Step 6 - Writing

Writing an application letter

Je gaat leren hoe je een sollicitatiebrief schrijft in het Engels.

An application letter

Met een sollicitatiebrief stel je jezelf voor aan een werkgever. Er zijn vier belangrijke punten die je in je brief moet verwerken:

  1. Geef aan op welke baan je solliciteert en waar je de vacature gevonden hebt.
  2. Geef informatie over jezelf. (Dit hoeft niet als je een CV meestuurt).
  3. Geef de naam, adres en telefoonnummer van twee referenties. (Mensen die informatie over je kunnen geven).
  4. Geef aan dat je beschikbaar bent voor een sollicitatiegesprek.

Useful Key Phrases

Hieronder staan een aantal zinnen die je in je brief kunt gebruiken:

Application letter 1

Application letter 2

3 Mountjoy Drive

Cork

8908907

 

Handy Motors

Dublin Street

Cork

 

11/12/20

 

Dear Sirs,

I wish to apply for the job of mechanic as advertised in the Evening Herald of 9/12/20.

 

I am 26 years old and have just moved to the area. I am eager to start work and get settled as quickly as possible. I finished my mechanics apprenticeship 3 years ago and have been working in a busy garage since then. I have an NCVA certificate in Motor mechanics. I am reliable and I like to work hard. I think you would find me a valuable worker.

 

I enclose the following names as referees:

Mary Murray              Bill Caldwell

Principal                     Director

Inver College              CMS Motors

Dublin 7                      Dublin 2

01 3453456                 01 6786789

 

I am available for interview at your convenience.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

William O’Connor

 

2520 Vista Avenue
Olympia, Washington 98501
June 19, 2020

 

Mr. Bob Trimm, Personnel Manager
Importers Inc.
587 Lilly Road

 

Dear Mr. Trimm,

 

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.

I especially would like to point out that I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tacoma and was hired directly upon graduation due to my expertise in port authority regulations.

 

During the four years that I worked for Shoreman and Co., I further deepened my knowledge of the fast changing regulatory laws in our state. My employer also thought highly enough of my abilities to promote me to head legal researcher after my first year of employment.

I look forward to an opportunity to personally discuss the position with you. I will call you within the next five days to arrange an interview.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kenneth Beare

 

 

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