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Cover letters
Skills for Life and Work
Applying for Work Unit
Cover letters session
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Employability
Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
BTEC
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Skills for Life and Work
Applying for Work Unit
Cover letters session
Slide 1 - Slide
Can you tell me three ways to apply for jobs
timer
1:30
Slide 2 - Open question
Intended learning outcomes
1. Describe what a cover letter is.
2. Identify why you would send a cover letter to an employer
3. Describe what you would include in a cover letter when sending it to an employer
Slide 3 - Slide
Do you know what a Cover letter is?
Yes
No
Slide 4 - Poll
Cover letters
A cover letter introduces you to an employer and asks them to think about your application.
It’s a short letter, usually 3 to 5 paragraphs long.
Slide 5 - Slide
Why might you send a Cover Letter?
Slide 6 - Mind map
Why send a cover letter?
Show your interest in the company and the position.
Highlights your skills and experience
Provide more information
Showcase your writing skills.- communication skills
Its polite and professional
It shows you are serious
Slide 7 - Slide
What is a cover letter and give at least 1 reason why you would send it
Slide 8 - Open question
Introduction
Address the letter to Dear Sir or Madame if you don't know the name
Slide 9 - Slide
1st Paragraph
Keep it short and simple
Introduce yourself and the job you're applying for
Slide 10 - Slide
2nd Paragraph – Why are you suitable for the job?
QUALIFICATIONS - suitable for job
GCSE’s, BTEC’s and others
What experience you might have - you can use examples from school or college
Slide 11 - Slide
3rd Paragraph – Reiterate - say it again!
Reiterate your interest in the role and reinforce what makes you the perfect candidate
Use the job description and link the buzz words to your skills and abilities
Slide 12 - Slide
Ending the letter
Thank the employer for their time and sign off your cover letter with ‘Yours sincerely’ or ’Yours faithfully’, and your name.
Slide 13 - Slide
Example:
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my application further.
Yours sincerely,
Jo Bloggs
Slide 14 - Slide
Starting a cover letter with Yo mate is acceptable?
A
Yes
B
No
Slide 15 - Quiz
Pick 2 things you would do in the 1st paragraph
A
List all your life achievements
B
Give a short introduction to yourself
C
Let them know what job you're applying for
D
Tell them your hobbies
Slide 16 - Quiz
What do you NOT need to include in the 2nd paragraph
A
Qualification's you have
B
What you had for your dinner
C
Experience you have
D
Your dogs name
Slide 17 - Quiz
In the 3rd paragraph you need to tell them again why you are the person for the job
A
True
B
False
Slide 18 - Quiz
What way would you end the letter?
A
Cheers mate
B
Yours sincerely
C
Yours faithfully
D
See ya!
Slide 19 - Quiz
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