amanda

Jl. H. Runa no.130
Tangerang
089878675434
nonidevitasari16@gmail.com
25 August 2020

Karina Wilson
45 Shally Way
Liverpool, England
+62 21 - 52764590
corporatgaruda@gmail.co.id

Dear Mrs. Karina Wilson,

I’m pleased to be applying for the position of Technical Training Engineer at Garuda Indonesia in Liverpool, England . As
a mechanical engineer with 6+ years in the field, I believe that my extensive experience working with 3D CAD Software –
SolidWorks, in particular – to architect and execute lightweight materials creation will contribute greatly to your
organization.
I am recognized for my attention to detail and precision in the handling and manipulation of fragile materials. Moreover, I
have a proven track record of expert communication, having worked as a liaison between various teams, including design,
production, quality assurance, and machine shop floor personnel.
What draws me most to your company is your work in the healthcare industry. During my time at SeedSecure, I learned the
demands of working in an FDA-regulated environment and pride myself on maintaining the utmost adherence to safety and
sanitation rules and regulations. Furthermore, I make a priority of studying the latest industry trends and best practices,
ensuring that myself and my team are bringing the most current standards to the shop floor.
Enclosed you will find my resume, which further details my skills, experience, and qualifications. I look forward to further
discussing with you how I can contribute to the goals of your organization. Please contact me at your earliest convenience
via email at nonidevitasari16@gmail.com or by phone at +62 876 5409 5643.  

Sincerely,
Noni Devitasari Amanda