1、Unit 7 CareersWriting Workshop Period 1Warming-upAn application lettermy namemy qualificationsmy qualitiesthe job that I wantreasons why I applyhow I got the informationmy previous experiencePair Work:If you are going to apply for a part-time job with the local newspaper,what will be included in you
2、r application letter?Reading1 What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job?She is very interested in becoming a journalist.2 What evidence does she give to show that:she is hard-working and committed?She participates in a volunteer programme.she gets on well with people from different
3、backgrounds?She has worked with many kinds of people on many projects for local events.she would be a good reporter?She has been good at writing and has read many novels.Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page.Answer the questions.Readinga signing offb personal q
4、ualitiesc qualificationsd reasons for being interested in the jobe stating the position applying forRead the letter again.Match the five parts(1-5)in the letter with the main topics or functions(a-e)below.Reading I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post,which I saw advertised in the scho
5、ol newspaper last week.I would be interested in the role of reporter for local news.I enclose a copy of my CV.Analyse the structure of the application letter.ReadingI am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No.5 Senior Secondary School.I would like to work for you because I am very interested
6、in becoming a journalist.I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city,as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in.ReadingI am a hard working and committed person.I have participated in a volunteer programme,visiting elderly people in my area for
7、 the last three years.Moreover,I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people on may projects for local events.ReadingI think I have the language skills to be a good reporter.I have always been good at writing and I have read ma
8、ny novels.Last year,I won second prize in our District Writing Competition.In addition,I am also a good photographer,which might be useful for some of the articles.WritingLinking Words:Additional Points and Reasonsmoreover sinceMoreover,I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgr
9、ounds since I have worked with lots of different people in addition alsoIn addition,I am also a good photographer Choose a part-time job in the advertisement.Write 2-3 sentences about your interests,qualities or qualifications for your application.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Writingposition
10、photographerreasons for being interested in the jobinterested in becoming a photographer/would like to learn more about the things that are going on in the schoolpersonal qualitieshard-working and committed/get on well with peoplequalificationswon first prize in the District Photography Competitions
11、igning offI look forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerely,Li HuaComplete the outline of your letter of application.WritingWriting a Letter of ApplicationIts important to:state the position you are applying for clearly;include personal information,personal qualities,education and qualifications,pe
12、rsonal skills and interests;use linking words for additional points and reasons;be formal.Use your outline and the Writing Help to write an application letter for the job you chose.Useful expressionsA Letter of ApplicationSalutationDear Reasons for applyingQualities and qualificationsSigning offI ha
13、ve a strong passion for,which is why I have found such fulfillment in;I would like to provide support to and assist them in ways that I am a dependable and hard-working individual;In addition,I have the ability to manage my time wisely and to;I am in excellent physical condition with the ability to;
14、Moreover,I am self-motivated and have the ability to work without I appreciate your time in reading this letter and hope to Yours sincerely,Stating the positionI am writing to apply for a position at,which.;I have a great interest in this position and would appreciate WritingWritingq Does the writer
15、 clearly state what position he/she is applying for?q Does the writer give reasons why he/she would be suitable for it?q Is the letter linked together well with expressions for additional points and reasons?q Is the letter written in a formal style?Edit your letter in pairs.Then share what you have
16、written in class.Writingq Mark any spelling,punctuation or grammar errors.q Mark any unclear expressions.Give suggestions if you can.q Underline the expressions you like.Comments_AssignmentPolish your letter based on the comments from your classmates and the sample below.Dear Ms Jenkins,I am reachin
17、g out to you regarding the position of human resources consultant I found on .I have a great interest in this position and would appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.In my previous experience,I worked in human resources departments to provide support across several different ind
18、ustries.Prior to this job,I worked as a human resources assistant for two years,which shows my ability to advance in my career.I have a strong passion for helping others,providing support to my fellow employees and assisting them in ways that benefit them both personally and professionally.Assignmen
19、tI have strong communication skills,which are vital to success in the HR field.I also have a bachelors degree in human resources from Arizona State University.Throughout my education,I worked with skilled human resources professionals who have shared their insights and experience with me.I appreciate your time in reading this letter and hope to hear from you in regard to the next steps in the hiring process.If you have any questions or need any additional information,please dont hesitate to contact me.Sincerely,Lee JimenezGoodbye!
