Cover Letter Writing

Cover Letter Writing
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This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Cover Letter Writing

Slide 1 - Slide

Introduction
Body paragraphs
Conclusion
Salutation
Closing
Dear Sir / Madam,
Dear Mr Trump,
Dear Ms Bonné,
Your name, age, gender, hometown, country 
Why are you writing?
Where have you found the vacancy?
Why are you interested?
How do you meet the requirements listed in the vacancy?
Talk about previous work experience + school
Give contact details
Thank reader for time
Kind regards,
Best,

Slide 2 - Drag question

To: From: Subject:

To: email address in vacancy
From: own email address
Subject: application job

Slide 3 - Slide

Write to Emma Watson. What's your salutation?
A
Dear ms Watson,
B
Dear Ms Watson
C
Dear Ms Watson,
D
Dear Ms Emma Watson,

Slide 4 - Quiz

You're writing to McDonald's Echt. What's your salutation?

Slide 5 - Open question

Introduction
My name is John Watters and I am a fifteen-year-old boy from Echt, the Netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the position of [functie] which I saw advertised on the website of [naam]. The vacancy appealed to me because [reason].

Slide 6 - Slide

Introduction: spot the mistakes
My name is John Watters and I'm a fifteen year old boy from Echt, the netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job of cashier which I saw advertised on the website of www.jobcentre.co.uk. The vacancy really appealed to me.

Slide 7 - Slide

Introduction: spot the mistakes
My name is John Watters and I'm a fifteen year old boy from Echt, the netherlands. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job of cashier which I saw advertised on the website of www.jobcentre.co.uk. The vacancy really appealed to me.

Slide 8 - Slide

How many body paragraphs should you write?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

Slide 9 - Quiz

Write about how many qualifications?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

Slide 10 - Quiz

Body paragraphs
Use standard sentences; learn by heart!

Slide 11 - Slide

Body paragraphs
  • My qualifications very closely meet the needs outlined in the advertisement.
  • I believe I am capable of performing the duties that are required.
  • I believe that I could make a significant and valuable contribution in your firm.
  • I feel that I meet the requirements as listed in the vacancy.

  • I have enclosed a copy of my resume to provide you with an overview of my skills and experience.
  • As you will see in the attached resume, I have worked as a [functie] at [Naam bedrijf] for [periode / tijd] where I [werkzaamheden].

Slide 12 - Slide

Conclusion

Slide 13 - Mind map

Conclusion
Use standard sentences; learn by heart!

Slide 14 - Slide

Conclusion
  • I would be more than happy to come in for an interview at your earliest convenience. Please contact me at the above address or phone number (+31612345678) if you require any further details.
  • Thank you for considering my application.
  • I look forward to hearing from you.

Slide 15 - Slide

Closing: which one can you always use?
A
Kind regards,
B
Sincerely,
C
Yours faithfully,
D
Best,

Slide 16 - Quiz

Capitalization rules in English
  • People’s names
  • Titles (of books, films, etc.)
  • Places
  • Countries, nationalities, and languages
  • Institutions (companies, brands, agencies, etc.)
  • Historical eras
  • Days, months, and holidays
  • Initials and acronyms
  • I

Slide 17 - Slide

Capitalization rules in English
  • People’s names: Esther Bonné
  • Titles (of books, films, etc.): The Catcher in the Rye
  • Places: New York City
  • Countries, nationalities, and languages: The Netherlands, Dutch
  • Institutions (companies, brands, agencies, etc.): Volkswagen Group
  • Historical eras: Victorian Era
  • Days, months, and holidays: January, Monday, Christmas Day
  • Initials and acronyms: WHO, UFO
  • I

Slide 18 - Slide

Slide 19 - Link