Starter Activity Try to think of a career for each letter of the alphabet. - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Starter ActivityTry to think of a career for each letter of the alphabet.

2. Answers…A Architect, Accountant, Aviation Engineer, Artist, Actuary, Administrator, ArchaeologistB Banker, Baker, Builder, Beauty Therapy, Bailiff, ButcherC Carpenter, Coastguard, Child-minder, Chef, Caretaker, Customer Service AssistantD Dentist, Doctor, Dietician, Data Analyst, Dog TrainerE Engineer, Equality & Diversity Officer, Environmental Health OfficerF Florist, Fire Fighter, Fisheries Manager, Fashion Designer, Fitness InstructorG Graphic Designer, Gardener, Green Keeper, Games Developer, Game KeeperH Hairdresser, Human Resource Manager, Housing Officer, Hedge Fund ManagerI ICT Technician, Insurance Advisor, Interior DesignerJ Judge, Joiner, Journalist, Job Centre AdviserK Kitchen Porter, Kayak Instructor, Kennel WorkerL Librarian, Laboratory Assistant, Legal Secretary, Logistics ManagerM Midwife, Mechanic/Motor Vehicle TechnicianN Nurse, Neurologist, Network Technician, Nanny, Nursery AssistantO Optician, Occupational Therapist, P Paramedic, Prison officer, Police Officer, Postal worker, Phlebotomist, PlumberQ Quality controller, Quantity Surveyor,R Recruitment Consultant, Research Assistant, S Sports coach, Sports Development Officer, SolicitorT Teacher, Television Presenter, Train Driver, Trainer, TranslatorU Undertaker, Underwriter, V Vet, Volunteer Coordinator, W Web Designer, Welder, Warehouse Operative, Waste CollectorX X-Ray Technician Y Youth Worker Z Zoo Keeper

3. It is an Academy expectation that you always underline titles and date work.Completing Applications and Writing to Employers

4. Lesson ObjectivesTo develop an understanding of appropriate writing styles and language for employment. To develop students understanding of employer expectations To enhance students future employment prospects

5. Learning OutcomesAll students will gain some understanding of how language and grammar can help improve employment prospects.Others will take this further and be able to apply understanding and analyse their own strengths and weaknesses and adapt to meet the task requirements.A few will complete the above and in addition use key words when creating examples of written employment/ employer interaction.

6. Key TermsReferences.The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something. In terms of writing structure refers to the information which creates a document. Someone or something which is a source of information about a subject. In terms of employment it refers to someone providing information and comments about your work ethic.Is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)Covering LetterStructure

7. Application FormsYou will need to make applications to 6th Forms, colleges, training, apprenticeships, employers both in the near future and further ahead. Many employers now expect you to fill out an application form online. If you have to do this, have your CV to hand. Online applications can get ‘timed-out’ so you need to be prepared. Before you click and ‘send’, take a copy- either print one or save it to your computer, so that you can use it to prepare if you are offered an interview.

8. Structure- What to Include?TaskDiscuss with the person sat next to you what areas you think you have top write about in an application form?What document would be helpful when completing application forms? Feedback your answers to the class

9. Details asked for on Application FormsYou will need to add the following details…1. Personal Details2. Educational History3. Employment History4. Why you want the post5. References (usually 2 who know you professionally, 1 being your most recent employer or your current school) Your CV would be a really helpful tool to use when completing application forms.Task Who would you use for your reference? You are not allowed to use a friend or relative!

10. TaskHand out example of an application form. Students to work in group of 4-5Circle the bad points.Make a note of what the good points are?What are the Good and Bad points?

11. Answers Poor spelling Poor punctuation (use capital letters!)The type of font changes Does not say what the qualifications are GCSE or Btec? Does not know National insurance number (should have found it out).Task Do you think this person was invited to interview? What advice would you give them when they write a new application?

12. When completing Application Forms I must remember…Task In your exercise books Look at the list below and make notes on what you should remember when completing an application Form.Read the whole application form before completing it. Photocopy the form and do a practice run and then ask someone to check it. Check grammarFollow the instructions properly e.g. don’t write in blue if it asks for black!Do not use correction fluidCheck that you do not make any spelling mistakes or put the wrong DOB, address or have missed a word out.Return the application form in good time (before the closing date!)In the sections where it asks why you have applied talk about your experiences, your skills (a longer example of your personal statement section on a CV.)

13. Covering LettersYou would usually send a covering letter with your CV to an employer. The purpose of the covering letter is to outline what you are applying for and your current situation. It needs to be brief and to the point, drawing attention to relevant parts of your CV but not repeating it. TaskMake a note in your text books about when you would use a covering letter:- When responding to a job vacancy - Or asking if an employer has any suitable positions

14. How to structure a letter to an employer: EMPLOYERS ADDRESSHERE Date Dear Sir or Madam,Re: Work Experience in the community support departmentI am writing to enquire if it would be possible for me to spend a week with your community support department for work experience.I am currently in year 11 at Paignton Academy studying hard to achieve good GCSE results. The school's work experience programme runs for one week from 7th-11th December 2017.I am considering the Police Force as a career option, so I am keen to explore careers that serve the community as much as possible. The community support job role seems very interesting with a lot of variety and opportunity to further my current skill base. I believe I have the skills to be an asset to your establishment for a week, and would work extremely hard to learn as much as I can.I hope that you will consider my request; I can be contacted on Tel: 01803 403 003 or email: careers@paigntonacademy.orgI look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,A.MazingMiss Anne MazingMiss A. Mazing Successful driveTorquay TQ1 4RN

15. How not to write an email to an employer… From: Harrythebully.orgSubject: Wk Explrite m8, av u got ne wrk xpirience goin?I am well gud an I wud luv 2 work in ur skool. As I used 2 go there.Mesage me bk yeah.Aaron

16. Good Email…From: A.B1984@paigntonacademy.orgSubject: Work Experience 2017Dear Mr Adkins, I am extremely interested in learning more about becoming a Teacher. As part of exploring future career ideas my school has given me the opportunity to secure a work placement for the week of the 7th December 2017. Would Canterbury Primary be willing to allow me to work for them during this week?If you would like a copy of my CV or any further details please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing back from you.Kindest RegardsAaron Bennetts Year 11 studentPaignton Academy

17. Signing OffTaskAs a class discuss the following points:What should you use when you sign off on a letter when it is addressed Sir/ Madam When you know the name of the person you are writing too?When sending an email?

18. How to sign offTask In your exercise books make a note of the following:An email can use less formal signing off such as Kind RegardsYours Sincerely when you know the person you are addressing e.g. Mr/ Mrs/ Miss and Surname or First nameFaithfully when you use Dear Sir/ Madam

19. Letter ExampleShow word document example letter for work placement request.

20. Task Individually in your exercise books have a go at writing your own letter to an employer requesting a work experience placement.Remember to include why you are writing to the employer what year you are in and your favourite subjects at school, what your future career plans are, why you would like a placement and finally thank them for their time in considering your request.Writing My own Letter

21. Plenary TaskDiscuss with students what they have found interesting. Give a personal encounter of having to write formally. Have any of the students had experience of writing formally? Whether it’s writing a blog/ published work or responding to an advertisement. What have students learnt from the session?

22. Any Questions?

23. RAGTask Turn to your RAG sheet, complete for this lesson.To develop an understanding of appropriate writing styles and language for employment. To develop students understanding of employer expectations To enhance students future employment prospects

24. Extension TaskTaskFor those students who have completed the task in their exercise books they should type them up on a computer.Students need to carefully check through their letter of introduction and try to enhance the details by using descriptive adjectives where suitable. Hand-write a formal email to accompany the letter explaining who you are and why you are sending the document. Students can finally type up the email and attach the letter sending a copy to the Careers Department email careers@paigntonacademy.org for feedback.

25. More Information You can discover more at:https://careers.paigntonacademy.org/