Cover letters

Skills for Life and Work 

Applying for Work Unit 
Cover letters session 
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EmployabilityUpper Secondary (Key Stage 4)BTEC

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Skills for Life and Work 

Applying for Work Unit 
Cover letters session 

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Can you tell me three ways to apply for jobs
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1:30

Slide 2 - Open vraag

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

Why might you send a Cover Letter?

Slide 6 - Woordweb

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 - Tekstslide

What is a cover letter and give at least 1 reason why you would send it

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Introduction 
Address the letter to Dear Sir or Madame if you don't know the name 

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

1st Paragraph
Keep it short and simple

Introduce yourself and the job you're applying for


Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

Starting a cover letter with Yo mate is acceptable?
A
Yes
B
No

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

In the 3rd paragraph you need to tell them again why you are the person for the job
A
True
B
False

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

What way would you end the letter?
A
Cheers mate
B
Yours sincerely
C
Yours faithfully
D
See ya!

Slide 19 - Quizvraag