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The candidate is applying for a job and describes their relevant qualifications and experience. They recently completed a part-time accounting course and learned bookkeeping, recording income and receipts, and basic costing using computer packages. They worked as a receptionist for six months developing communication and record keeping skills. While they do not have direct accounting work experience, they believe their coursework, attention to detail, and ability to work independently qualify them for the position.

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B1 Reading

The candidate is applying for a job and describes their relevant qualifications and experience. They recently completed a part-time accounting course and learned bookkeeping, recording income and receipts, and basic costing using computer packages. They worked as a receptionist for six months developing communication and record keeping skills. While they do not have direct accounting work experience, they believe their coursework, attention to detail, and ability to work independently qualify them for the position.

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B1 Reading: Job application

Read this extract from a job application form.


Outline why you are applying for this job. Use this space to describe
your relevant qualification, skills and experience and indicate why they
are suitable for this role.
I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an
opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college. I have recently
completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT Level 2
Certificate). The course covered book-keeping, recording income and
receipts and basic costing. We used a wide range of computer packages,
and I picked up the accounting skills easily. I was able to work alone with
very little extra help. I passed the course with merit. I believe my success
was due to my thorough work, my numeracy skills and my attention to
detail. During the course, I had experience of working to deadlines and
working under pressure. Although this was sometimes stressful, I always
completed my work on time.
Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I have not
practised my skills in a business setting, and I am now looking for an
opportunity to do so. I am particularly looking for a job in a small
company such as yours, as I believe I will be able to interact with a wider
range of people, and as a result, learn more skills. I would like to progress
within a company and gain more responsibilities over the years.
Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have experience in
working in an office environment. Before starting the accounting course, I
worked for 6 months in a recruitment office as a receptionist. My duties
involved meeting and greeting clients and visitors, taking phone calls,
audio and copy typing and checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash
and mail records. Through this work, I developed my verbal and written
communication skills. I had to speak confidently to strangers and deliver
clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team environment. I believe the
office appreciated my friendly manner and efficient work.

Are the following statements true or false? Choose 'not in text' if the
information is not there.
1. The candidate has a qualification in accounting.
2. The candidate has a university degree in accounting.

3. The candidate has worked as an accountant before.

4. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a receptionist.

5. The candidate is familiar with some accounting software.

6. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office


environment.
7. The candidate has experience of record-keeping.

8. The candidate wants to learn on the job.


9. The candidate has a maths qualification.
10. The candidate can work by herself.

11. The candidate intends to study a further accounting course.

12. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker.

13. Deadlines do not stress the candidate.


14. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm.

The candidate has a qualification in accounting.


True

2. The candidate has a university degree in accounting.


False

3. The candidate has worked as an accountant before.


False

4. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a receptionist.


False

5. The candidate is familiar with some accounting software.


True

6. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office environment.


True

7. The candidate has experience of record-keeping.


True

8. The candidate wants to learn on the job.


True

9. The candidate has a maths qualification.


Not in text

10. The candidate can work by herself.


True

11. The candidate intends to study a further accounting course.


Not in text

12. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker.


True

13. Deadlines do not stress the candidate.


False

14. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm.


False

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