It is a valuableopportunityfor youto communicatea few keyfacts about yourselfand

Yoursuitability for the position in question. It also givesyou a chanceto demonstrate

Yourability to write a clearand well-structured businessdocumentin English.Thusit is

Necessaryto proofreadyourcoveringletter carefullyand to makesureit doesnot contain

Errorsof anykind.

Likemost professionalcorrespondence, a coveringletter ideally hasa three-part

structure consistingof:

An introductory paragraph stating the purpose of the letter;

A main part (one or more paragraphs) with the most important information;

A concluding paragraph bringing the letter to a close and a final sentence inviting

Further contact.

Read the covering letter below, then match these functions (a-f) with the

Sentence or sentences in the letter (1-10) which express them. Each function

Can be used more than once.

A Referring to any relevant work experience you have in the field

B Identifying your current status

C Referring to future contact

D Explaining how you found out about the position

E Demonstrating an interest in the firm to which you are applying

F Highlighting particular skills, qualifications or accomplishments

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US) resume or resume

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Write an application letter of your own in response to one of the job

advertisements on page 196 or to one you have found. You should:

Structure your letter in three parts;

Include the functions listed in Exercise 16;

Write your letter in an appropriate style;

Proofread the text carefully.

When you have finished writing, exchange letters with a partner and proofread

His or her letter. Circle any mistakes you find.

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The job interview gives an employer an opportunity to form an impression of you as a

Person and to decide whether you would be suited to join the firm. An interviewer will

Typically pose questions which invite a wide range of possible responses and lead to

Discussion.

Read these questions, typically posed in an interview for a legal position.

Which do you think would be most difficult for you to answer?

1 What can you tell me about yourself?

2 What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?

3 Why did you decide to study law?

4 What was the most valuable experience you had in law school?

5 What qualities do you think a good lawyer needs to have?

6 Which accomplishment are you most proud of?

7 What do you know about this firm?

8 Why do you want to work for this firm?

9 Why should we hire you?

10 How would you describe your ideal job / boss / law firm?

11 What can you tell me about your work experience?

You will hear a candidate, Mr Berger, being interviewed for one of the

Positions described in the job adverts on page 196. Listen to the interview.

Which position has he applied for?

Listen again and tick the questions in Exercise 18 the interviewer asks.

Answer these questions.

1 Why does Mr Berger want to work for the firm?

2 Why is Mr Berger already familiar with London?

3 What kind of work does Mr Berger do in his present job?

4 What does Mr Berger ask the interviewer about the firm?

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