English Exercises: APPLYING FOR A JOB

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applying for a job
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APPLYING FOR A JOB: EASY COVER LETTER WITH BLANKS.
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Applying for a job
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Test - Applying for a job (4 pages)
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APPLYING FOR A JOB - COVER LETTER
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LETTER OF APPLICATION
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Reading Comprehension

APPLYING FOR A JOB

Pre-Intermediate English

Read the following job advertisements:

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1. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street, Leeds	2. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.
3. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754	4. Teacher Needed: Hania's Playschool needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licences. For more information visit Hania's Playschool in Leicester Square
5. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132	6. University positions open: The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Bristol for more information

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Comprehension Questions

Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person

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A) Jane McInnery. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time position. She would like to work with people and enjoys public relation work.

The best job for Jane is:

B) Mark Cohen. Mark graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.

The best job for Mark is:

C) Kasia Page. Kasia is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evening.

The best job for Kasia is:

D) Alice Plant. Alice was trained as a secretary and has 6 years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.

The best job for Alice is:

E) Julian Smith. Julian went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.

The best job for Julian is:

F) Vincent Fish. Vincent loves working with children and has an education licence from the city of Birmingham. He would like to work with young children.

The best job for Vincent is: