Writing Cover Letter

I Fill in the blanks (1-15) in the cover letter below with the prepositions from the lists.

during; for; on; of; in; with; for; for; of; at; from; forward; in; for; for

  

Ms. Harriet Fauchetti

Director of Corporate Web Development

Reaching Out, Inc.

423 Clifton Avenue

San Jose, CA 95128

Dear Ms. Fauchetti,

Your advertisement  1)_______ an Interactive Web Designer  interested  me because 2)_______ my enthusiasm for Web development/design and my strong desire to continue working and building a career in that field. My résumé is enclosed 3)_______  your consideration.

4)_______  recent years, I have utilized  my creative, analytical and problem-solving skills to complete several Web-related projects with Higher IT Experience, both independently and as a project team member. These include  the following:

·       building, programming, testing and refining an enrolment-tracking application with an intuitive user interface;

·       designing and developing one module for the successful, timely release  5)_______ a new product;

·       designing and implementing a Web user interface;

·       creating a process and templates for production of JPEG images 6)_______  hotel Web sites

Prior to that time, I gained solid experience as a programmer/analyst, a software architect and a software /support engineer. Key activities included    database development and troubleshooting, small-business application development and interactive product testing. My ability to understand and analyse complex problems; communicate with clients to assess their needs; and develop innovative, practical solutions enabled   me to make a worthwhile contribution to each of my employers 7)_______  that period.

As I prepare  to close out my work 8)_______  the software application I developed 9)_______  Higher IT Experience, I am beginning  to search 10)_______  an employment situation that will allow   me to use my existing experience and skills in Web  development/design while also offering potential opportunities to expand and enhance my professional strengths.

I am definitely interested 11)_______  being considered for the position of Interactive Web Designer 12)_______ Reaching Out and would like  to arrange an interview 13)_______  your earliest convenience to discuss how I can contribute  to your team. I look 14)_______  to hearing   15)_______  you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Alan Bartly

Alan Bartly

II It is important to write Cover Letter using appropriate language. Informal language may sometimes be acceptable in cover letters, but more formal alternatives will create a more professional impression. Complete the following table using the formal words from the letter in Task I.

Informal		Formal
to use	ð
useful	ð
to want	ð
to talk about	ð
to make able	ð
boss	ð
to look for	ð
work/job	ð

III OVER to YOU. Write a similar cover letter listing your skills and experience.

Using the telephone. Business English

1 Watch the video   and put the words into the gaps in the text.

- Hello. My name is Edward Green. I (1)____ to speak to Mr. Smith, please. - I am sorry but Mr. Smith is not (2)____. - OK.  I’ll bring back.  Does Mr. Smith have a (3)_____? - I’m sorry but the (4)_____ is confidential. - OK. (5)______. - It’s very difficult to speak to Mr. Smith. - Yes, I know.	available
	Thank you
	direct line
	would like
	number
-Good morning. RUYJ Advertising. - Good morning. (6)_____ Don Bradley. Can I talk to Phil Watson, please? - What (7)_____ are you from, please? - Binary systems. - I’ll put you (8)____. - Phil Watson’s (9)_____. - Good (10)____. Can I talk to Phil, please? - Can I ask (11)____, please? -  Don Bradley from Binary systems. - Well, Mr. Bradley, I’m afraid Phil’s not in the office (12)____. Can I (13)____ or would you like to ring him on his mobile phone? - I’ll try his mobile. Can I have the number, please? - 080254377 - Just let me check that: 08 02 543 77. - (14)____. - Thanks.
	company
	morning
	through
	at the moment
	That’s it
	This is
	take your message
	phone
	who’s calling
-         Hello. Phil Watson. -         Hello, Phil. This is Don Bradley. -          Hello, Don. Sorry to (15)___ you waiting. (16)_____ -          I’m fine thanks. Can we meet? We have a new product and I want you to see it.
	How are you?
	keep
-         Hello. Mr. Smith’s office. -         Hello. My name is Edward Green from Bibery Systems. I (17)____ earlier. I would like to (18)____ to Mr. Smith, please. -         I’m afraid Mr. Smith isn’t in the office at the moment. Can I ask (19)____? -         It is very important. I (20)___ Bibery Systems, we’ve got a new product and I want Mr. Smith to see it. -          Please send the product (21)____ by mail, Mr. Green. -         I would like Mr. Smith to see the product and would like to talk to Mr. Smith (22)____.  (23)_____ -         You could try (24)_____ this afternoon. -         Thank you. Goodbye.
	what it is about
	speak
	When is a good time to call?
	represent
	rang
	ringing
	direct
	specifications