1. Thursday, April 27th Electronics in your wall pocket
Expectation, not a request
Sit in assigned seats. Do NOT turn in Apps
Set up for notes titled: Cover Letters
Absent Last Class?
Pick up General Application Form from front table.
Use the notes on our wikispaces to guide you in filling it out.
Keep this until I return
FREEZE as students come in to class

2. Cover Letters Purpose: Format:
Message to an employer expressing interest in a job and politely requesting, not demanding or expecting, an interview.
Format:
Typed, Block Letter Format (left justified)
Professional language
ed or dropped off in person, and always with a resume.

3. Block Letter format Date (sending the letter/resume)
Contact Name, Position
Company Name
Company Address
Dear Mr./Ms. Smith (never put “to whom it may concern”)
If you do not know the information above… call/ Human Resources to find out!!

4. Message Details Opening: (2 sentences) Body: (3-5 sentences)
Interest, specific position, how you heard about the opening, and reason for writing.
Body: (3-5 sentences)
Basic qualifications
Use words from the classified ad: fast paced, reliable, team player, etc…
Any experience or skills that would help you succeed in that position
Classes, GPA, bilingual, etc…
Any highlights of your career.
Employee of the month, attendance award, etc…
Contact & Request: (1-2 sentences)
Polite request of an interview.
“I’d be happy to provide more information in a formal interview.”
Contact info.
Best times to call, address, phone number
Professional names!

5. Polite closing and final request of action
Signature
Polite closing and final request of action
“Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.”
Sincerely, Enter 4 times, between sincerely and your typed name, for your signature.
(Sign your letter in BLUE or BLACK INK if printing and hand delivering)
(Use a script/signature font for your name if you are sending electronically)
Type your Name /Phone
Make note at the bottom you’ve attached your resume
(Enc: resume)

6. Type rough Cover Letter in Google Docs.
Today’s Tasks
Type rough Cover Letter in Google Docs.
Pick one of the 2 jobs for which you brought an application form to use for your cover letter.
Use the Sample Letter on our Google Classroom to guide you… not to do the work for you!
Copying the sample will result in a zero!!
DO NOT SUMBIT LETTERS TODAY!!!
When you finish the above:
Turn in Goals or 3 Job Search assignments
Work on something for another class
Read, write, draw
Do NOT sleep, discuss non-educational topics, or be on your social media.
Electronics can be picked up when the bell rings today.
FREEZE for remainder of class