求职信写作学案 How to write a job application

How to Write a Job Application
1.Analysis of Learning Material
The topic of this module is A Job Worth Doing, aiming at enabling students to know all jobs in our society and their important functions, and to imagine what kind of job they will do in the future. The further purpose of this module is to foster students’ sense of social responsibility and cultivate their spirit to make contributions to society, making them learn that our society will be more beautiful only through their efforts. In this writing part, students are asked to write a job application to apply for a job.
2.Analysis of Students
The students’ writing ability is under average. Language errors, grammatical mistakes can be seen in their writings everywhere, not to speak oftext structures and contents of article. The topic written about in this period is common for students, and the job is suitable for them, maybe it is not difficult for them.
3.Learning Aims and Learning Key Points and Difficult Points
(1) Learning aims:
Languages: Words and phrases Sentence patterns：I am writing in response to your advertisement for a temporary position as a waiter. I would be grateful if you could
send me more information about the post（s） available.
Abilities: learn how to write a letter of application.
(2) Learning Key Points and Difficult Points： How to write a good job application？
4. Leaning Methods and Process
Pre-writing
信息匹配: 请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先，请阅读以下的招聘海报：A.Taco Cabana Jobs for 16 years old teenagers and above at Taco Cabana, an American fast casual
restaurant chain. Apply for teen jobs as Cook, Team Member, Host / Hostess and Cleaning Crew.
e High Youth Corps Jobs for teens at Mile High Youth Corps (youth conservation corps) in
Colorado. Each summer and fall, 18-24 years olds are hired for conservation work for the
protection of nature.
C.Vera Bradley Jobs at Vera Bradley stores which sell a variety of products, including luggage,
handbags and accessories. Similar work experience required. Minimum age is 18 years old.
D.Merry Maids
Jobs for teens at Merry Maids (home service company). Minimum age is 16 years old. Send your job application for Clerk, Teammate, or Office Assistant.
E.Carmike Cinemas Jobs for teens at Carmike Cinemas (movie theatre). Minimum age is 14 years
old. Send online job applications for Usher, whose job is to take customers to their seats.
F.7-Eleven Jobs for teens at 7-Eleven (convenience store). Minimum age is 18 years old. Send online
job applications for Sales Associates. Evening work (9 pm-11 pm) required.
以下为求职者的个人信息，请为他们选择合适的职位。

1. Cathy is a 20-year-old university student who pays for her education by working part-time. She used to do different jobs, but spent the longest time working in stores that sell women's handbags and accessories. She likes working there because she thinks she could help ladies find the right things. Now she's looking for a summer part-time job again. Wish her good luck!
2. Philip works very hard and he's one of the top students at university. He has been working for his study since he was 18 years old, and now he's doing a part-time job in a restaurant during the daytime. Since he's planning a visit to China next year with a few friends, he wants to find another part-time job in the evening and he may get better pay from that job.
3. Michael moved to the USA with his parents from Mexico two years ago when he was 16. He's studying at a university. Now he wishes to find a job in order to earn some money for a trip to Hawaii next year. He used to work in a restaurant and is quite familiar with work there, so he wishes to find a part-time job in one of those fast food restaurants.
4. Lisa is 15 and she has just finished middle school. She plans to visit Britain with several friends next-year, so she needs to start saving and earning money. As she hasn't worked before, she doesn't know what job she can be offered, but she's determined to do whatever she can. She wishes she could find one that will not be too hard for her.
5. Ben is a nature lover. He and his friends at university often take part in different kinds of activities about nature protection. As the summer vacation is drawing near, as usual, Ben plans to find a part-time job. But different from the past, he wishes to find one that is closely related to nature protection so that he can get some kind of satisfaction while working.
While-writing
1.When you find a job suitable for you, you need to write a job application. What do you know about a job application? Purpose? Language features? Tense?
假如你是李华，从报纸上看到中老年英语培训机构Mid Senior ESCH 面向高中毕业生招
聘暑期兼职辅导员，负责学院课间服务事项，请根据以下内容用英语写一份求职信，要点包括：
1.你的英语水平；
2.你的工作经验；
3.你做好这份工作的信心
Type of writing:
✓______________________________ Purpose of writing:
✓______________________________ Language :
✓______________________________ Tense:
✓Introduction:_____________________ ✓Experience:______________________
2. Read following two job applications, fill in the blanks on the right.(What is each para about?)
(A)
Dear Sir or Madam, newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. I’m really interested in the position and
would like to apply for it.
in my
class.
I’m
lly spoken English. Also I ’m experienced in
computer operation. In my spare time, I read a
lot, which broadens my horizons. Being an
active young person, I like sports and outdoor
activities. Besides, I ’m easy to get along with
and like to make friends. So I ’m convinced
that I ’m equal to the job. I ’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply. Sincerely yours,
(B) Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m a student from Xinhua Middle School in
Chongqing. I learn(ed) from the Internet that
you want some students to serve as spokesmen
for the animals they like. I ’
m really interested in the position and would like to apply for it. many activities whose theme is caring about animals. I like pandas in particular and I ’Therefore, it ’s our responsibility to protect them the pandas ’ living and eating habits. So I ’m convinced that I ’m equal to the job.
I would be very grateful if you could send me Sincerely yours, Li Hua Li Hua
3, Let ’s focus on Para.2: the body your English proficiency and your working experience (你的英语水平和你的工作经验) Supporting ideas (your English proficiency)
• 英语很好_____________________________________________________
• 口头、笔头英语流利_____________________________________________________ • 令人满意的阅读技能_____________________________________________________ • 在高考中取得好成绩_____________________________________________________ • 在演讲比赛中屡获佳绩___________________________________________________ Combine these expressions into sentences
___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Supporting ideas (your working experience)
• 社区志愿者，定期为老人提供服务_______________________________________________ • 和老人相处得好，沟通容易_____________________________________________________
•社区志愿者，教老人英语_____________________________________________________ •培养了耐心，责任心_____________________________________________________ Combine these expressions into sentences
___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Homework: Finish a whole job application.。