LETTER OF INTENT
12.10.2011
Mr. Michael Orson, Director
Shaw Patent & Trademark Attorneys
303 Science Park
Milton Road
Phone: +44 (0) 1223 225300
London, UK
Dear Mr. Orson:
This letter is to inform you that I have submitted an application for your firm. I do not have much
experience in law but I am a fast learner and I would like it very much to show my great interest
in your firm. I would like to be a secretary at your firm as I am discreet and hardworking. Please
consider my applications for your firm as I think of myself to be the right person for the job.
If there are any questions regarding my applications, please contact me at 212121212 during
business hours or leave a message at my home number, 0214241214.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
INTERVIEW
(questions to consider)
1. How would you describe yourself?
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. What are your goals and objectives?
4. What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
5. What do you really want to do in life?
6. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
7. What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
8. Why did you choose this career?
9. How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
10. Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?
11. How would a good friend describe you?
12. Describe the best job you've ever had.
13. Why should I hire you?
14. What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
15. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
16. Do you have any hobbies?
17. Do you consider yourself a leader?
18. What are the attributes of a good leader?
19. Which is more important: creativity or efficiency? Why?
20. What's the most recent book you've read?
21. How do you work under pressure?
22. How well do you adapt to new situations?
23. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
24. What can you tell us about our company?
25. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
26. What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?
27. Are you willing to relocate?
28. Are you willing to travel for the job?
29. What have you learned from your mistakes?
30. What have you accomplished that shows your initiative and willingness to work?
Curriculum
vitae
Personal
information
Surname(s) /
SMITH, JANE
First name(s)
Address(es) 32 Reading rd, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, United Kingdom
Telephone(s) Personal: (44-1189) 12 34 56 Mobile: (44-6987) 65 43 21
Fax(es) (44-1189) 12 34 56
E-mail(s) [email protected]
Nationality(-ies) British
Date of birth 07.10.1974
Gender Female
Desired EUROPEAN PROJECT MANAGER
employment /
Occupational
field
Work
experience
Dates August 2002 onwards
Occupation or
Independent consultant
position held
Main activities Evaluation of European Commission youth training support measures for
and youth national agencies and young people.
responsibilities
Name and
address of British Council, 123, Bd Ney, F-75023 Paris
employer
Type of business
Independent worker
or sector
Dates March – July 2002
Occupation or
Internship
position held
Main activities - Evaluating youth training programmes for SALTO UK and the Partnership
and between the Council of Europe and European Commission
responsibilities - Organizing and running a 2 day workshop on non-formal education for
Action 5 large scale projects focusing on quality, assessment and recognition
- Contributing to the Steering Group on training and developing action plans
on training for the next 3 years. Working on the Users Guide for training and
the Support Measures
Name and
European Commission, Youth Unit, DG Education and Culture, 200, Rue de
address of
la Loi, B-1049 Brussels
employer
Type of business
European institution
or sector
Dates October 2001 - February 2002
Occupation or
Researcher / Independent Consultant
position held
Main activities Working in a research team carrying out in-depth qualitative evaluation of the
and 2 year Advanced Training of Trainers in Europe using participant
responsibilities observations, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Work carried out in
training courses in Strasbourg, Slovenia and Budapest.
Name and
address of Council of Europe, Budapest
employer
Type of business European institutions
or sector
Other skills and Communicative, open to change, dynamic
competences
Driving licence B
Curriculum vitae (classic CV)
John Smith
Street, City, State, Zip
Phone: 555-555-5555
Cell: 555-666-6666
[email protected]Objective:
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Education:
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2006
Concentrations: Psychology, Community Psychology
Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community
M.A., Psychology, University at Albany, 2003
Concentrations: Psychology, Special Education
Thesis: Communication Skills of Learning Disabled Children
B.A, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2000
Experience:
Instructor, 2004 - 2006
University of Minnesota
Course: Psychology in the Classroom
Teaching Assistant, 2002 - 2003
University at Albany
Courses: Special Education, Learning Disabilities
Research Skills:
Extensive knowledge of SPSSX and SAS statistical programs.
Presentations:
Smith John (2006). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classrooms. Paper
presented at the Psychology Conference at the University of Minnesota.
Publications:
Smith, John (2005). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classroom. Journal of
Educational Psychology, 120 - 125.
Grants and Fellowships:
RDB Grant (University of Minnesota Research Grant, 2005), $2000
Workshop Grant (for ASPA meeting in New York, 2004), $1500
Awards and Honors:
Treldar Scholar, 2005
Academic Excellent Award, 2003
Skills and Qualifications:
Microsoft Office, Internet
Programming ability in C++ and PHP
Fluent in German, French and Spanish
References:
Excellent references available upon request.
Computer Skills:
National Computer Lever 3rd Certificate. ( Network Communication )
Professional Certificate of Assistant Information Officer (AIO).
C++, VBA, Provision, JMP, AutoCAD, 3Dsmax, Photoshop, Solidworks, Aftereffect
Personal Interests:
Basketball (Skills); skating (Speed); English (elegant); Snooker (Stable)
