Writing

Sample A Letter of Job Application

Dear Sir or Madam,

I should like to apply for the post of service technician,which you advertised in China Daily today.I studied at Tianjin University of Technology from 2006 to 2010,and graduated with a B.S.in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering.After graduation,I worked in several companies as a service engineer,and a quality-control engineer.I am confident that I am qualified for the job.Now I am eager to start at this position,where I can put into practice the skills gained through academic and professional experiences.

I'm a hardworking and responsible person always looking to improve myself and work in a precise manner.I have always been playing the role of the team leader in the school,and I quite understand the importance of collaborating with my team members.

For more details about my experience and qualifications,you can refer to the resume which I have enclosed with this letter.I am available for an interview anytime from this July to September.

I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your consideration of my application.

Yours faithfully,

Cheng Gong

Enclosure: Resume

Application form

Reference will be pleased to provide upon request.

Task 13

Read the sample letter of job application and work in pairs to complete the following sentences by translating the parts given in Chinese.

1.I studied at Zhongyuan University of Technology and graduated with a B.S.in______（热能与动力工程）.

2.I worked in several companies as a service engineer，and a______（质量控制工程师）.

3.Now I am eager to start at this position，where I can______（付诸实践）the skills gained through academic and professional experiences.

4.I'm always looking to______（提升自己）and work in a precise manner.

5.I have always been______（担任职责）of the team leader in the school.

6.I quite understand the importance of______（与团队成员合作）.

7.Reference will be pleased to______（有需要当即提供）.

Task 14

Write a letter of job application according to your own design of work and check up your writing with your partner.