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Andreea Raluca Constantin

Choose a job advertisement from a Romanian newspaper/ online recruitment agency. The advert should be for students/ young people without experience (entry level). Using the model of business letter presented during the seminar, write your own cover letter/ letter of application/ application letter for the respective job. You can use the model and instructions below, or any other similar examples, as long as you write the letter from your point of view and with as much genuine information as possible. Bring as evidence, the advert from the newspaper.

SUGGESTED MODEL Job Application Letters

Write job application letters that identify a specific area of employment, summarize your qualifications for the job, refer to an enclosed CV, and request the next step of the application process, usually an interview. Application letters are usually just one page and consist of three sections: 1. Front matter. State that you are applying for a specific job title or field. If you learned of the job from an advertisement, mention that. If it is a person, mention the person who referred you or told you about the job. 2. Body. Explain specifically why you are qualified for the job. Describe education and work experience (only if you have) and any other activities that display relevant talents, such as foreign-language proficiencies and leadership or supervisory experience. 3. End matter. Refer to your enclosed CV and express your desire for an interview, stating when and where you will be available for one. In addition, invite further inquiries, and state how you can be contacted. Following is an example of an application letter.

Asist.univ.dr. Andreea Raluca Constantin

Your Street Address City, State Zip Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Month, Day, Year Mr./Ms./Dr. First Name Last Name Title Name of Organization Street or P. O. Box Address City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name, Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information about yourself. 2nd paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter). Demonstrate that you know enough about the employer or position to relate your background to the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit for the employers needs. (Focus on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you.) This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position. 3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. State what you will do to follow up, such as telephone the employer within two weeks. If you will be in the employers location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate when. State that you would be glad to provide the employer with any additional information needed. Thank the employer for her/his consideration.

Yours sincerely, (Your handwritten signature [on hard copy]) Your name typed

Enclosure(s) (refers to resume, etc.)