SOME USEFUL PHRASES TO USE WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB

Here are some common phrases you can use when applying for a job. Put in the correct prepositions – to  of  under  in  for

1. I would like to apply………. the position……….
2. If you would like to discuss this ……….more detail
3. I enjoy working……….pressure.
4. I was………..charge……….
5. I was responsible……….
6. With reference……….

Now complete the following covering letter by adding the correct prepositions. (A covering letter is a letter of introduction or motivation that accompanies a curriculum vitae (CV), résumé or similar document.  A covering letter is important because it links your skills, qualifications and experience to the job you are applying for.)

Dear Mr Saleh

I am writing ……….apply ……….the position of Editorial Assistant which was advertised ……….the latest edition of China News.

I am currently working……….a Brazilian Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to pursue a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice ………. the attached CV, I graduated with a degree………. European Literature…. Tokyo International University in Japan. With reference ………..the job in question, at university I gained considerable experience working………. the student magazine and was ……….charge……….the editorial team and I am familiar with editing techniques. I work well ………. pressure and enjoy working………. a team. In addition, I write and speak both English and German fluently.

I am available………. interview next week should you wish to discuss my application……….more detail.

Please do not hesitate ………..contact me if you require further information……….me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Joan Smith

ANSWERS

1. I would like to apply FOR the position OF…
2. If you would like to discuss this IN more detail
3. I enjoy working UNDER pressure.
4. I was IN charge OF….
5. I was responsible FOR…
6. With reference TO…

Dear Mr Saleh

I am writing TO apply FOR the position of Editorial Assistant which was advertised IN the latest edition of China News.

I am currently working IN/AT a Brazilian Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to pursue a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice IN the attached CV, I graduated with a degree IN European Literature FROM/AT Tokyo International University in Japan. With reference TO the job in question, while AT university I gained considerable experience working ON the student magazine and was IN charge OF the editorial team and I am familiar with editing techniques. I work well UNDER pressure and enjoy working IN/WITH a team. In addition, I write and speak both English and German fluently.

I am available FOR interview next week should you wish to discuss my application IN more detail. Please do not hesitate TO contact me if you require and further information FROM me.

I look forward to hearing FROM you.

Yours sincerely

Joan Smith