Motivational letter

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Motivational letter

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• Learning objectives
• Motivational letter
• Assignment

learning objectives

• At the end of the lesson the student know how the motivational letter looks.
• At the end of the lesson the student is able to write a motivational letter.
• At the end of the lesson the student can write a motivational letter.

What is a motivational letter?

What is a motivational letter?

A motivational letter is a short one-page-long letter that explains why you're the perfect candidate for a position by using examples of your interests and achievements.

What to include?

• Your letter of motivation must be personal.
• Adopt a direct and concise style.
• Focus on your strong points. 
• Clearly explain your motivation.
• Talk about your professional objectives.

Up to YOU!

• What?: Write a motivational letter to a company.
• How?: Find a company online that interests you.
• Help?: If you have any questions raise your hand.
• Time?: You have 25 minutes to work on this assignment.
• Done?: When you' re done, hand it in.
  My email: [e-mail]
  You can also add it in your taalportfolio.
  Include the criteria we have previously discussed!!

What is a motivational letter?

1. Formal letter to your boss
2. Letter for a job application
3. Informal letter to your teacher
4. Letter for a college application

What is important to include

1. Your photo
2. Weak skills
3. Strong points

Why is it important to write about your strong skills?

What skills would you mention in your motivational letters?

Openings and closings.

Don't know the name? --> ​

Dear Sir/Madam, ​

Dear Madam,​

Dear Sir,​

Know the name? --> ​

title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and the family name​

Mrs=married / Miss=unmarried / Ms=unknown if married or not

Know the name? ​

Yours sincerely, ​

Don't know the name? ​

Yours faithfully,​

Know the person? ​

Kind regards,

Differences between formal and informal.

         Formal​         

Greeting:​

Dear Ms. White, Dear Sir/Madam,​​

Body:​

We are writing to inform you that ... ​

In regards to your letter from [date] ... ​

How may we help you?​

In order make the necessary repairs we ask you to send the item to ....​

​Closing:​

Thanks for your attention and time.​

Yours sincerely,​

Yours faithfully,

Differences between formal and informal.

Informal​

Greeting:​

Hi Ben, Dear Ben,​

Body:​

How are you?​

Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter​

I was wondering if you’d like to go to the theatre with me?​

Closing:​

Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! ​

Look forward to seeing you again.​

Lots of love,