Lesson 2, IMH writing motivational letter

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Welcome IMH20/HO20

Today's programme

- Introduction to letter of motivation
- Examples of motivational letters
- Introduction, body and conclusion
- Curriculum Vitae
- Prepare your writing plan

Introduction

What is a motivational letter?
A motivational letter is a one-page letter that’s used to describe why you are the perfect candidate for a certain position. Your resume is usually attached to it. 

What should you keep in mind when writing?
All organizations are looking for people who genuinely want to be there and are excited about what they do. The intent of this letter should be your driving motivation! 

Why are you going to write one?
Because next year you will do your internship abroad, so your letter should be written in decent English and that's why we are going to use the Englis lessons for writing one.

ask students if they already know which country/ place they want to fulfill their internship

Introduction

- Personal information. Who are you and what do you do?

- What are you applying for? Where?

- Why are you applying? ( a short intro to the bulk of your letter)

* I am writing you to express my interest in a job as a (fill in the job) at your company.

Body

- story behind your achievement
- be as factual as possible
- show off your achievements

Be enthusiastic! Sell yourself and show passion for what you do.

*My passion for ______ started when ______.

*I want to ______ because ______.

*I have been part of _________ for ___ months/years. It’s the best thing for me because _______.

*I remember once when I ________, which made me realize that I _______.

*What distinguishes me from my peers is __________.

Conclusion

- when appropriate mention future plans
- thank the reader and conclude/ ask for a response

 In this section, you can:

Briefly summarize your main points - “I believe I’d be a good fit for your company because of __________”

Mention your overarching goal - “I’d love to be a part of _______, as it would allow me to ___________.”

Thank the reader and conclude the motivational letter
* Please find enclosed my CV.

europa.eu

Writing plan

Before you start writing a letter of motivation it is important that you know what you would like to write about in your letter.

That is why you are going to fill in a writing plan --> I will hand it out in a few seconds and then we will briefly discuss its contents together.

Note: you have to fill in the complete writing plan

Letter of motivation writing plan

And now?

Next week, 9 June, you are going to hand in your writing plan before the start of the lesson.

In the testweek (July 4 - July 8) you will upload your period test AND your letter of motivation including your resume. Without this document you are not able to do an internship abroad next year.

Working online

After you have finished your writing plan you can work online

You can start working on Unit 13, writing. Paragraph 13.3 is also homework for next week.