Unit 4 (Weeks 5&6)

CONVINCING OTHERS OF YOUR

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND
QUALITIES
Language learning outcomes
Using present and past tenses and simple and continuous
aspects
Using specific words and phrases in a job application letter
Describing qualifications, experiences, skills and qualities
Writing a job application letter
Purpose and importance

Job application letter = cover

letter

Convincing the employer

Preparing a job application letter requires

1 2 3
Knowledge Content Language
of the structures
layout
A cover letter must stand out from among the
thousands of other application letter

knowledge Skills experiences

Letter organisation
Format for fresh graduates
1. Refer to the advertisement or
source of the job vacancy
2. State the highest level of
education/qualification
3. Explain any relevant
knowledge/skills
4. Provide details about any work
experience and involvement in
extra-curricular activities
5. State other relevant skills
6. Refer to the enclosed documents
7. End the letter
Formats for applicants with work
experience
1. Refer to the advertisement or
source of the job vacancy
2. Describe previous work
experience
3. Stating job related skills
4. State the highest level of
education/qualification
5. Refer to the enclosed documents
6. End the letter
Refer to page 41
Seven steps in writing a cover letter

1. Refer to the advertisement or source of the job vacancy

2. State the highest level of education/qualification
3. Explain any relevant knowledge/skills
4. Provide details about any work experience and involvement
in extra-curricular activities
5. State other relevant skills
6. Refer to the enclosed documents
7. End the letter
1.
Refer to the advertisement or source
of the job vacancy
I am writing to apply for the position of as advertised
in response to dated/of/on
the .. (post) with (date) in .
Please advertisement your company (source)
consider for
my application which was
for advertised

With reference to Your advertisement in would like to apply

(source) dated/on
(date) wish to apply for the position of
I (post) in
Your advertisement as wish to be considered your company.
posted in the Jobstreet
website on . (date)
Exercise 2 page 44
2.
State the highest level
of
education/qualification
 graduated with a certificate of completion in from
will graduate with . (field) ..
have (recently/just) graduated with (college/university)
I have received a .. degree in .
(Bachelors programme) on/in
.
(date/year)

studied
completed programme at ..
(University/Institute)
I have completed a .
course/diploma with a degree in
from
am a graduate .
Exercise 3 page 45
Language focus
tenses
Refer to page 46,47,48
Lets Identify the tenses used by Garfield and Jon
3.
Explain any relevant
knowledge/skills
During my.. year learnt/have learnt about (field)
a lot
In semester studied/have studied
At the university, I
in . (field)
To fulfil my degree requirement, ..
took/have taken courses (no)
To prepare adequately for my
future career,

substantial my final year project.

gained/ have gained experience and in
a lot of skills the fieldwork
I activities.
enormous knowledge during the practical training
acquired/have acquired programme.
invaluable
 took

have taken such as have given me a strong background in my

Some of the courses I discipline/field of study
signed up for and

enrolled in

My education knowledge

academic background has given me a strong background in

final year project have provided me with a sound insight into (field)

fieldwork activities
Exercise 5 page 51
4.

Provide details about any

work experience and
involvement in extra-
curricular activities
Provide details about your work experience: Where and
when
I underwent at Matel Kuala
a three-month industrial Chemical Terengganu.
training Industry in
worked programme Klang.
as an intern at.. (name Kuala Lumpur.
of hospital)
have been as a sales Hospital in for three months
working part-time representative last year.
at the Proton car for the past two
at several fast food outlets as a store years.
have worked company in
manager Kuantan

in Petaling Jaya
and Kajang
areas
Elaborate on your work experience: what you did
During the training I was able to apply my theoretical to a practical situation.
programme, knowledge
In addition to my usual stock co-ordination
duties as car I have been responsible and the checking of inventories
salesman, for
As an administrative compiling and
clerk at. I was responsible for maintaining the records and office activities.
of business transactions

As a Personal I was required to manage a range of in a timely and accurate which include organizing
Assistant to the general administrative manner, meetings, distributing
General Manager, and specialized duties agendas and taking
minutes.
As a store manager, I initiated several innovative which resulted in an increase in overall
workplace practices, productivity.

As an assistant to a I analysed the metal content of the used of electroless onto the printed circuit
senior researcher, solution plating of copper, nickel board.
and gold

As an assistant to the I prepared the assortment of which included cakes, cookies, puddings and
chef, desserts, tarts, as well as special order desserts and cakes.
Exercise 6 page 53
5.
State other relevant
skills
Describe your work experience: what you learnt from
experience
The practical enables me to realise that i have an aptitude the analysis of
experience for, as well as an samples.
interest in,
has familiarized me
My work experience with many of the in .
challenges involved precision and
thoroughness.

have developed my qualities for loyalty and

dedication.

tolerance and
The responsibilities I understanding.
shouldered my communication and developed a network od
have honed and event associates in food
management skills, service field/
financial business
environment.
Describe involvement in extra-curricular activities:
posts and Lesson (s) learnt.
As my resume as secretary of me how to communicate and
indicates, my the student work with people from all
two years council walks of life.
experience has taught
You will notice as a college to be an enthusiastic
from the resume football player team member and
that my and debater persistent competitor.
experience me

My positions as the president have enabled to acquire strong

of abc club and leadership qualities as
vice-president of well as valuable time-
def society of management and
university of decision-making skills.
terengganu
Describe involvement in extra-curricular activities:
relevance/benefit to the company
I would like to put these skills to use as a . at
your company.
My strong coupled with my should serve your here and abroad.
academic ability to speak company well
background and three languages,
training, would be an asset to your company.
I am sure that my together with my will be extremely for the position.
academic understanding of relevant
background, the and
enthusiasm,

I believe i have the skills and the experience you are looking for.
Exercise 7 page 54
activity 1 page 55
6.
Refer to the enclosed
documents
Enclosed a copy of my
resume/CV/ my and other relevant
are personal documents.
Attached herewith particulars
my resume

I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your information.

and relevant
documents for your kind
consideration.

Please find enclosed a copy of my resume and relevant

documents.
Exercise 8 page 56
7.
End the letter
 that I would be granted an to fully explain my
I hope interview qualifications.
you would consider my application.

I would be if you would consider me

very grateful for an interview with you
to attend
very glad if you could see me to discuss my
qualifications with you.
my qualifications in detail
pleased to discuss during an interview.

I look forward to attending the interview at your convenience

Please do not hesitate to for an interview at any time convenient to you

call me
Should you require any i am available for an interview
further details,
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me

Thank you for considering my application

Exercise 9 page 57
Example page 59