Unit 5 letter of application

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Good morning!

TODAY

- recap last weeks grammar

- WRITING!

- moment of choice 

goals at the end of this lesson

- You have written a letter of application, using the correct language/conventions.

- You can name the 5 points to adress in a formal application. 

When do you use 'have to'?

1. verplicht/noodzakelijk (van bovenaf)
2. bij regels en voorschriften
3. bij advies
4. verplicht/noodzakelijk (van jezelf)

When do you use 'don't have to'?

1. Als iemand het beter niet kan doen (advies)
2. als het optioneel is
3. als er geen toestemming voor is
4. als iets verboden is

When do you use 'must'?

1. regels en voorschriften en afspraken met iemand anders
2. bij advies aan een ander
3. als iets verplicht/noodzakelijk is
4. regels en voorschriften en afspraken met jezelf

Explain the difference between can/can't and should/shouldn't

letter of application

letter of application

Writing: applying for a job 

1. Together with the class: what does the structure of a formal letter look like?
   
   
2. Work together with a classmate: Brainstorm: what do you need to put into a letter of application? What goes in each body paragraph? How do you close your letter? After brainstorming you can use the writing bank to support your claims. 
   
   
3.  Now, move onto the actual exercise and write a letter with your classmate. (page 67 - ex 4a)
   

Goals of this class?

Do you start a formal letter with:

1. Dear Sir or Madam
2. Dear Mrs Brown
3. Dear Prof. Brown
4. All are possible

What are 5 thing you should always put in your letter of application?

First paragraph

the first paragraph of a letter of application is always reserved for the following:

information on why you are writing. Mention the job you are applying for and where you found the job listing. You might conclude by briefly and concisely saying why you think you are an ideal candidate for the job.

What goes in your second paragraph when
writing a letter of application?

Second paragraph

The next section of your application letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. 

Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. In this portion of the letter, make your case for your candidacy. 

Use specific examples whenever possible. For example, if you say that you have lots of experience working successfully on team projects, provide an example of a time you worked in a group and achieved success.

What goes in your final paragraph when
writing a letter of application?

Final paragraph

Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow up with them regarding the status of your application. Close using the appropriate sentences: I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Do you know the name? -> Yours sincerely

Don't know the name? -> Yours faithfully

Check yourself before you wreck yourself!

 Read your letter once more and look for the following:

• correct structure
• mentioned all the parts of the assignment
• blank lines between parts
• grammar & spelling (use spellcheck option in your Word program) NO CONTRACTIONS!
• Hand in your letter in SOM.