Inglês 5 Final Task Rodrigo

AGENDA

Strategy development:
Writing
COVER LETTER
When you are looking for a new job or applying
for an International University,what do you need?
When you want a job, what should you do?

Look for one. But how?

Talk, call, send a message

What kind of message do you think is the

best my dear teacher?

A Cover letter
TRANSACTIONAL LETTERS
• Letter of advice
• Letter of request
• Letter of application/ Cover
letter.
• Letter of complaint
• Letter to the editor
What´s it my Dear Teacher?

How can I
Write a
Marvellous
Letter?
Part 1 of 3: Basics
Begin by adding your contact information at the top. This will ensure that the
hiring company can reply to you. This should include your whole address and
phone number(s), emails, twitter account and even LinkedIn address whenever
possible..
 1.                                                                                                                                                      

Part 2 of 3: The contents of the letter

State the position to which you are applying so that the employer
knows for certain. Explain where you found the advertisement too,
such as in a newspaper, via a job site or through a friend who works
there, etc.
1.                                                                                                                                                      

In the next paragraph, summarize your strengths and any

particular qualifications or experience that would be
considered relevant to the post.Refer to your CV for more
explanations of your qualifications and skills.
Include the most relevant aspects of your career
in the next paragraph.
Part 3 of 3: Finishing up the letter
Finally, explain how you think you can
contribute to the company and help it become
successful.
If they are going to contact you, at the bottom of the
letter but before your closing and signature, write I
look forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience
End appropriately. Use Yours sincerely or Yours
faithfully.
 LAY-OUT

Remember that a letter of application

is FORMAL .
Let´s take a look at the FORMAL style.
Formal opening

Body of the letter

Formal ending
 A)Dear Sir or Madam,

B)Dear (Mr/ Ms/ Mrs) Silva,

A)Yours Faithfully/ Faithfully yours

B)Yours Sincerely/ Sincerely yours
 1. Why are you writing ?

2. Qualifications and experience

3. Personality and interests

4. Summary of reasons for applying.

5. When the writer is free for a further contact.

• SOME KEY EXPRESSIONS THAT MIGHT HELP:

• I am writing in response to your advertisement

in Folha de São Paulo .
• I would very much like to work in this company.
• I would be grateful if you could confirm the
meeting.
• I would like to apply for the position of general
manager.
• Thank you for the letter of the 19th May which I
received this morning.
• I am looking forward to hearing from you as
soon as possible.
• I would be pleased to attend an interview at any
time convenient to you.
 REMEMBER!!!!
FORMAL REGISTER
( no contractions,
no informal expressions)
do not forget your signature
NO ADDRESSES NEEDED

Model sample writings .Follow the

task.It´ll help you
 Checklist
read the Cover letter and check :
1. Beginning and ending 6. No contractions
are appropriate. 7. Varied language
2. Reason for writing 8. Formal register
3. Description of 9. Use of present perfect
experience. 10. Signature
4. Description of
personality.
5. Opening for future
contact
Remember dear all that this is a formal writing, so:

• sophisticated vocabulary; I am
writing to recommend ( not I want....)
• NO contractions
TEMPLATES
Dear [title]:
I am writing in response to your recently advertised position for a [role title]. I am
very interested in this opportunity with [company] and believe that my
qualifications, education and professional experience would make me a strong
candidate for the position.

I am a [insert personal characteristics] professional who [add more information

on how you can add value to future company]. (You can illustrate your
personality with some activities here).

Enclosed is my resume that more fully details my background and work

experience, and how they relate to your position. As you can see, I have already
[pick out a few key details or experiences that align with the specific
requirements of the advertised role].

I firmly believe that I can be a valuable asset to your team. I welcome the
opportunity to speak with you about this position and how my experience could
help [insert name of company] achieve its goals.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

( closing)
[Your name]
Dear Mr/Ms [surname]:
I am writing to express my interest in the recently advertised [position title] role. I
believe I could bring valuable skills and experience to [company name] that would
make me an ideal fit for this position.

I have [number] years of experience as a [your professional role/title] and in this time
I have [briefly outline your experience in current or previous roles and mention key
responsibilities and achievements]. ( use present perfect)

[In this paragraph, outline how you specifically fit the requirements of the
advertised role and mirror the language used in the job ad].

[In this paragraph, reinforce your unique selling proposition, what you have to offer
and why you are an ideal fit].

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application, and I look forward to
hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
Now, your task is...

A
Cover letter
For a
( job, student or any position)

Write your own.(80-120)

words. Using Present
perfect .To be handed in!!!
By November, 27th.