Monday, September 29, 2008

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
a. explain the purpose and audience of a cover letter and thank you letter.
b. write a cover letter.
c. write a thank you letter.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students will answer the following questions: Have you held a job during high school? Why or why not? How has this impacted you? 2-3 sentences

2. Students will write the rough drafts of their cover letters and thank you letter for their Senior Project. Models are below:

COVER LETTER

Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19073
(610) 468-2298
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net

November 10, 2010

Company Name
Address
City State Zip

To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in response to your advertisement in Careerbuilder for a ______. I am very interested in this position, and I believe I am the best candidate for this job.

I graduated from Overbrook High School in June 2008. I am currently attending ______, and I am majoring in _________ . In my classes, I have learned about ________. My current GPA is _________.

In my previous jobs, I have _________. My job skills include _____________. I am the best candidate for this job because ________________.

My salary requirement for this position is _______. I can be reached at _________ for an interview. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.

Sincerely,
YOUR NAME

THANK YOU LETTER

Madelaine Kingsbury
72 Heritage Lane
Wallingford PA 19086
(610) 484-2987
ms.kingsbury@verizon.net

December 1, 2010

Company Name
Company Address
City State Zip Code

Dear Ms. Jones:

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me on December 1, 2010, to discuss the _______ position available at your company. I was very excited to learn more about your organization. I believe that I will bring ___________ to the job. I am certain that I am the best candidate for this position. I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely,
YOUR NAME

Students will be given actual job descriptions from Career Builder to work with. 40 points for each letter (80 total).

Homework: Students should type their career goals essays for Friday, October 3, 2008, and email them to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.