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Unit 20 Lesson 6
Applying for a job
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• discussed the requirements of a job application
• identified the differences between two letters
• rearranged and punctuated a job application
• written an application for a job
A If you want to write an application for a job, what are the things that you must mention? Work in pairs and make a short list.
B Look at the two following applications. The first one is written in an outdated style and the second one is written in a more modern style. How are these two letters different? Work in pairs and discuss with your partner. What aspects make the letter more modern?
Dear Sir,
With due respect and humble submission. I beg most respectfully to state that as per advertisement in "The Bangladesh Observer" for a sales officer, I am hereby offering myself as a candidate for the same. My bio-data and other necessary documents are attached herewith for your kind perusal and sympathetic consideration.
I shall be highly grateful if my application is sympathetically considered. I shall leave no stone unturned to prove my worth as a sales officer.
Yours most faithfully,
Md Idris Ali
Dated, Dhaka
Thel6lhFebruary,2000
Rajshahi 16 Feb, 2000
Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in "The Bangladesh Observer" on 14.2.2000, I am applying for the post of a Sales Officer. I am enclosing my CV and 2 photographs with this letter.
I hope you will consider my application and kindly give me an opportunity to prove my ability.
Yours sincerely
Md Azharuddin
C Here is an application for the post of a lecturer but It is written in the form of a paragraph and without any punctuation marks, (a) Rewrite it in the proper format, (b) insert punctuation marks, (c) rearrange the lines so that the letter becomes organised.
the principal shah makdum college rajshahi 325/2 shaheb bazar rajshahi 6206 15 may 2001 sir my full particulars including my academic qualifications and experience are enclosed for your consideration i enclose a bank draft of taka 100 two passport size photographs certified copies of my educational records and achievements in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities in response to your advertisement in the bangladesh observer of 25 april i would like to apply for the post of lecturer in english I would be grateful if you kindly consider me for the post.
D Here is an advertisement for a job. Read it and write an application for it.
Wanted Data Collectors
A foreign NGO, conducting a nationwide survey, is looking for young and energetic data collectors, ff you are below forty, and willing to travel, apply with your bio-data and two passport size photographs. Students can also apply. This is a part time job and will involve going to different places for short periods. Job experience is not necessary. Preference will be given to people from Marketing, Economics or Sociology. Apply to GPO Box 650 by November 2001.
Focus:
Skills.
Speaking, intensive reading, writing letters. Functions.
Identifying old and new styles of writing letters.
Grammar/Structure.
Punctuation marks, stylistic features of letters.
Vocabulary.
humble, submission, perusal, co-curricular, extra-curricular.
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Unit 20 Lesson 6
Applying for a job
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• discussed the requirements of a job application
• identified the differences between two letters
• rearranged and punctuated a job application
• written an application for a job
A If you want to write an application for a job, what are the things that you must mention? Work in pairs and make a short list.
B Look at the two following applications. The first one is written in an outdated style and the second one is written in a more modern style. How are these two letters different? Work in pairs and discuss with your partner. What aspects make the letter more modern?
Dear Sir,
With due respect and humble submission. I beg most respectfully to state that as per advertisement in "The Bangladesh Observer" for a sales officer, I am hereby offering myself as a candidate for the same. My bio-data and other necessary documents are attached herewith for your kind perusal and sympathetic consideration.
I shall be highly grateful if my application is sympathetically considered. I shall leave no stone unturned to prove my worth as a sales officer.
Yours most faithfully,
Md Idris Ali
Dated, Dhaka
Thel6lhFebruary,2000
Rajshahi 16 Feb, 2000
Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in "The Bangladesh Observer" on 14.2.2000, I am applying for the post of a Sales Officer. I am enclosing my CV and 2 photographs with this letter.
I hope you will consider my application and kindly give me an opportunity to prove my ability.
Yours sincerely
Md Azharuddin
C Here is an application for the post of a lecturer but It is written in the form of a paragraph and without any punctuation marks, (a) Rewrite it in the proper format, (b) insert punctuation marks, (c) rearrange the lines so that the letter becomes organised.
the principal shah makdum college rajshahi 325/2 shaheb bazar rajshahi 6206 15 may 2001 sir my full particulars including my academic qualifications and experience are enclosed for your consideration i enclose a bank draft of taka 100 two passport size photographs certified copies of my educational records and achievements in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities in response to your advertisement in the bangladesh observer of 25 april i would like to apply for the post of lecturer in english I would be grateful if you kindly consider me for the post.
D Here is an advertisement for a job. Read it and write an application for it.
Wanted Data Collectors
A foreign NGO, conducting a nationwide survey, is looking for young and energetic data collectors, ff you are below forty, and willing to travel, apply with your bio-data and two passport size photographs. Students can also apply. This is a part time job and will involve going to different places for short periods. Job experience is not necessary. Preference will be given to people from Marketing, Economics or Sociology. Apply to GPO Box 650 by November 2001.
Focus:
Skills.
Speaking, intensive reading, writing letters. Functions.
Identifying old and new styles of writing letters.
Grammar/Structure.
Punctuation marks, stylistic features of letters.
Vocabulary.
humble, submission, perusal, co-curricular, extra-curricular.