logging in or signing up Cover Letters pfirth Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 155 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: August 03, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Good Morning : Good Morning Sorry I am not here again this Monday. Please work through this lesson at your own pace. Work with your classmates if you need help Phil (the level 3 teacher) will be in to check on you. Log in to our course website : Log in to our course website www.firthesl.blogspot.com Add a comment to the post on the home page from Friday. “How do you use this Website” Cover Letters : Cover Letters Activities(look for the colored slides) : Activities(look for the colored slides) Make a checklist and answer questions Answer Questions Write a cover letter with a partner after looking at a job ad. Share your practice cover letter with another group then give and get feedback. Write your own cover letter for a real job you would like to apply to now or in the future. Extra time Resumes Grammar What is a cover letter? : What is a cover letter? It is a letter that you include with your resume that highlights your skills in written form. You tell the employer why you are going to be the best for the job You explain how your skills are what the employer is looking for. Why do you write a cover letter? : Why do you write a cover letter? A cover letter tells the employer that you are interested in the job explains why you are a suitable candidate. It gives you the opportunity to highlight your most relevant skills and experience. It is your first, and possibly your only, opportunity to make a good impression with the employer, Here are some guidelines for writing effective cover letters: : Here are some guidelines for writing effective cover letters: Customize your cover letter to the position you are applying for. Be brief – cover letters shouldn’t be longer than one page. Address the letter to a specific person when possible (a contact name is often listed on the job posting). Mention the skills and qualifications listed in the advertisement. Describe how you are a good fit for this position; be specific and highlight a few especially relevant skills. Keep the tone positive and professional. Proofread your letter to ensure there are no grammar or spelling errors. Slide 8: February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I would very much like to be considered for the position. I have enclosed my résumé for your review. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your company. I have extensive experience as an assistant manager, and later as a manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. In addition, I have worked in restaurant management. Currently, I am working as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Watch these videos : Watch these videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0suKZ-oU8s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an1BQqoZBu4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGFJszbVcM8&feature=related Slide 10: February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I would very much like to be considered for the position. I have enclosed my résumé for your review. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your company. I have extensive experience as an assistant manager, and later as a manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. In addition, I have worked in restaurant management. Currently, I am working as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Put the date on your cover letter Put the name of the contact person and the name and address of the company. Opening paragraph: state the reason for your letter and the position you are applying for. Second paragraph: Make it personal. Why are you a good candidate for this position? Third paragraph: Thank the employer, request an interview and end on a positive note. Slide 11: Date: put today’s date Address: include the contact name, company name and address. Greeting: put the persons name that you are writing to. Use a formal greeting Dear Ms. Mr. Smith Opening paragraph: state the reason for your letter and the position you are applying for. Second paragraph: Make it personal. Why are you a good candidate for this position? Third paragraph: Thank the employer, request an interview and end on a positive note. Closing: close the letter and sign your name. PARTS OF A COVER LETTER Look at the following cover letter. Work with a partner to find the mistakes : Look at the following cover letter. Work with a partner to find the mistakes Is the Letter made out to a specific person Does It address the skills and qualifications described in the advertisement Does the Letter show that the applicant is a good fit for this particular job; is it specific? Is the Tone positive and professional Is the Letter free of spelling and grammar errors Look Online : Look Online Search the Internet for (5-10) sample cover letters and tips for writing effective cover letters. Possible search terms: sample cover letters; writing cover letters; how to write a cover letter + video Activity 1Write your answers on a blank paper. See examples below : Activity 1Write your answers on a blank paper. See examples below Part 1 Make a cover letter checklist That tells me what you found. What is the same about most cover letters? Part 2 What phrases do many cover letters include. In your opinion what makes a good cover letter? Checklist all cover letters have… Most cover letters have… Some cover letter have… Cover letters do not have… Answers When I looked at the cover letters I many had these sentences that were the same… I think that a good cover letter is… Think : Think Think about the personal skills from last week that you said were your strengths and weaknesses. You will now be looking at the job you are interested in and deciding if you have the skills necessary to do that job. Think about the skills we talked about last week. Go to the website for help with these skills : Think about the skills we talked about last week. Go to the website for help with these skills Search the two websites below to find listings of skills related to your chosen occupation. http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/English/search_occupation_name.aspx http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/OSPskillsandworkhabits.jsp These skills can help you to determine the skills and experience you should highlight when applying for jobs. Do your strengths match the skills listed for the job? Activity #2Answer these questions on a blank paper. : Activity #2Answer these questions on a blank paper. 1. What are the most important Skills identified for your job 2. Review the task examples. Do you have experience with these kinds of tasks? If so, write down some examples from your own work experience. 3.Write a few sentences to describe how your own attitude meets the occupational demand. What are the Hard and Soft Skills in this cover letter. : What are the Hard and Soft Skills in this cover letter. February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh, Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I was excited to learn of this opportunity, and would very much like to be considered for the position. This position will give me the opportunity to use my experience gained as an assistant manager, and later as manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. My additional experience includes working in restaurant management and, currently, as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. Other skills that make me uniquely qualified for this position include excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team, and a dedication to work to the highest-quality standards. My references from previous positions speak to these qualities. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. For your convenience, I have attached a résumé to this application. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Joanna Silva With a partner write a practice cover letter for this job posting. : With a partner write a practice cover letter for this job posting. CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE This is an entry-level career opportunity in a highly visible client service-oriented position Key Accountabilities: • Respond to client-initiated contacts, delivering fast and efficient service, assisting with financial transactions • Resolve problems at first point of contact where possible and refer more complex situations to senior officers • Look for sales opportunities with all clients and refer to appropriate internal officers • Adhere to compliance routines in carrying out transactions Experience: • Some experience in a client service role • Industry experience in retail, hospitality, travel, or financial services • Some experience working in a sales environment where formal selling thresholds and targets are routine Skills/Competencies/Attributes: • Friendly, outgoing personality • Client-service orientation, driven to help clients meet needs or resolve problems • Team player, driven to ensure that the whole team is successful in meeting client needs • Relationship-building skills • Strong organizational skills • Retain knowledge about the features and benefits of a wide range of products and services and convey the information to clients • Information-seeking skills; the ability to probe, find out more and improve your understanding of a client’s situation or issue Type or write your cover letter with a partner : Type or write your cover letter with a partner Use Microsoft word or write it by hand on paper Share your cover letter with another group : Share your cover letter with another group Look at another groups cover letter. Make some suggestions for improvement. Time to write your own cover letter. : Time to write your own cover letter. From one of the jobs that you found on Friday write a cover letter to match the job advertisement. Use the practice cover letter you wrote with your partner to help you. Use Microsoft word to type your cover letter. Type your Resume too… : Type your Resume too… If you have extra time look at your rough resume and use this time on the computer to type it out. Follow the instruction from this video to learn how to make the resume. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tona4OD0E0Q Extra Help with your Resume : Extra Help with your Resume http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wjgQlf18ds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyScLXJFNkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65L_tD6f9dA&feature=related http://www.professional-resume-example.com/resume-keywords.html Grammar Lessons : Grammar Lessons Choose a video that you think would help you improve one part of your English. http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL#p/p You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Cover Letters pfirth Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 155 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: August 03, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Good Morning : Good Morning Sorry I am not here again this Monday. Please work through this lesson at your own pace. Work with your classmates if you need help Phil (the level 3 teacher) will be in to check on you. Log in to our course website : Log in to our course website www.firthesl.blogspot.com Add a comment to the post on the home page from Friday. “How do you use this Website” Cover Letters : Cover Letters Activities(look for the colored slides) : Activities(look for the colored slides) Make a checklist and answer questions Answer Questions Write a cover letter with a partner after looking at a job ad. Share your practice cover letter with another group then give and get feedback. Write your own cover letter for a real job you would like to apply to now or in the future. Extra time Resumes Grammar What is a cover letter? : What is a cover letter? It is a letter that you include with your resume that highlights your skills in written form. You tell the employer why you are going to be the best for the job You explain how your skills are what the employer is looking for. Why do you write a cover letter? : Why do you write a cover letter? A cover letter tells the employer that you are interested in the job explains why you are a suitable candidate. It gives you the opportunity to highlight your most relevant skills and experience. It is your first, and possibly your only, opportunity to make a good impression with the employer, Here are some guidelines for writing effective cover letters: : Here are some guidelines for writing effective cover letters: Customize your cover letter to the position you are applying for. Be brief – cover letters shouldn’t be longer than one page. Address the letter to a specific person when possible (a contact name is often listed on the job posting). Mention the skills and qualifications listed in the advertisement. Describe how you are a good fit for this position; be specific and highlight a few especially relevant skills. Keep the tone positive and professional. Proofread your letter to ensure there are no grammar or spelling errors. Slide 8: February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I would very much like to be considered for the position. I have enclosed my résumé for your review. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your company. I have extensive experience as an assistant manager, and later as a manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. In addition, I have worked in restaurant management. Currently, I am working as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Watch these videos : Watch these videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0suKZ-oU8s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an1BQqoZBu4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGFJszbVcM8&feature=related Slide 10: February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I would very much like to be considered for the position. I have enclosed my résumé for your review. I believe I can make a positive contribution to your company. I have extensive experience as an assistant manager, and later as a manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. In addition, I have worked in restaurant management. Currently, I am working as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Put the date on your cover letter Put the name of the contact person and the name and address of the company. Opening paragraph: state the reason for your letter and the position you are applying for. Second paragraph: Make it personal. Why are you a good candidate for this position? Third paragraph: Thank the employer, request an interview and end on a positive note. Slide 11: Date: put today’s date Address: include the contact name, company name and address. Greeting: put the persons name that you are writing to. Use a formal greeting Dear Ms. Mr. Smith Opening paragraph: state the reason for your letter and the position you are applying for. Second paragraph: Make it personal. Why are you a good candidate for this position? Third paragraph: Thank the employer, request an interview and end on a positive note. Closing: close the letter and sign your name. PARTS OF A COVER LETTER Look at the following cover letter. Work with a partner to find the mistakes : Look at the following cover letter. Work with a partner to find the mistakes Is the Letter made out to a specific person Does It address the skills and qualifications described in the advertisement Does the Letter show that the applicant is a good fit for this particular job; is it specific? Is the Tone positive and professional Is the Letter free of spelling and grammar errors Look Online : Look Online Search the Internet for (5-10) sample cover letters and tips for writing effective cover letters. Possible search terms: sample cover letters; writing cover letters; how to write a cover letter + video Activity 1Write your answers on a blank paper. See examples below : Activity 1Write your answers on a blank paper. See examples below Part 1 Make a cover letter checklist That tells me what you found. What is the same about most cover letters? Part 2 What phrases do many cover letters include. In your opinion what makes a good cover letter? Checklist all cover letters have… Most cover letters have… Some cover letter have… Cover letters do not have… Answers When I looked at the cover letters I many had these sentences that were the same… I think that a good cover letter is… Think : Think Think about the personal skills from last week that you said were your strengths and weaknesses. You will now be looking at the job you are interested in and deciding if you have the skills necessary to do that job. Think about the skills we talked about last week. Go to the website for help with these skills : Think about the skills we talked about last week. Go to the website for help with these skills Search the two websites below to find listings of skills related to your chosen occupation. http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/English/search_occupation_name.aspx http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/OSPskillsandworkhabits.jsp These skills can help you to determine the skills and experience you should highlight when applying for jobs. Do your strengths match the skills listed for the job? Activity #2Answer these questions on a blank paper. : Activity #2Answer these questions on a blank paper. 1. What are the most important Skills identified for your job 2. Review the task examples. Do you have experience with these kinds of tasks? If so, write down some examples from your own work experience. 3.Write a few sentences to describe how your own attitude meets the occupational demand. What are the Hard and Soft Skills in this cover letter. : What are the Hard and Soft Skills in this cover letter. February 16, 2011 Ms. Debra Walsh, Director of Human Resources WireTech Inc. 777 King St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON Dear Ms. Walsh: Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I was excited to learn of this opportunity, and would very much like to be considered for the position. This position will give me the opportunity to use my experience gained as an assistant manager, and later as manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. My additional experience includes working in restaurant management and, currently, as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain. Other skills that make me uniquely qualified for this position include excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team, and a dedication to work to the highest-quality standards. My references from previous positions speak to these qualities. I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. For your convenience, I have attached a résumé to this application. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Joanna Silva With a partner write a practice cover letter for this job posting. : With a partner write a practice cover letter for this job posting. CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE This is an entry-level career opportunity in a highly visible client service-oriented position Key Accountabilities: • Respond to client-initiated contacts, delivering fast and efficient service, assisting with financial transactions • Resolve problems at first point of contact where possible and refer more complex situations to senior officers • Look for sales opportunities with all clients and refer to appropriate internal officers • Adhere to compliance routines in carrying out transactions Experience: • Some experience in a client service role • Industry experience in retail, hospitality, travel, or financial services • Some experience working in a sales environment where formal selling thresholds and targets are routine Skills/Competencies/Attributes: • Friendly, outgoing personality • Client-service orientation, driven to help clients meet needs or resolve problems • Team player, driven to ensure that the whole team is successful in meeting client needs • Relationship-building skills • Strong organizational skills • Retain knowledge about the features and benefits of a wide range of products and services and convey the information to clients • Information-seeking skills; the ability to probe, find out more and improve your understanding of a client’s situation or issue Type or write your cover letter with a partner : Type or write your cover letter with a partner Use Microsoft word or write it by hand on paper Share your cover letter with another group : Share your cover letter with another group Look at another groups cover letter. Make some suggestions for improvement. Time to write your own cover letter. : Time to write your own cover letter. From one of the jobs that you found on Friday write a cover letter to match the job advertisement. Use the practice cover letter you wrote with your partner to help you. Use Microsoft word to type your cover letter. Type your Resume too… : Type your Resume too… If you have extra time look at your rough resume and use this time on the computer to type it out. Follow the instruction from this video to learn how to make the resume. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tona4OD0E0Q Extra Help with your Resume : Extra Help with your Resume http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wjgQlf18ds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyScLXJFNkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65L_tD6f9dA&feature=related http://www.professional-resume-example.com/resume-keywords.html Grammar Lessons : Grammar Lessons Choose a video that you think would help you improve one part of your English. http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL#p/p