Years 10 & 11. How To Apply for Work Experience. Write A Letter. Produce A C.V. Complete An Application Form

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1 Years 10 & 11 How To Apply for Work Experience Write A Letter Produce A C.V. Complete An Application Form

2 Letters Of Application Writing a covering letter You may need to write a covering letter in order to: Ask for Work Experience Ask for relevant information about the job or course you have seen advertised Respond to a job advert giving brief personal details and including your CV Obtain a prospectus from a college Points to remember: Do use a good quality paper Do draft a rough letter first Do check spelling, grammar etc. Do keep your letter brief

3 Writing a letter of application Your address Name and address of the person you are writing to Link with school subjects Ms D Johnson 21 Southview Hooks and Co Swinton Waterside HG76 3RT London N4 8UH Tel No th June 2010 Dear Ms Johnson I should like to apply to you for two weeks Work Experience beginning March 12 th I am 15 years old and attend Friern Barnet School where I am studying eight GCSE subjects and GNVQ Part 1 in Business Studies. I am particularly interested in working towards further qualifications and would value the opportunity to work in this area and find out about future career opportunities. Postcode Telephone number Date Relevant experience Mr Croston, Deputy Headteacher, has kindly agreed to act as my referee and can be contacted at Friern Barnet School, Hemington Avenue, London N11 3LS Referee I am able to attend for interview at any time. Yours sincerely Sign like this when you are writing to a named person Chris R. Simon Your signature Your name printed

4 Dear Mr Henderson Dear Sir/Madam Please forward your current College Prospectus and any further information on courses in catering. Yours sincerely With reference to the advertisement in the Mercury last Friday for the post of Clerical Assistant, please forward further details and an application form. I have enclosed a SAE. Yours faithfully Alex Bingham Sam Barker Dear Mrs Hanover I would like to apply for the post of trainee clerical assistant as advertised in the Mercury last Friday. I am particularly keen to work in a commercial accounts department and gain further qualifications. I enclose my CV and shall be pleased to attend for interview at any time. Yours sincerely Chris Brown Your address INCLUDE: Your telephone number and STD code The date The employers name and address and the name of the person you are writing to The job you are applying for Information about yourself that is relevant to that job such as your age, the school you attend, the exams you are taking etc. The name and address of someone ho would be willing to give a reference about you (you must ask this person if they are willing to act as a referee before you send off the letter) REMEMBER TO: Sign the letter (a letter addressed Dear Sir should be signed Yours faithfully and one to Dear Mrs Johnson should be signed Yours sincerely ) Print your name in capitals beneath your signature Write neatly and clearly no alterations Keep your letter concise Enclose your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and send it with a covering letter if you want o give more information Use your Record of Achievement/Progress File and Action Plan to help you write your letter Remember that the time taken to complete a letter can be rewarded with an interview.

5 My Curriculum Vitae What is a CV? When do I need one? A CV is a summary of your life to date, which highlights the aspects that would be of interest to a prospective employer or a college or university admissions tutor. As soon as you are about to apply for jobs or to college or university it accompanies your written application. What should I include? Essential personal details: Name Address Telephone number Date of birth Nationality Education and Training (your school, college, training programme etc) Qualifications gained at school Qualifications/Certificates gained outside school Employment and work experience Interests and hobbies Future targets/action Plan References Names and addresses or 2 referees

6 DOs DOs and DONTs Present your CV in a neat professional manner Use a good quality paper Rearrange information to make it suitable for different applications Include all relevant information Keep copies Include all work experience including part-time and weekend jobs List all certificates eg. First Aid, Duke of Edinburgh Award even if you are just working towards them Approach referees before including them on your CV Always ask their permission before naming your referees DONTs x Sell yourself short Send your CV until you have checked for spelling and punctuation

7 What To Put In a C.V. Personal Details Name Date of birth Address Postcode Telephone Number Education and Qualifications Names of secondary schools Dates of starting and leaving Exam subjects, results and dates Other subjects studied but not examined Other activities in school Positions of responsibility Interests and Activities Clubs, groups, societies Spare time activities Prizes, badges, awards Community work, voluntary work, fundraising Employment and Dates Part time jobs Holiday jobs Work experience Other Information Positions of responsibility outside school Special skills Referees Names, addresses and telephone number

8 Example of a C.V. John Smith 2 Rose Cottages Barr Road London N3 3HB Tel No D.o.b. 13/04/1991 I am a self motivated and enterprising 15 year old with good communication skills and the ability to use initiative to realise personal goals and ambitions. Qualifications/Skills/Achievements/Personal Qualities Confident in communicating with both my peer group and adults Good attendance and usually punctual Able to work effectively in a team and alone Represented school and area at football and athletics Currently studying for 9 GCSEs expecting B/C grades Interests: Football (school captain), athletics, rock concerts. Work Experience: Swinton Leisure Centre Planning and organising activities for children aged 7-13 years Helping with display materials Dealing with public, mainly parents General duties Education: Friern Barnet School References: Mr D Croston, Deputy Headteacher, Friern Barnet School, Hemington Avenue, London N11 3LS Mr M McDonald, Pickering Trout Farm, Pickering, N.Yorkshire

9 CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Address: Telephone: Statements: Skills/Achievements: Work Experience: Education: Date of Birth: Interests:

10 Completing Applications Most employers, colleges, training organisations etc, produce their own application form, which you will need to complete when applying for a job, course or training programme. This is your first opportunity to create a good impression and meet the standards and criteria set by the company, college or training organisation. Remember you only get one chance to make and initial good impression. The time taken to complete an application form can be rewarded with an interview, therefore allow yourself plenty of time to complete the form. Read the whole form carefully before completing it Make a rough copy and ask someone to check it Write neatly and use black ink or biro Follow instructions exactly, it may ask for BLOCK CAPITALS in some sections Answer the questions fully, using sentences where possible Write your address in full, not forgetting your postcode Make sure you list all courses and qualifications. List examinations taken or about to be taken. Enter estimated grades if known Complete the section on previous employment by entering part-time jobs, paid or voluntary, and your work experience placement Include the things you enjoy doing in your spare time in the interests and activities section Use the opportunity to sell yourself in the section which asks for further information. Try to relate your strengths to the skills and qualities that the employer will be looking for Check that your application is accurate and has no spelling mistakes Keep a copy of your application form for future reference Use your Achievement File and Action Plan to help you complete the form Return your application form promptly there is often a closing date for receipt of applications Don`t leave blank spaces, write not applicable (N/A for short) or none to questions that do not apply to you

11 SPECIMEN JOB APPLICATION FORM Please complete this side of the form in BLOCK CAPITALS Surname...Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Fornames.. Previous Name (if applicable). Address...Post Code. Telephone Number.. Date of Birth. Names and addresses of school/colleges attended since age Dates attended From To.. From To.. From To.. Examinations taken or about to be taken (enter grade if known) Subject Level Date Grade Subject Level Date Grade Please give details of any work experience you have had, including Saturday and holiday jobs Employers name and address Dates of employment Duties

12 Indicate your interests and activities include involvement in voluntary work, clubs and societies, hobbies and sport, Inside School Duties Outside School Duties Provide examples of where you have worked as part of a team. What was your role/contribution? Please give details of special achievements and/or positions of responsibility (e.g. Prefect, Duke of Edinburgh`s Award) Outline any activities you have planned and organised, and how you achieved your results Please indicate why you are interested in this post, the reasons why you consider yourself suitable and how you see your future with this company Signed. Date.