Job Descriptions

Exercise 1

a.She mainly works with corporate clients, and local and central government.
b.She spends most of her time advising clients on how best to implement
environmental management systems.
c.Her most recent job was a project to reduce levels of carbon dioxide in Zimbabwe.
d.Her next project is in Romania.
e.She left university in 1986.

Exercise 2

Our new 200-seat restaurant is opening in May and we are looking for waiters,
waitresses
and kitchen staff .
If you are a friendly and outgoing person who is not afraid of hard work , we have the
job and hours to suit you.
For more information, contact Helen on 442399.

Typist/Receptionist required for a busy office . Typing and shorthand between 80 and
120 wpm (words per minute). We will give preference to applicants who have
experience of using word processors and computers.

Telephone sales executive.
We want a positive person who is willing to work hard and can use their own initiative
. You must be lively and have good sense of humour and a clear speaking voice.

You will receive thorough training to enable you to inform potential customers of the
benefits of advertising with us.

Accounts clerk
The successful candidate will have had experience of book-keeping and banking
procedures.

The position calls for VDU and secretarial skills plus the ability to work as part of a
team .

An attractive salary is offered as well as a company pension scheme.

Exercise 3

Dear Sir
With reference to your advertisement in today's "Morning News", I am interested in
applying for the position of accounts clerk with your company.
Could you please send me further details and an application form .
Yours faithfully

Dear Sir
I would like to apply for the position of accounts clerk with your company.
I enclose my application form.
I am at present working as a secretary in the accounts office at TW Industries. My
duties include audio and copy typing with correspondence and telephone enquiries .
Twice a week I have been going to evening classes in book-keeping and I intend to
take an examination in three months.
I am applying for the position because I would like an opportunity to make more use
of my training.
I would be available for interview at any time.
I hope that you will consider my application favourably .
Yours faithfully

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