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Reading a Job Application

B1 (Intermediate)Reading

Reading a Job Application

Read a formal job application email and understand it. A B1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.

Reading a Job Application
LevelB1 (Intermediate)Words181Reading time2 min

Read this email applying for a job. Then answer the questions.

To: careers@greenleaf.com
Subject: Application for Marketing Assistant

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Assistant, which I saw advertised on your website. I recently graduated with a diploma in Business, and I have one year of experience working part-time in a small marketing company.

I am hard-working, creative and organised, and I am confident that I could make a valuable contribution to your team. I am especially interested in social media marketing, which I understand is an important part of this role. I have attached my CV for your consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application at an interview. Thank you for your time.

Yours faithfully,
Aisha Rahman

Key words
  • apply – to make a formal request, for example for a job
  • position – a job or role in a company
  • graduate – to complete a course of study and receive a qualification
  • contribution – something you give or do to help achieve something
  • CV – a document listing your education and work experience

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.What job is Aisha applying for?
"Application for Marketing Assistant."
2.Where did she see the job advertised?
"which I saw advertised on your website."
3.What qualification does she have?
"I recently graduated with a diploma in Business."
4.How much work experience does she have?
"one year of experience working part-time in a small marketing company."
5.How does Aisha describe herself?
"I am hard-working, creative and organised."
6.What is she especially interested in?
"I am especially interested in social media marketing."
7.What does "CV" mean?
A CV is a document listing your education and work experience.
8.What does Aisha hope will happen next?
"I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application at an interview."

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