Unit 4 Listening Test:job interview

Unit 4 listening test

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Writing a formal letter to apply for a job.

Today you are going to write a formal letter to apply for a job.

Here you have the jobs you can apply for:

Actor/Singer wanted for "Music Is My Language"

We are casting for a VIDEO CONTEST.

Shoot: 2 days shooting in London end of February (DATES TBC)

Fee: £250.00 total

Story line : A young musician meets the girl of his dreams on a London bus.

This is a story about finding love through the passion of music.

Really powerfull video for a contest, very excited to be casting this!

We are looking for Actor/singer preferable at least to a basic level. Black Male, aged 23 to 28 from London, United Kingdom

This is a character who looks confident, but in reality hehides behind his music.He makes music, already making waves in the Urban scene; everyone who knows him knows he´s very close to huge success. He´s just waiting for the right inspiration to hit. He´s a great looking guy, too, not that he realises it. His only way to communicate is with music.

Actor/singer preferable at least to a basic level. Black Male, aged 23 to 28 from London, United Kingdom

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Your compositions will be corrected over ten. These are the criteria followed in the correction:

1. Writing plan (5 points): 

• Write both addresses correctly. 
• Include the date. 
• Use the correct opening and closing greetings. 
• Organize your letter into three paragraphs: 
• you reason for writing and where you saw the job advert. 
• your reasons for applying; why you are a good candidate for the job. 
• Mention your CV; thanks and closing greetings. 
• Use, at least, two personal qualities related to the job you are applying for. 

2. Your letter should be clear and to the point. The employer's first impression of you is formed through this document. Check to make sure that the letter is formal and does not contain any slang or informal language. (1 point)


3. Double check that the spelling and grammar are correct. (3 points)

• Use paragraphs and punctuation. 
• Check that tou have used gerunds and infinites correctly. 
• Word order for subject + verb + object 
• Uses of tenses. 

4. You can type or hand-write your letter. However, typing is preferable because it is considered to be more formal and it's easier to read, making it more likely that your letter will get read. Today you're going to hand-writing your letter so pay attention to presentation (margins and clear handwriting). (1 point)

Cheer up! You'll get the job.