Letter of application

Lesson 5

Homework

Ask students to refresh vocabulary from the first 4 lessons of the section.

Ask students to refresh grammar information about the Future Simple Tense and the Future Continuous Tense.

The lesson plan

1. Introduction to the lesson (2 min)

2. Lead-in (5 min)

3. Letters of application explanation (20 min)

4. Writing practice (writing letters of application and CVs) (25 min)

5. Speaking practice (20 min)

6. Final lexical-grammatical test (15 min)

7. Homework (5 min)

Introduction

As an introduction to this lesson for students a teacher may use the following passage:

The application letter (sometimes called a "cover letter") together with the resume is often called the "job package."

In many job applications, you attach an application letter to your resume. Actually, the letter comes before the resume.

The role of the application letter is to draw a clear connection between the job you are seeking and your qualifications listed in the resume. To put it another way, the letter matches the requirements of the job with your qualifications, emphasizing how you are right for that job. The application letter is not a lengthy summary of the resume — not at all. It selectively mentions information in the resume, as appropriate.

LEAD-IN

Ask students to discuss the following questions:

– Have you ever written a letter of application? Was it difficult for you?

– Is there stylistic rules for letters of application? What are they?

Tell students how to write letters of application and write on the blackboard/whiteboard examples given in the explanation.

If you are responding to a job advertisement you may be asked to write a letter of application. This is the letter which lists all your work experience and qualifications and should also explain why you want the job. Begin your letter by telling the reader where you saw the advertisement:

· I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager advertised in the 'News Shopper' of 14 February 2002.

You would then go on to list your experience and relevant qualifications:

· I have worked in the retail industry for a total of ten years, first as a sales assistant in a department store and for the last three years as a Section Head and Deputy Manager at Jones the Bootmaker.

You might then go on to say why you are particularly interested in this job and mention the particular abilities and skills that you have.

· I am applying for this position as I am looking to progress from junior to senior management. I have always been interested in the latest fashion trends and developments and I believe your organisation is a well-run quality fashion business. I would very much like to work for your company.

· I believe I have all the skills, knowledge and expertise that you are looking for. I have lots of retail initiative, can schedule and prioritise tasks and can work to strict deadlines. I also work particularly well with people and would enjoy leading the team and working with clients and customers.

You might then close the letter with the following formula.

· I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be able to invite me for an interview.

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