M4 Reading Lesson 4: Job application + essay

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3,4

We gaan ons eerst voorbereiden op de leesopdracht

Heb jij wel eens gesolliciteerd? Zo ja, hoe ging dat? Via email, persoonlijk of misschien zelfs wel via app?

Op de volgende dia's ga je een stukje uit een sollicitatie lezen. Daarna volgen er wat vragen 

Part one

Outline why you are applying for this job. Use this space to describe your relevant qualification, skills and experience and indicate why they are suitable for this role.

 I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college. I have recently completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT Level 2 Certificate). The course covered book-keeping, recording income and receipts and basic costing. We used a wide range of computer packages, and I picked up the accounting skills easily. I was able to work alone with very little extra help. I passed the course with merit. I believe my success was due to my thorough work, my numeracy skills and my attention to detail. During the course, I had experience of working to deadlines and working under pressure. Although this was sometimes stressful, I always completed my work on time.

Part two

Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I have not practised my skills in a business setting, and I am now looking for an opportunity to do so. I am particularly looking for a job in a small company such as yours, as I believe I will be able to interact with a wider range of people, and as a result, learn more skills. I would like to progress within a company and gain more responsibilities over the years.

Part three

Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have experience in working in an office environment. Before starting the accounting course, I worked for 6 months in a recruitment office as a receptionist. My duties involved meeting and greeting clients and visitors, taking phone calls, audio and copy typing and checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash and mail records. Through this work, I developed my verbal and written communication skills. I had to speak confidently to strangers and deliver clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team environment. I believe the office appreciated my friendly manner and efficient work.

True or False?

1. The candidate has a qualification in accounting.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

2. The candidate has a university degree in accounting.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

3. The candidate has worked as an accountant before.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

4. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a receptionist.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

5. The candidate is familiar with some accounting software.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

6. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office environment.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

7. The candidate has experience of record-keeping.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

8. The candidate wants to learn on the job.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

9. The candidate has a maths qualification.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

10. The candidate can work by herself.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

11. The candidate intends to study a further accounting course.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

12. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

13. Deadlines do not stress the candidate.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

14. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm.

1. True
2. False
3. Doesn't say

Over to you

Essay

Write an essay (about 200 words) in which you apply for the job of your dreams. What job would that be? Where? And why should they hire you?