Week 47

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EngelsMBOStudiejaar 1

This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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English

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Aims
After this week's  lessons you should be able to write a letter of application in English.

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Slide 3 - Video

Why is a letter of application one of the most important letters you will ever write?

Slide 4 - Open question

Letter of Application
Why is a letter of application one of the most important letters you will ever write?  

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Letter of Application

Slide 6 - Mind map

Letter of Application- Salutation
To start: Dear Sir/ Madam
                   Dear Mr .....
                   Dear Mrs/ Miss / Ms ........

To end: Yours faithfully,
                Yours sincerely,          

A mistake that is made often:
Dear Tom Brown,     > Dear Tom,     or       Dear Mr Brown, 

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Letter of Application - Body
Paragraph 1:  mention the job you are applying for, where you saw the job advertisment and mention that you are attaching your CV.

Paragraph 2: Give reasons for your interest in this job/ company.

Paragraph 3: Refer the employer to specific information in your CV and show how this relates to the job.

Paragraph 4: Mention any other experience from school, part-time work or voluntary work which might be relevant to the job.
Paragraph 5: Request an interview.

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Letter of Application  - Strategies
1. Use facts, dates and numbers.
I've got a tennis coaching qualification
In July 2012, I received  a Level 2 tennis coaching certificate.

2. Avoid quantifiers, like some, a lot of, many .....
I did some work in a shop.
I worked for Harry's Pie Place for three months in 2011.


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Letter of Application  - Strategies
3. Give specific examples of how your experience and skills match the employer's requirements.
I'm hard-working and reliable.
I had the opportunity to develop my customer service skills during my work experience with Rocket Records in August.

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IT Support Assistant
What are your tasks as an IT Support Assistant?

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IT Support Assistant

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Letter of Application
  1. Go to: www.reed.co.uk  or stagemarkt.nl and choose an IT Support Assistant vacancy.
  2.  Read the job vacancy carefully.
  3. Write your letter of application.





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