Diana's English Class
EMPLOYMENT
WRITING A COVER LETTER
WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?
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When you are applying for a job, you need to include a cover letter, or a letter of application, with your resume. This letter is a separate document addressed to the company to which you are applying. It describes your strengths and your qualifications.
DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH COVER LETTERS?
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Have you ever written a cover letter before? Have you ever seen a cover letter written by another person? What do you already know about cover letters?
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Watch this short video from business magazine's YouTube channel:
After you watch...
Learn idioms
idiom: an expression or phrase particular to a language or culture; the meaning of the phrase is not easy to guess even if you know all of the individual words.
These are some idioms found in the video. Watch the video again and see if you notice these phrases.
stay abreast of
boil it down to
hiring landscape
name drop
one step ahead
take the initiative
time to shine
stand out
Listen again. Fill the blank with the idiom that you hear.
1. The ever changing ______________________ makes it harder than ever to __________________ what works and what doesn't.
2. We've _______________________ the basics to keep you _______________________ of the job seeking masses.
3. Show that you can follow instructions, but also ___________________________ by expressing interest in the position.
4. How do I _____________________? Most recruiters agree that you take this opportunity to ________________________.
5. ________________________ if you have an established contact within the company.
Match the meaning to the vocabulary word.
1. stand out
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2. name drop
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3. hiring landscape
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4. one step ahead
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5. time to shine
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6. take the initiative
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7. stay abreast of
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8. boil it down to
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a. to mention the name of an important person that you know.
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b. to keep informed about
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c. to do something useful without being asked
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d. to be noticed
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e. moment to be recognized
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f. to be better prepared or to have an advantage
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g. to see the main reason or the basic part of something
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h. the job situation or environment
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