CAE PART 2 - WRITING 2 - CHARACTER REFERENCE
- I regret having to say something negative about but she does not have the best organizing qualities organizational skills.
- Demonstrating organizational skills on the job challenges Susan, but every time she has to deal with a difficult siutation, she shows her willingness to ask other people and learn new things in order to master the assignment.
- He also doesn't seem very capable of controlling his pupils and I think he is right to get out of teaching.
- Furthermore, he seems to lack the capacity to maintain classroom discipline, and I can only support his decision to leave the teaching profession. NEGATIVE
- It is very obvious that he really wants to get on in the company and he has done a lot to get over his shyness.
- He has shown a clear determination to make progress in the company and he has made a great effort to overcome his shyness.
- He never misses a chance to become a better salesman and what I admire most is the fact that he doesn't get fed up if things aren't going well.
- He takes advantage of every opportunity to develop as a salesman, and his refusal to become despondent(skliceny) in the face of difficulties is his most admirable quality.
- The best things about her are that she is prepared to take on new challenges and she can handle stressful situations.
- Her greatest strengths are her willingness to accept new challenges and her ability to cope with presure.
Conclusion
- I have no hesitation in supporting her application. - I have no hesitation in recommending - It is satisfying to be able to give him my highest recommendation. I hope this information proves helpful. - I give her my highest recommendation, without reservation. Please send e-mail or call me if you have further questions. - I enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bright as a promising candidate.
Fourth paragraph - negatives
- I regret having to say something negative about but - She has a (strong)tendency to blame herself if deadlines are not met, despite my various attempts to persuade her otherwise. Negative
OPENING
- Usually a paragraph of only a sentence or two, the opening explains who you are and how you know the subject (person you're referring).
5. Have/developed - advanced - excellent - outstanding - poor - the neccessary
- computer SKILLS - secretarial - management - parenting - communication SKILLS - organizational
Third paragraph- abilities which would make him suitable for the job
- excellent english - has travelled widely - knowledge of history and culture
First paragraph - introduction
- known him since he was Child - friend of the family - would make na excellent guide - am pleased to provide a reference for
2. show great
- potential - reluctance - neochota - dedication - zapaleni - ability - patience - enthusiasm - a clear determination
- From my point of view and for all the reasons I have outlined above, Mariela would be an asset as a travel agent in your company.
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- Her willingness to respond to circumstances(okolnosti) and work extra hours if required has been a major asset to the company.
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- I am certain that Mariela is the most elegible applicant for the travel agent position
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- She can manage her time effectively and work under pressure. She is an industrious and innovative member
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- She has proved to be a well-qualified travel agent
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- She is devoted to her work and she enjoys it a lot.
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- she displays sensitivity and sympathy.
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- therefore I have no hesitation in supporting her application.
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As a rule, character references have three sections.
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Box free concepts - Characteristic reference - HANKA
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Character reference - Maria LOpez
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Charakter reference la spazia CAE part 2
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Organize your letter
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She is always willing to collaborate(spolupracovat)
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To whom it may concern
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Useful Language
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6. Adopt a/an - cautious - energetic - enthusiastic - slapdash (lajdacky, nedbaly) - positive - dedicated professional
approach to ones work
3. - lack - develop - display - posses - show
the right personal QUALITIES
Informal
formal
POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES
- Ambitious, wants to learn and grow - Charming, has sense of humor, lighthearted - Committed, loyal, devoted - Considerate, caring, empathetic - Courteous, polite - Creative, is a problem-solver - Detail-oriented, punctual, quality-minded - Determined, persevering, goal-oriented - Efficient, economy-minded - Fair-minded, honest, trustworthy - Follows instructions, aims to please - Generous, giving, helpful - Good leader, responsible, mature for age - Good listener, good communicator - Hardworking, diligent, industrious - Intelligent, is a quick study, naturally curious - Organized, methodic, orderly - Patient, level-headed - People oriented, easygoing, team player - Works independently, is a self-starter
- She usually thinks its her fault if work doesnt get done on time, even though I have tried to tell her several times it is not true.
- She has a (strong)tendency to blame herself if deadlines are not met, despite my various attempts to persuade her otherwise. Negative
BODY
- The body is the majority of the letter. It can be several paragraphs. Here you make the case for your friend or relative-- describing your experiences with him or her and giving examples of the subject's good qualities.
CLOSING
- The last paragraph reinforces your belief in your friend or relative and contains your actual recommendation.
Second paragraph - detailed charakter reference
- What qualities should a tourist guide have? - self-confident - no problem in speaking in public - organized - sociable - outgoing - some evidence of these qualities ( has work as a youth club leader, organised trips, school drama groups)
4. Have a (strong) tendency to
- be domineering - lose ones temper - become ill - worry over detail - avoid responsibility - take things to heart Negative - to blame herself Negative
1. Have a/an - helpful - sensitive - citlivy - easy-going - bezstarostny - stubborn - tvrdohlavy, neustupny - determined - odhodlany - friendly - outgoing( otevreny)
NATURE