Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34. A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer’s attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job. Like a resume, the letter...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer’s attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.
Like a resume, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with prefessional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the resume must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them “negotiable.” However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don’t want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from “Select Readings – Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to _______.
A. advertise a product to attract more customers
B. present what he/she wants from the job
C. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview
D. get further information about the company
57 Ha Nam Street, Dong Da, Ha Noi 2 September, 2017
Director
Hear to Heart Charity Office
15 Ha Thanh Street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing with regard to apply for the post of a volunteer cashier at Heart to Heart Charity Office. Last night, I saw the advertisment " Volunteer Activities" program on TV.
I have experience of doing office work. Last summer I had a chance to volunteer at Happy Mind Charity Centre as a front office worker. There, I welcome visiting donors an volunteers as well.
I'm reliable and hard- working. I used to pick money up on the street and I gave it to the police station in order to find out a person who lost it. And then, I'm nominated in newspaper.
Moreover, I used to gather lots money in order that I could give it to people who live in centre of VN after the flood.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
(Name)
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