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7 Look at the job advert. What skills and qualifications do you think it requires? Make a list. Read the covering letter below. Does the applicant mention any of the skills on your list? 8 Mystic Comics are looking for a salesperson to join their international marketing team. Do you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience? Send a CV and covering letter to applications@mysticcomics.com.

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Dear Sir or Madam I'm writing in response to you're advert for a salesperson at JobsOnlineNow.com. My ambition has always been to work in the comic publishing sector and I attach a copy of my CV for your consideration. As you will see, I have ample sales experience and a degree in Marketing. Mystic Comics has a reputation around the world for the quality of its publications, and as a keen reader of your products, I would bring enthusiasm and knowledge to the job of selling them. My previous sales experience has allowed me ot develop the skills that this position requires. I'm a good communicator, with the ability to listen to others and compromise. Self-discipline is another key skill in this field, and my positive sales record demonstrates my ability to remain focused when working alone. I am also able to make the most of difficult circumstances. l've been unemployed since my last company closed, but have been using my time to study Chinese. I'm sure this would be useful when dealing with international clients. Thank you in advance fro considering my application. I can be available for an interview at any time, and look forward to hearing form you in the near future. Yours faithfully Susan James

A covering letter or email is the first thing an employer reads, so it's vital to give the right impression. Look at the checklist below. Then read the covering letter in Exercise 8 again and tick the things it does. Your covering letter checklist a It's addressed to a person in the company. b It says where 1 saw the advert. It says why I'm interested in this job. d It shows I've researched the employer. e It matches my skills and experience to the employer's needs. f It says when I'm free for an interview. g The style is formal. h 1 haven't used contractions. i Spelling is correct throughout.

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10 Find and correct four spelling mistakes and four contractions in the covering letter in Exercise 8. 11 Choose one of the jobs below, or one you would like to do, and write a covering letter. Underline expressions in the letter in Exercise 8 that you could use. UK English US English CV rsum an aerobics instructor the office manager for a large company a civil engineer covering letter cover letter an advertising executive a computer programmer a video game designer

For more practico, go to Una 1 of the Self-study DVD-ROM.