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World of WorkWorld of Work
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Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included)
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
£6.00 per walk.
Good rates of pay (negotiable)
Six brief job advertisements are shown here on the left.
Drag and drop in rates of pay seen below to complete the advertisements.
Rates of pay:
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Advertisement 1WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
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Advertisement 2Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
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Advertisement 3Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990
Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990
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Advertisement 4Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
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Advertisement 5
Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
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Advertisement 6Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
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Advertisement 1
WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
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Advertisement 2Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
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Advertisement 3
Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990
Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990
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Advertisement 4Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
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Advertisement 5Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
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Advertisement 6Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
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Advertisement 1WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
WANTED
A full-time trainee chef to join a busy, energetic kitchen in an exceptional four-star country hotel.
We pride ourselves on using local produce of the highest standard for our award-winning restaurant. Pay: £4.77 per hour (food included).
For further details, please write to The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley, WH6 8HY
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Advertisement 2Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
Shop assistant required for Carol’s Crafts in the town centre.
We are a friendly, family-run business and are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Experience of dealing with the public required.
Rate of pay dependent on experience.
Please write to Carol Jones, 24 High Street, Newtown to request an application form.
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Advertisement 3Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990
Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded individual!
APEX is a new insurance company and we are looking for dynamic school-leavers/graduates to provide full-time administration support to our senior managers in our state-of-the art offices in the centre of town.
Starting salary: £11,588 (plus bonuses)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team via email – [email protected] or call 010 3778 2990 Word Effect
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Advertisement 4Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
Part-time bar staff wanted for the White Hart, Greendowns.
The White Hart is a busy rural pub and extra staff are needed to help the husband-and-wife team of Warren and Leila keep the customers happy.
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour.
Flexible hours available.Phone Warren or Leila Morris on 01362 839412 for details.
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Advertisement 5Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
Dog walker needed for two loveable Jack Russells, Peaches and Junior.
Elderly owner unable to walk these energetic dogs but happy to pay a suitable applicant £6.00 per walk.
Please telephone Mrs. Ahmed, in the daytime, to discuss. 0174 874307
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Advertisement 6Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
Experienced electrician needed for an immediate start with a large construction firm with offices across the country.
Good rates of pay (negotiable) and flexible hours of work for the right candidate.
For further details, write to:Al Crossly, Build-Right, PO Box 47, Bristol
Or email: [email protected]
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Find which requests are appropriate and which are not, and why.
Focus on tone and vocabulary.
Re-write inappropriate responses.
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Responses to the job advertisements
Dear Sir/Madam,I am contacting you to request further details and an application form for the position of administration support as advertised in the Coventry Herald this week. Please send relevant information to [email protected].
Administration Support
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Hello Manager,
I saw the job ad in the paper and would like to apply.
My address is 29, hawthorn drive, Coventry.
Cheers,
Neela
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To Human Resources,I’d like the job that was in the paper. Could you send details 2 me?Thanks,dale
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Responses to the job advertisements
The Manager, Brown’s Hotel, Whitley
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Whitley Express for a trainee chef.
I would be interested in this position and would be grateful if you could send me details of how to apply.
Yours faithfully,
Chloe PriceAct
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Brown’s Hotel
Dear ….,
Thank you for your application for the position of trainee chef at Brown’s Hotel. We would like to invite you to attend an interview on 8th July at 10.15am in the hotel.
The interview will consist of a five-minute presentation on why you want to join the kitchen at Brown’s, followed by a fifteen minute panel interview with the Manager, Head Chef and Restaurant Manager.
Enclosed is a map to the hotel.
We look forward to seeing you on the day of the interview.
Yours sincerely,
Leigh MorrisManager, Brown’s Hotel
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Highlight the relevant information that you will need for the interview.
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Make a list of the important points for the interview from the letter, and others not in the letter (e.g. how to dress), in a table.
Click the icon to see the letter
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M67
Queensway Road
Highfield Crescent
Park view Avenue
Meadow
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Bridge Street
Station WayCobalt Stre
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Hall streetLewis Road
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Western Ring Road
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Underground Station
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Underground Morning Timetable (Monday – Saturday)
Station Way Princess Street Hazel Grove
7:00 7:15 7:25
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Underground Morning Timetable (Monday – Saturday)
Station Way Princess Street Hazel Grove
7:00 7:15 7:25
8:05 8:20 8:30
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Good points
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Good interview tips:
Click here for good interview tips.
Interview questions:
Click here to see interview questions.
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Open questions Closed questions
Why are you applying for this post?
Have you come by bus to the interview?
Do you have 5 or more GCSEs?
When do you get bored?
Why was that a problem for you?
Are you free to start next week?
What are your main qualities?
What experience do you have in retail?
Do you have good health?
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Brown’s Hotel
Dear …
Following your interview on 8th July, we are delighted to offer you the position of full-time trainee chef at Brown’s Hotel starting on 21st July.
Richard, the Head Chef, will meet you in the morning in Reception and start your training with a Health and Safety presentation. If you have any Health and Safety training or certificates, please inform us of these before you start work.
We ask that you confirm your acceptance in writing by 14th July.
Yours sincerely,
Leigh Morris
Manager, Brown’s Hotel
Read the letter you have received of the job offer.
Identify each of the Manager’s points by highlighting the relevant text.
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