Introduction
GOOD DAY GRADE 9's
I hope you are as excited as I am to tackle today's topic. Please watch the introductory video to the lesson attached below before you continue on the webquest.
Task
Read the advertisement and follow the instructions below.
ADVERTISEMENT
Are you a high school learner looking to earn extra money? Well you in luck...
Sew&So is looking for a dynamic, dilligent and responsbile individual to work part-time over weekneds and school holidays as a sales clerk in our store.
If you are intrested in joining our team, send your application/covering letter to:
Human Resource Manager
Sew&So
P.O Box 2242
Cape Town
6800
For any futher enquries email us at: sewandsocpt@gmail.com
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TASK INSTRUCTIONS
Write a letter of application in response to the advertisement above. In your cover letter motivate why Sew&So should employ you as a sales clerk. (20)
- Use Microsoft Word to write your cover letter.
- Your cover letter must be between 250-300 words.
- Include a cover page with your name & surname, subject, class code, assignment topic: 'Transactional Writing: Cover Letter' and the due date.
- This task is due on the 28 September 2021
- Individual submission via e-mail to fierdouz.williams.fw@gmail.com
Process
Before attempting to write your cover letter please study the format below. Your cover letter should follow the exact same format.
FORMAT OF A COVER LETTER
27 Sesame Street [Address line 1]
Your address → Ronderbosch [Address line 2]
8301 [Postal code]
17 July 2021 [Current date]
SKIP A LINE
The Manager [Interviewer name]
City Groove Magazine [Company’s name]
55 Tabloid Street [Address line 1] → Company's address
Cape Town [Address line 2]
7945 [Postal code]
SKIP A LINE
Sir/Ma’am
SKIP A LINE
APPLICATION FOR VACANT POST [Subject heading always use uppercase]
SKIP A LINE
Introduction- (usually very brief) Kindly receive herewith my application for the post of… [specify what you applying for]
SKIP A LINE
Body- expansion of the intorduction- two or three paragrpahs (include things like: skills, experience education, qualities, why are you the best fit for the job? what can you contribute to the company? etc.)
SKIP A LINE
Conclusion- Express gratitude.
SKIP A LINE
Yours faithfully
Smith W. (Ms/Mr) [Your signature]
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An effective cover letter would include phrases similar to the following:
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RESOURCES
Watch the videos below to assist you in writing your cover letter. These videos will futher elucidate how to write a cover letter, what to do and what not to do when writing a cover letter.
3 Golden Rules of The Cover Letter:
Common Cover Letter Mistakes:
The 6 Steps of Writing a Perfect Cover Letter:
Evaluation
Use the rubric below as a guideline when writing your cover letter to ensure you obtain maximum marks.
COVER LETTER RUBRIC
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75-100% |
50-74% |
0-49% |
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Section 1: Introduction |
This letter uses correct business format with date and addresses at the top, and a signature at the bottom. This letter is clear and concise, and grammatically correct. There are no spelling errors.
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This letter uses correct business format with date and addresses at the top, and a signature at the bottom. There are minimal grammar and spelling errors. While its content is decent, this letter does not convince an employer to call.
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Business formatting is not used in this letter. There is no address or date at the top. This letter is not signed. There are multiple grammar and spelling errors. The content of this letter does not make sense to the reader.
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Section 2: Identification of skills and experiences as related to position
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This section identifies the position for which you are applying and explains why you are interested in the job. You have described how you heard about the opening. The wording is creative and catches an employer’s attention quickly.
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This section identifies the position you are seeking. This letter does not describe how you heard about the opening. You vaguely describe why you are interested in this job. This section is bland and might not catch someone’s attention fast enough.
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This section does not clearly identify what position you are seeking. There is no description of how you heard about the position or why you are interested. This letter definitely will not grab an employer’s attention and keep him or her reading.
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Section 3: Closing |
This letter refers the reader to your resume or any other enclosed documents. This letter thanks the reader for taking time to read this letter. You are assertive as you describe how you will follow up with the employer in a stated time period.
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You thank the reader for taking time to read this letter. You do not refer the reader to your resume or application materials. This letter assumes that the employer will contact you to follow up.
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This letter does not thank the reader for taking time to review this letter. There is no reference to a resume or other materials. This letter does not mention any plan for follow up.
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Conclusion
Now that you have learnt about the structure of a cover letter and what it contains, you can tackle your task. Time to put on your thinking hats and tap into your creativity. Good luck!
I look foward to reading all your cover letters.
Credits
REFERENCES
LetThemTalkTV, 2018. How to Write a Perfect COVER LETTER in Six Steps (with Example). [video] Available at: <https://youtu.be/lhdfD2ena_k> [Accessed 16 August 2021].
McCarthy, R., 2020. MAJOR COVER LETTER MISTAKES 2021 - Avoid Common Cover Letter Mistakes that Cost You the Interview. [video] Available at: <https://youtu.be/MhCasM6Mqh8> [Accessed 19 August 2021].
Su, J., 2021. Write an Amazing Cover Letter: 3 Golden Rules (Template included). [video] Available at: <https://youtu.be/NUhDP30IRKk> [Accessed 19 August 2021].
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