TO PONDER…

Where do you plan to work at? Malaysia?

Overseas? Why?

RÉSUMÉ

COVER LETTER

Assessment 3 (Mock job interview)

RÉSUMÉ

COVER LETTER

The focus for today!

COVER LETTER

WEDNESDAYMARCH 11TH,

2015

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to write a cover letter that accompanies a

résumé.

LEARNING OUTCOME

How does a cover letter look like?

What is cover letter for?

1. … highlights key points in your résumé.

2. … expresses your interest in a position.

3. … shows off your qualifications to a prospective employer.

COVER LETTER …

http://www.tv411.org/writing/writing-work-ged/writing-cover-letter/activity/1/1

PRACTICE 1

Three main types:

1. The application letter which responds to a known job opening. 2. The prospecting letter which inquires about possible positions.3. The networking letter which requests information and assistance in your job search.

→ Hard copy correspondence→ E-mail correspondence

TYPES

WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Find out details about the company or employer in mind- websites, brochures, pamphlets, etc.

2. Study about the job openings- choose the one related to you.

3. Brainstorm the reasons why you are the ideal candidate.

PRE-WRITING

4. Put some efforts to find out the name of the person the letter should be addressed to.

5. Make sure the date of the cover letter is within the duration of the job opening.

6. Avoid writing more than one page.

7. Do not repeat what appear in your resume.

CONTINUED

http://www.tv411.org/writing/writing-work-ged/writing-cover-letter/activity/2/1

PRACTICE 2

ELEMENTS IN A COVER LETTER

After you have completed Practice 2, you should have some ideas of the elements to be included in a

cover letter.What are the elements?

Write down the elements at http://padlet.com/nik_a_nik_a/coverletter

1. Applicant’s name, contact address, phone # and email address.2. Date3. The oganization’s complete contact address4. Proper salutation (Malay, Western, Asian, Middle Eastern) Dear En. Qayyum Mazlan Dear Mrs. Tara Putusamy Dear Mr. Simon Tam Dear Ms. Beatrix Adams (Dear Ms. Adams) Dear the Human Resource Manager **5. Subject heading

BEGINNING

Amir b. Aman39 Taman Bahagia50101 KlangTel: 011-111 7574E-mail: amiraman@qq.com

11 March 2015

Ms. Teresa OwenHuman Resource ManagerJack & Jill Sdn. Bhd.1617 Memory Lane50002 Kuala Lumpur

Dear Ms. Owen

Application for a Post of a Marine Engineer

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Purpose: Establish reasons for applying.

Details: State where you learn about the vacancy (date and source), the reason for writing.Mention your background of current position.

FIRST PARAGRAPH

I am interested in the position as a marine engineer (job title) as advertised on 6 March 2015 in your company’s website, www.company.com (date and source). I am a fresh graduate from University of Satellite with a degree in Chemical Engineering with a CGPA of 3.55. (education/ background of current job/ status).

Technical Skills Soft skills Experience/ Training Any value added skills

** If there are too many information, you can divide them into 2 paragraphs.

SECOND PARAGRAPH

During my undergraduate study, I was responsible to install and maintain the floating solutions at a simulated plant at our university (technical skill). I was also responsible in designing eco-friendly mills (technical skill). Therefore, I am comfortable with jobs related to offshore and marine operations (elaboration of technical skills). I was given the chance to lead a group in designing the mills (softskill) and I managed to ensure everyone in my team to work together (softskill) and we received the best team award from the university (elaboration of softskill). I have attended various production technology workshops that provide the chances for me to be up-to-date with the evolving technology (training/ experience). During my tenure at the industrial attachment at XYZ Petrochemical, I was responsible to identify deficiencies in human resources, equipment and processes. Such added values qualify me to serve your company at my best (value added).

Mention the attached resume.

Ask for an interview with specific contact details, e.g. state either email address and/ or cellphone number.

** Depending on the number of the previous paragraphs, this could be written as the 4 th paragraph BUT everything must be in ONE page ONLY!

THIRD PARAGRAPH

Attached is my resume for your reference (mention resume). I am available to be contacted for an interview at 011-111 7574 or amiraman@qq.com (request for interview with specific contact details). I enthusiastically look forward to applying my knowledge and experience into practice at your company.

I look forward to receiving your reply. Thank you.

Respectfully Respectfully yours Sincerely Sincerely yours Yours sincerely With appreciation With gratitude

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE

YOUR SIGNATURE NAME

ENDING

Respectfully (Complimentary close)

AmirAman (Your signature)Amir b. Aman (Name)

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Page 33 contains some examples of phrases to use in cover letter.

PHRASES TO USE

Experience Ability Success Responsibilities Roles Personal Attributes

Demonstrated skills in

Trained in Promoted to In charge of Analyzed Committed to

Extensive academic

Competent at

Succeeded in

Supervised Established Confident

Experienced in all aspects of

Expert at Proven track record in

Familiar with Formulated Enthusiastic user of

Knowledge of Working knowledge of

Experience involved/ included

Employed to Initiated Thorough

Experienced as Coordinated achieved Assigned to Managed Actively sought

Practical background in

Organized Instrumental in

Project managed Presented Motivated

Provided Technical assistance to

Executed Delivered Mediated Created Influenced

Communicated Proficient in Imagined Translated Designed Persuaded

1. Double and triple check before sending.

2. Check for spelling errors and typos.3. Don not go over a page.4. Be sure to send both resume and

resume cover letter to the prospective employer.

FINAL CHECK

TASK Work in a team of four. Create a page in your wiki entitled ‘Cover

Letter’. Go to http://www.jobstreet.com.my/ Find a job advertisement related to your

field. Prepare a cover letter in response to the

advertisement.

Snail mail

AND/ OR

E-mail

WHAT’S NEXT?

TASK Work in a pair. Surf the Internet for

information on e-mail etiquette for job application

Note down some points on http://padlet.com/nik_a_nik_a/emailetiquette.

Present to the class.

ETIQUETTE IN WRITING E-MAILS FOR JOB APPLICATION

1) Personalize your email to each recipient (one email to one organization)2) E-mail subject: Applicat ion for … (the same as in the subject heading

for the cover letter)3) Content:

Salutation (Dear …) The first sentence of the first paragraph in the cover letter. Mention attachment

e.g. Attached are my cover letter and resume for your consideration. I look forward to receiving your reply soon. Thank you.

Complimentary closee.g. Best regards,

Name

Do you have some ideas on writing a cover letter for job

application?

Hurrayyy!!! You have achieved the learning outcome for today!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2014.8:00-9:00AM (1 HOUR)SCENARIO:You have recently graduated from a local university and you are looking for a job related to your field.  INSTRUCTION:From the job advertisements provided, choose one job advertisement that is the most relevant to your field of study. Write a cover letter in response to the advertisement to express your interest and highlight your abilities and experiences.

ASSESSMENT 1 (10%)

FORUM IN KALAMWEEK 3

THANK YOU

1) Work with a partner for Assessment 2. 2) Choose a company that you both are interested to work

with.3) Get connected to each other using Skype text chat.4) Discuss via the Skype text chat why you both chose the

company. During the discussion, include the elements required for Assessment 2.

5) Discussion via the text chat should be completed in 60 minutes maximum. Copy and paste your chat log on a Microsoft Word.

6) After you have completed the text chat discussion, prepare the presentation slide. This can be done face-to-face.

7) Create a wiki page entitled ‘Assessment 2’.8) On that wiki page: (i) Upload your slide presentation

you prepared at stage 5 (deadline anytime before the assessment on March 23 rd, 2015) and (ii) upload the Microsoft Word that contains the chat log between you and your partner (deadline Monday March 16 th, 2015 10am.

TASK FOR MONDAY MARCH 16TH , 2015