could somebody have a quick look at this?

[Fenton]

I live in N.Ireland so it maybe different here than it is in England ...best to check first

[Leon]

Nope, never sent a photo with any applications before.  They have all kinds of stupid legislation in place these days about what you can and can't ask for as part of a job application, all designed to stop any discrimination in the hiring process.  The last time I had to interview anyone was about 6 years ago, but we couldn't even ask for a date of birth...?  Luckily no 70 year olds turned up for the Saturday night bar job!   

[fsn]

I've been recruitment for many, many years, and I would definitely not include a photo - unless you're appearance is germane to the role (e.g. as a model, or for TV appearances.)

[J.S.]

all designed to stop any discrimination in the hiring process

That was my first thought after reading this. Sounds quite sensible, but isn't a standard here.

speaking of photos and the Somme, I guess this one is rather fitting for the topic


so once again thanks to everyone for helping out a German student, maybe I'm equally lucky with the job.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Good luck, let us know the result.

[mollinary]

Best of luck!   

Mollinary

[fsn]

For references, just put "The Pendraken Forum". We'll cobble something together for you. 

[Fenton]

For references, just put "The Pendraken Forum". We'll cobble something together for you. 

Especially if your future employer is a Centurion fanatic

[Albie Bach]

"I am convinced that the work on your project would be both an exciting and rewarding experience, and I look forward to hearing from you."
OR
"I am convinced that the work on your project would be both an exciting and rewarding experience, and I am looking forward to hearing from you."

I don't think there should be a comma after "experience". I think the sentence is too long not to include "I" or "I am" in the second part.
It probably really should be two separate sentences. However, I can see you are trying to link both parts so if you want to have it as one sentence you could use either of the above but without the comma.

[Hertsblue]

Might I point out that no employer in his right mind would expect a native German-speaker to be entirely conversant with every nuance of the English language? Your English is perfectly acceptable for general communication, JS (and a lot better than that of some natives) and an intelligent man like your prospective employer will make allowances accordingly.

Good luck with your application.

[mollinary]

JS,

HB is quite right, as always!   Your first draft was  entirely fit for purpose, and I would not have offered any suggestions if you had not specifically asked for them.  I wish you every success with this.

Mollinary

[Albie Bach]

Yes, I agree.
And good luck with your application.

[J.S.]

Got the job. Once gain thanks to everyone for your generous help   
Now I have to decipher stuff like this and then translate it into English 

Hopefully, I'll find something more interesting than "Well, its wet in the trench and I'm hungry" in the process.

[Fenton]

Congratulations on getting the job

Myself and the rest of us will choose which Pendraken figures we want now

That was the arrangement wasnt it?

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Many congratulations! Brilliant news!