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

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 Emailed or dropped off in person, and always with a resume.

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/email Human Resources to find out!!

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, email address, phone number Professional email names!

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 Email/Phone Make note at the bottom you’ve attached your resume (Enc: resume)

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