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Lesson 12 Follow-up Letters
(
跟进函
)
Key to Exercises
Practice 1
Complete the following chart with the
information given in the samples.
Sample 1
Sample 2
Interviewee
Richard Anderson
Martin
Latch
Interviewer
Mr. Austin
Ms. Janet Jones
Time of
interview
December 28
Not
mentioned
Opening
Security Applications
Senior
Programmer
Qualification(s)
Experience in
Education and
experience;
implementing IT security
Completed two courses in
policies and training in
Quadrini programming
firewall technology
language
and used it
during internship
Impression on Company
Impressed by benefits and
Excited about the prospect
chance to pursue business
of
working with a
degree
dedicated team of
professionals
Practice 2
Read the two
samples again and discuss the following questions.
1. When were the interviews
conducted? Is it necessary to mention the time of
the
interview in the follow-up letters?
The interview in Sample 1
was conducted on December 28 while in Sample 2 the
writer didn
’
t
mention the time of interview. It will be better
to mention the time of the
interview
because it helps remind the reader of the
interview.
2. Why does the writer in
Sample 1 show great interest in the vacancy?
Because it is a new and expanding area.
3. How do the writers in the samples
show their qualifications for the opening? Give
examples.
In
Sample
1 the writer mentioned his
qualifications with the words “…
relate
closely
to the requirement for that
particular job.
”
In Sample
2, the writer stated his
qualifications
with the words
“…
have
provided me with the qualifications necessary
to
…
”
.
4. What is in
common in the ending of the two samples? What can
you conclude
about the ending of the
follow-up letters?
1
The writers convey their thanks again
at the end of the letter. Usually, the writer
expresses the appreciation of being
interviewed at the end of the follow-up letter.
Practice 3
Complete the sentences according to the
Chinese in the parentheses.
1. I remain interested in
participating in the next round of interview.
2. I am excited about the opportunity
to work in such a challenging environment.
3.
From
our
discussion
I
have
gained
a
detailed
picture
of
the
position
and
the
company and I am very enthusiastic
about this job opportunity.
4. I would
really enjoy
working
as a
member of
your team and I
feel I could
learn a
great deal from you.
5.
I
would
love
to
work
in
the
company
that
inspires
creativity
and
offers
team
playing encouragement.
Practice 4
Decide whether the following statements
convey confident tone. If not, please revise
them.
1.
I
can
get
the
job
done
under
demanding
schedules,
and
I
would
enjoy
the
opportunity to do the same for your
organization. (Confident)
2.
I’m
convinced
a
position
will
turn
up
before
long
for
which
I
am
a
perfect
fit.
(Overconfident, clue: convinced,
perfect)
3.
I
believe
my
skills
and
experience
would
be
an
ideal
match
for
this
position.
(Overconfident, clue: believe, ideal)
4.
Considering
my
qualifications
and
prior
work
experience
in
this
field,
I
would
complement your
management trainee program. (Confident)
5. I would contribute
to the
technical and analytical skills required
to
get
work done.
(Confident)
6. I hope that
you will find my qualifications suitable for the
job. (Not confident, clue:
hope)
7.
My
qualification
in
the
areas
of
accounting
and
customer
service
meet
your
job
requirements. (Confident)
8.
If
necessary
, I
would be
glad
to
resend
my application
materials or
to provide any
further
information
you
might
need
regarding
my
candidacy
. (Not confident,
clue:
if necessary)
9. I
might be a good candidate for the job. (Not
confident, clue: might)
10. I have the
ability to work within a team as well as cross-
team. (Confident)
Practice
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