What do you think an application letter looks like?
What should be in it?
Step
Activity
Aim
Time
Introduction
Find out what you already know.
10
Step 1
Listening New job
You can understand conversations about jobs and answer questions about it.
15
Step 2
Reading Covering letter
You can understand a job advertisement and cover(ing) letterand write questions about them.
15
Step 3
Vocabulary
You can understand and use a vocabulary about jobs.
15
Step 4
Grammar Active and passive
You can understand and use active and passive sentences.
15
Step 5
Speaking A discussion about jobs
You can have a discussion about jobs.
10
Step 6
Writing Job advertisement
You can write a job advertisement.
15
Step 7
Evaluation
Reflect on what you have learnt.
05
Step 8
Extra Change Jobs
Watch the video.
Step 1 - Listening
New job
You are going to listen to three conversations in which Harry is offered a job.
Listen to the recording and do assignment 1.
Read the questions.
Listen again and do assignment 2.
Assignment 1
Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group. Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
You are going to read a job advertisement and a covering letter (i.e. an application letter).
Read the texts and do assignment 1.
Read the texts again and do assignment 2 and 3.
Advertisement
Wanted
We are a well reputed company that has shown growth during the past six decades. In our Brighton office we are looking for a dynamic:
IT Support Officer: the ideal candidate would have a diploma in IT with 3-5 years experience of installing software, SQL data base, ERP and MS Office (expertise in Excel and Access).
The candidate should also show professional integrity, initiative, flexibility, effective performance under pressure, good communication skills and should be able to build up excellent working relationships.
A very attractive salary awaits the ideal candidate.
Send us your CV and cover letter to hr7@cyber.net.co.uk
Covering letter
Dear Sir / Madam,
I would like to apply for the job of IT Support Officer as advertised on your company’s website.
For the past four years I have worked in IT with Brown’s. Because the company is moving to another part of the country, I will be made redundant in two weeks’ time.
My present job involves various IT duties in person and by phone. I also deal with IT questions, handle incoming calls, handle incoming and outgoing post, order printer consumables.
Before this job I did an internship at Brightston’s in North Street, Invertown and gained experience with the MS Office package.
I am available for an interview at any time and could start work immediately.
Please find attached a copy of my CV for more information.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
David Scrivener
Assignment 1
The paragraphs of the advertisment and the letter are mixed up.
Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group. Make a copy of the worksheet in your own account (File - Make a copy ...) or download the worksheet (File - Download as).
Assignment 2
The paragraphs are still in the wrong order.
(On your own) read the paragraphs and reconstruct the advertertisment and the letter.
(In your group) discuss your answers.
Assignment 3
Divide the texts into four parts.
Each one of you takes a part.
Write three questions about it.
Give your questions to your group members.
Answer the questions.
Check the answers.
You could also swap your questions with another group.
In your group discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the following jobs:
hairdresser
tour guide
GP
CEO
teacher
nurse
manager
shopkeeper
veterinarian
journalist
Step 6 - Writing
Job advertisement 1
SUNLIFE is a company looking for a new customer service employee. You are going to read their advertisement.
After that determine which of the following statements are true.
To apply for the job you need experience as a 'customer service representative'.
Before you start working at "Sunlife", you must follow a training that you have to pay for yourself.
If you get the job, there are opportunities for career growth.
If you get the job, you always work at the same times.
To be eligible for the job, you need good musical skills.
You must be able to work independently to be eligible for the job.
Now read the advert and do the exercise.
SUNLIFE seeks CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES for new locations
no experience necessary
paid training
regular bonuses
opportunities for career development
flexible timetable
Requirements:
Keyboarding skills
Team player but must also be able to work independently
For more info send CV to hr@sunlife.co.uk or call 1-888-581-888
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
Changing jobs can lead to a better title, a salary increase and more. But moving too frequently can get you labeled as a job hopper and decrease your future prospects. So how do you know when it's time to move on? To make that decision easier, here's some tips.
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Toelichting
Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor tweetalig onderwijs, leerjaar 1, 2 en 3. Dit is thema 15 'Jobs'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Changing jobs. In deze les gaat het over waarom iemand van baan zou willen veranderen, personeelsadvertenties en sollicitatiebrieven (covering letter). In de grammaticaopdracht gaat het over 'active and passive' zinnen.
Leerniveau
VWO 2;
HAVO 1;
VWO 1;
HAVO 3;
VWO 3;
HAVO 2;
Leerinhoud en doelen
Engels;
Eindgebruiker
leerling/student
Moeilijkheidsgraad
gemiddeld
Studiebelasting
1 uur en 40 minuten
Trefwoorden
active and passive, arrangeerbaar, changing jobs, engels, personeelsadvertenties, sollicitatiebrieven, stercollectie, tto123, van baan veranderen
Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor tweetalig onderwijs, leerjaar 1, 2 en 3. Dit is thema 15 'Jobs'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Changing jobs. In deze les gaat het over waarom iemand van baan zou willen veranderen, personeelsadvertenties en sollicitatiebrieven (covering letter). In de grammaticaopdracht gaat het over 'active and passive' zinnen.