Can you think of other areas which are important in procurement? Discuss with a partner.
5. Study the useful phrases for describing your career goals and professional aims.
| ● | Seeking an entry-level position in the field of management with preference in sales promotion. |
| ● | Trainee in a sales-oriented company offering the opportunity to advance to a position of. |
| ● | Increasing responsibility and career growth. |
| ● | A management trainee position in a medium-sized direct marketing company with an opportunity to advance to management level. |
| ● | To obtain a position as a sales management trainee that allows for career growth. |
| ● | An assistant sales manager position with a large distributor. |
| ● | Management position in retail sales commensurate with 16 years of successful retail / supermarket sales experience. |
| ● | A sales management position in a communications company where I can use my promotion and sales experience. |
| ● | A challenging supervisory position and active involvement in accounting with the opportunity for advancement and personal growth. |
| ● | A challenging and career-oriented position utilizing my experience and skills in office management and providing opportunities for advancement. |
| ● | A position as a personnel manager where I can utilize my background and management experience in human resources and an opportunity to expand my areas of responsibility with further career potential. |
| ● | Seek a full-time staff position offering career advancement and increasing responsibility in the field of international market research. I am willing to travel and relocate. |
| ● | To pursue an international sales position that offers advancement opportunities. |
| ● | To obtain a challenging position in which I can utilize my diversified project engineering background and experience and an environment where individual achievements will be recognized. |
Useful phrases to be referred to when applying for a job in your letter of application.
| ● | I am currently seeking a position change I believe that my management background in the construction industry might be of interest to your company. | |
| ● | Although my present position offers me decision-making responsibilities, I feel that it is time for a change as well as a new challenge. | |
| ● | In June I will receive my Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and I am interested in obtaining an entry-level position with your company. | |
| ● | This letter and attached resume is my application for an entry-level position as a secretary with your company. I have just graduated from the Piermont Business Studies Institute in Detroit and I am ambitious to start working. | |
| ● | Should you have a need for a highly qualified and hard-working sales representative in the southwestern United States, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally to explore the contributions that I could make to your company’s sales division. | |
| ● | I believe my five-year experience with Vallejo Demarest Company is especially relevant to the qualifications you may require for a position with your company as a computer programmer. I would enjoy discussing my experience and qualifications with you in a personal interview. | |
| ● | I will be glad to discuss the matter of salary with you during a personal interview, because I am sure we can arrive at a satisfactory arrangement. | |
| ● | If my qualifications are satisfactory, I would appreciate an interview at your convenience. Please let me know when we may meet. | |
| - | May I call you for an interview early next week? | |
| - | I will call you next week to discuss the possibility of a personal interview. | |
| - | personal and business references are available upon request. | |
| - | References and letters of recommendation will be furnished after mutual interest has been established. | |
| - | I will be glad to provide additional details if you wish. | |
| - | I will be glad furnish you with additional information about my qualifications and working experience. | |
| ● | The enclosed resume summarizes my experience and background. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications during a personal interview. I will follow up with a telephone call next week to arrange such a meeting. | |
| ● | I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to present my skills and background in a personal interview. |