## Step 2 - Reading

#### Covering letter

You are going to read a job advertisement and a covering letter (i.e. an application letter).

- Read the texts and do assignment 1.
- Read the texts again and do assignment 2 and 3.

#### Advertisement

Wanted We are a well reputed company that has shown growth during the past six decades. In our Brighton office we are looking for a dynamic: IT Support Officer: the ideal candidate would have a diploma in IT with 3-5 years experience of installing software, SQL data base, ERP and MS Office (expertise in Excel and Access). The candidate should also show professional integrity, initiative, flexibility, effective performance under pressure, good communication skills and should be able to build up excellent working relationships. A very attractive salary awaits the ideal candidate. Send us your CV and cover letter to hr7@cyber.net.co.uk

#### Covering letter

Dear Sir / Madam, I would like to apply for the job of IT Support Officer as advertised on your company’s website. For the past four years I have worked in IT with Brown’s. Because the company is moving to another part of the country, I will be made redundant in two weeks’ time. My present job involves various IT duties in person and by phone. I also deal with IT questions, handle incoming calls, handle incoming and outgoing post, order printer consumables. Before this job I did an internship at Brightston’s in North Street, Invertown and gained experience with the MS Office package. I am available for an interview at any time and could start work immediately. Please find attached a copy of my CV for more information. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, David Scrivener

#### Assignment 1

The paragraphs of the advertisment and the letter are mixed up.

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.
Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).

#### Assignment 2

The paragraphs are still in the wrong order.

- (On your own) read the paragraphs and reconstruct the advertertisment and the letter.
- (In your group) discuss your answers.

#### Assignment 3

Divide the texts into four parts.

- Each one of you takes a part.
- Write three questions about it.
- Give your questions to your group members.
- Answer the questions.
- Check the answers.

You could also swap your questions with another group.