III. Complete the passage with the correct form of the word in brackets.

So you‘ve found a job that you want to apply for. What next? Usually you phone the company and ask for an (1) ________ (apply) form and a job (2)_________ (describe). The (3)_________ (advertise) will often have a reference number, so make sure you have that handy when you call. Think (4)_______ (careful) about the job - is this the job you want? Could you do it? OK, you have the form in front of you - either a paper copy or on your computer. Some good advice is to take your time and make sure that the (5) _________ (inform) you give is specific to this job and not just general. Remember that this is the first (6) _________ (impress) that an (7)_________ (employ) will have of you, and they will probably have a lot of applications - if it is messy, or filled in (8) __________ (correct), it will go straight into the bin! Fill in all parts of the application form - if you think it doesn‘t apply to you, write n/a, which means ‘not applicable’, but don‘t leave blanks. After you‘ve completed the form, most applications will also ask you to include a (9)_______ letter (cover). This is your chance to shine.

Why are you the best person for the job? Why are your experience and (10) _______ (qualify) relevant and what personal qualities do you have that would (11) _______ (beneficial) the employer? Don‘t be modest here, but don‘t lie - if you say that you speak (12) _________ (fluency) Spanish, and you can actually only say hello and goodbye, you are asking for trouble!

The experiment was conducted at the University of Chicago. It was successful. __________________________________________________________________________