By the end of this exercise, you can understand a job advertisement and a letter of application in English, match jobs to their definitions, and use key vocabulary for applying.
Free Year 9 English practice: read a hotel job advertisement and application letter, match jobs to definitions, and learn key vocabulary for applying.
Read the job advertisement and Amy’s application email carefully. Then answer the questions below.
Receptionist, Waterfront Hotel (4-star)
We are offering a job in one of the largest hotels in Melbourne, one of the most amazing cities in the country.
Are you able to:
We require:
We offer:
Send your CV and letter of application to Dan Pitt.
Dear Mr Pitt,
I would like to apply for the job as receptionist at the Waterfront Hotel. I have one and a half years of work experience in this field. As a student in Cork (Republic of Ireland), I worked part time in a B & B for guests from all over the world, so I am easily able to deal with people from different countries. In my current temporary job in Australia I have six months of experience as a receptionist at the Flying Emu Lodge, where I check in guests and work as part of a small team.
Now I am looking for more permanent work as part of a larger team.
In addition to my work experience I have strong skills in communication, customer service and administration. I also have good computer skills.
I think that I work more efficiently than most people my age because of my experience, and my skills qualify me for this job.
Please find my CV attached. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Amy Wynner
1. The Waterfront Hotel is in .
2. The hotel is looking for a .
3. The hotel wants someone who can work in a .
4. Amy is from .
5. In Cork, Amy worked in a .
6. Her current job in Australia is .
7. At the Flying Emu Lodge, Amy works as a .
8. Amy says she is looking for a more job.
What do these people do? Choose the correct job for each definition.
1. This person cuts and styles hair. →
2. This person builds things out of wood, such as furniture or doors. →
3. This person repairs or builds machines. →
4. This person cooks food in a restaurant or hotel. →
5. This person helps sick people in a hospital. →
6. This person repairs pipes in buildings. →
7. This person books holidays and flights for customers. →
8. This person works with patients who have injuries. →
9. This person uses games, music and art in classes with young children. →
10. This person installs and repairs electrical systems. →
These are important words you need when you apply for a job. Choose the word that fits each sentence.
1. A document that lists your education, skills and work experience is called a .
2. When you want a job, you write a letter of .
3. The person who welcomes guests at a hotel desk is the .
4. If you are always on time, you are .
5. People you have worked for before who say good things about you are your .
6. A job you do for a short time only, not forever, is a job.
7. Amy says she can deal with guests from different .
8. The money you earn from your job each month is your .
Imagine you want to apply for a job at a hotel, a restaurant, or a shop in an English-speaking country. Write a short application email (6–8 sentences).
• Which job are you applying for?
• Do you have any experience (work, volunteering, helping at home)?
• Which strengths do you have? (reliable, punctual, good communication skills, self-motivated, work well in a team)
• Why would you be good for this job?
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