Sunday, March 22, 2009

2 theme of Reference or Recommendation and Testimonial

Dear Mr. Fuks

Michael Plehanov

Thank you for your letter of 15 March, asking a reference for Michael Plehanov.
It is a pleasure to offer comments on this specialist.

I have known Michael for over then 3 years,
since he joined our company. During this time he deAlt efficiently with developing and supporting of IT infrastructure of the company. He also proved himself to be a resourceful and hardworking engineer.

Michael is a natural engineer with skills of good organiser.
He has shown himself as efficient, responsible and creative specialist. He always makes the most of the resources and opprtunities available to him.

He is a communicative person and works well independently. He pays due attention to detail. He was punctual and frequently worked late when we had a deadline to meet.

He has
extensive experience of working in IT and wide skills in different directions of IT from network and security technologies to different system services and databases. I would recommend Mr. Plehanov as an outstanding researcher and high quality specialist, and feel sure that he would be a valuable asset to his future employers.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate (feel free) to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Me

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Example of Covering Letter

Dear Ms Walker

I am writing to apply for the position of Senior System Engineer which you advertised on the website of your company.

I am currently employed as System Engineer in a medium-sized trade company. However I am seeking a position which will offer a greater challenge and more prospects.

In my last job, I was responsible for supporting of the IT-infrastructure for the firm and for co-ordinating the work of the outsource teams. I was also involved in negotiating contracts with outsource companies, setting their targets and monitor their performance. In the last two months, I have been engaged in setting up dedicated network connections with remote stores and shops.

I have extensive experience in the Information Technologies, having worked for three companies dealing in different brunches from state and governmental to science and commercial. I think that I work well under pressure as I have organised several IT Project launches when I had to meet tight deadlines. Although I never avoid responsibility, I am able to delegate authority to more junior engineers whenever possible.

As for my personal qualities I am a creative person , with many ideas for applying different IT technologies which would interest your company Most people say that I am very energetic with the ability to motivate staff and get results. I consider myself to be extremely efficient because I always make the most of the resources available to me.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet you to discuss my application at greater length.
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My question:
Will you report to your Manager about your fatal mistake if it raises fatal crash of the system?

Covering Letter

The example of a covering letter to CV.

A Personal Qualities

B Skills / activities

C Useful phrases

creative
dynamic
efficient
energetic
methodical
perceptive
responsible
well-organised

communication skills
interpersonal skills
organisational ability
I was responsible for
... co-ordinating
... developing
... implementing
... initiating
... liaising
... monitoring
... negotiating
... organising
... reviewing
... setting up

I can work / perform well under pressure.
I am willing to take the initiative.
I have proven track record in ...
I have extensive knowledge in / of ...
I am able to delegate ...
I can work effectively in a team.
I am fluent in ...
I have a good knowledge of ...


Complete the letter using suitable words and phrases from the Useful language box. The letter in brackets indicates which column you should check to find the correct word or phrase.

Dear Ms Walker

I am writing to .....1..... for the position of Managing Director which you advertised ……2…… the International Herald Tribune, dated 22 April.

I am ……3…. employed as Marketing Director in a medium-sized cosmetics company. However I am seeking a position which will offer a greater challenge and more…4………...

In my last job, I was responsible for …….5………. a sales strategy for the firm and for co-ordinating the work of the advertising, sales and marketing personnel. I was also …………6…… in negotiating contracts with overseas agents and distributors, setting their sales targets and ………7……. their performance. In the last six months, I have been engaged in ………8……. up franchising networks in Eastern Europe.

I have extensive experience in the cosmetics industry, having worked for three companies dealing in health and beauty ….9….. . I think that I work well under pressure as I have organised several product launches when I had to meet tight……10…….. . Although I never avoid responsibility, I am able to ………11……authority to more junior managers whenever possible.

As for my personal……12………, I am a creative person , with many ideas for exciting new products which would interest your company Most people say that I am very energetic with the ability to ……13….staff and get results. I consider myself to be extremely efficient because I always make the most of the resources …….14……to me.

I would …..15 …. the opportunity to meet you to discuss my application at greater length.










































1

apply

6

Involved

11

delegate

2

in

7

monitoring

12

qualities

3

currently

8

Setting

13

motivate

4

responsibility

9

Products

14

available

5

devising

10

deadlines

15

welcome