In a way to practice cover letter writing, choose two of the job posting that you are interested in, and write down a different cover letter for each one.

Check the examples on our blog first, and try to follow the same pattern.

Cover Letter Sample 

Addressing Current Unemployment

 Dear [INSERT HIRING MANAGER’S NAME],

Regarding the [INSERT JOB TITLE] position currently advertised on Monster.ca, please find attached a copy of my resume for your consideration.

Having worked within the industry for over [INSERT YEARS EXPERIENCE], I have developed a wide range of skills that would meet, and exceed the expectations for the role. 

During my career I have had many achievements, including [INSERT KEY ACHIEVEMENT]. I am currently unemployed and would relish the opportunity to immediately bring this level of success to your company.

If you would like to get in touch to discuss my application and to arrange an interview, you can contact me via[INSERT PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS]. 

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

[INSERT NAME]

Cover Letter Sample for an Experienced Professional

Dear [INSERT HIRING MANAGER’S NAME],

Regarding the [INSERT JOB TITLE] position currently advertised on Monster.ca, please find attached a copy of my resume for your consideration.

Having worked within the industry for over [INSERT YEARS EXPERIENCE], I have developed a wide range of skills that would meet, and exceed the expectations for the role. In my present role as a [INSERT CURRENT JOB TITLE] for [INSERT CURRENT EMPLOYER] I have had many achievements, including[INSERT KEY ACHIEVEMENT]. 

I would relish the opportunity to bring this level of success to your company. If you would like to get in touch to discuss my application and to arrange an interview, you can contact me via [INSERT PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS]. 

I look forward to hearing from you soon.Cover Letter Sample for an Experienced Professional

Dear Farwa:

Please accept my application for the position of ECE Teacher in Al Huda school. All children should be provided with opportunity and support to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually. Keeping this philosophy in mind, I believe I am a cut above the rest of the candidates who have applied for the position of an Early Childhood Teacher at the Prairie School.

I had been working for ECE Teacher in elementary school for 3 years where I developed many skills and capabilities regarding early childhood curriculum. I am especially trained in developing age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans which would helpful in achieving goals of Prairie School while promoting social and cognitive development in children. My prime focus as an early childhood teacher is to provide additional care to semi-dyslexic children to provide them with the confidence that they need in order to excel in a challenging world.

Possessing strong management skills, I can handle an entire class of children by exercising authority. I understand that teaching requires an individual to take on many avatars especially in the role of an early childhood instructor; I believe that I have mastered most of them during the last three years at this position.

 I am confident that my experience and skills would be an asset to your school. I thank you for your time and would love to have an app for an interview with you.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Noureen Fatima

Yours sincerely,

Cover Letter Sample for Part-Time Work

Dear [INSERT HIRING MANAGER’S NAME], 

Regarding the [INSERT JOB TITLE] position currently advertised on Monster.ca , please find attached a copy of my resume for your consideration. I'm looking to gain practical experience within [INSERT INDUSTRY SECTOR] and feel that a part-time position within your company would help me to demonstrate the abilities I have.

INCLUDE IF YOU HAVE UNDERTAKEN WORK EXPERIENCE
I have been studying [INSERT RELEVANT DEGREE] and have already gained some experience as a[INSERT JOB TITLE] at [INSERT COMPANY NAME] where I [INSERT KEY RESPONSIBILITY OR ACHIEVEMENT]. 

I believe my skills in [INSERT KEY SKILLS] would make me a positive addition to your team. If you would like to get in touch to discuss my application and to arrange an interview, you can contact me via [INSERT PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS]. 

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,
[INSERT NAME]

 

                                                       

Career Objective:

I am looking for ECE Teacher position in order to utilize my education and experience in a mutual  environment .

Career Summary:

I am qualified and dedicated early childhood teacher passionate about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of young children. Enthusiastic, creative and caring, versed in learning theories and practice, and seeking to provide exceptional quality teaching and care in an energetic team environment.

Education:

Bachelor of Art                   2005

Punjab University Lahore

Bachelor of Education       2006

Lahore University

Master of Art                     2008

Punjab University Lahore

Skills

• Highly skilled in implementing creative teaching ideas
• Capable of teaching using different and new teaching methods
• Excellent in making a lesson interactive and interesting
• Ability to manage a class of 30 to 40 students
• Observe, report and assess children’s development an
• Conduct learning activities with respect to individual needs of children’s including basic self-need skills          

Work Experience:

I have three plus year experience as a elementary school teacher.

Municipal model high school Gujrat     2006-2009

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
look after	Take care to someone
hold on	wait
do without	do some thing without any help
take up	grip, hold
run out of	finished
break down	finish or stop work, fell down
meet up with	meet togather
check in	sign in
turn up	next one or change
look into	find into something

EMAIL 1

TO: Robert Booth

FROM: Amy Cookson

RE: 1 Service Lift

The service lift in the warehouse has (1)broken down(stopped working) again.

Could you please get the Shindler engineer to (2)look into(investigate) what has gone wrong and fix it as soon as possible?

This is urgent, because we really cannot (3)_do without (manage) it. We are having to move everything upstairs by hand. This is (4)_taking up (occupying) a lot of time and soon everyone is going to (5)run out of(have no more) patience.

EMAIL 2

TO: Robert Booth

FROM: Amy Cookson

RE: Mr Senai

We are expecting Mr Senai from Japan sometime this afternoon.

I have rung the hotel, but he has not (6) _checked in_(registered) there yet, so he may just (7)_turn up______ (arrive unexpectedly) at the office. If he does, could you (8)_look after(take care of) him and ask him to (9)_meet up(wait) until I get back?

I have to (10)hold on (visit) a client at about 3.30, but I should be back by

4.15.

Practice Exercise 2

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
back up	behind of you
build up	to make some thing step by step
close down	shut down
fill in	complete
give up	not in any situation
take up	grip
try out	try to get out
break down	stop work
pick up	to pick some thing
put off	cancel
meet up with	get  togahher
buy out	buy something from out side
turn off	shut down
go through	join or meet togather
look up	seek search
turn up	next one
look after	take care
help out	help from outside
run out of	finish

1) Did you _go through your files last week?

2) Keith Sole quickly _bought out his shareholding to 10% of the company.

3) If we don't stop the losses, the company will have to be _closed down.

4) After you've __filled in_ the form, can you leave it with Fiona, my secretary?

5) We've _given up trying to get business from small companies.

6) Marvin Steel is in the process of _building up_ many of the smaller shareholders

7) Could you ask Paul to help out__go to gather with arranging the company BBQ at the weekend?

8) If you don't know the meaning of a word, you should __look it up__________ in a dictionary.

9) My plane gets in at 10.30. Could you __pick me up__ at around 11?

10) The meeting has been __put off_until 17 April.

11) Have you had an opportunity to ___back up_________ our evaluation software yet?

12) Don't forget to __turn off____ the air-conditioners when you leave the office this evening.

13) I'm afraid to say that the photocopier's __broken down _or run out_________ yet again!

14) I think I'll __meet up with__________ Roger before I go home this evening.

15) During the recession, the company ___met up with________ some difficult times.

16) Mary has decided to _try out or give up___________ an offer from another company.

17) Whatever you do, don't _turn up___________ to the meeting late.

18) Who will _look after___________ my children if I have to work full-time?

19) I __picked up__________ John last night.

20) Please call Jane if you __run out__________ any stationery items

Task 2:

Create a short story of your own and use five to six phrasal verbs from the two lists above in it. Ask your peers to proofread it before you publish.

Tuesday's Assignment
Good morning everyone,
Having learned about the different types of resumes, now it is time to put it into action. So let's follow these steps below:
Task 1:Locate three job advertisements you would like to respond to.
Task 2:Write a different career objective statement/career summary, depending on which type of resume will be suitable for your experience and field, related to the advertised position. Click on this link to help you come up with one customized for yourself. Make your objective statement brief, specific and relevant to your skills and attributes.
Task 3:Ask two of your peers to edit it for you, and you do the same thing for them.

Chronological	Functional	Combination
I am looking for ECE Teacher .   I am an extremely fit and active person who has a great deal of experience in this field and I have a track record of high achievement. I have very good educational  skills. . I have B.Ed diploma in education. I have 3 years experience in  primary school teaching.  I am a punctual, organizer person with my  duties.	I am looking for a job in day care . I have diploma in ECE. I can deal with kids. I am very Passionate with kids. I have skills related this job are: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy; Writing; Communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning.	I am looking for a job as a school  management teacher. I have diploma in ECE. I have 3 year experience in this field . I have skills raleted this job are: organizational skill, team work, management skill, organize school activity like assembly, result day  ,guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities, Assess the developmental level of children, Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members, Establish guidelines for behavior.

One way to find out about jobs that are available is to search job advertisements, also called job postings. Job advertisements can be found in newspapers, at employment resource centres and on job listing websites. 

Task 1:

Look for three job ads from any of the work-related resources page on top of our blog. Then, find the answers to the following questions.

                                              American Express Sales Agents

                           

Job Title:

American Express Sales Agents

1.     How does someone apply for the job?

Apply to: Fax number: (519) 667-1771
Online: http://www.allianceicomm.com/apply-now
In person: 9 - 5
Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. unit 225
London, ON N6A 3N7

2.     What are the main duties for that job?

As one of our valued Outbound Sales Professionals, you will be responsible for providing exceptional sales support and service.

3.     What are the employment requirements for the job you are looking for?

· Position requires employee to contact consumer customers to offer various credit card products on behalf of American Express

4.     How would you find out more about this occupation?    CallCareers.com Canada   

                                                                                          

5.     What is the last day to apply for this job?    American Express Canada Sales People Wanted Immediately!

6.     Make a list of the soft and hard skills this job requires, according to the posting.                                                                              · Desire and Personality to do phone sales for American Express

· Competitive nature, driven by opportunity to earn bonuses on top of an hourly wage
· An ability to work evenings
· Ability to read, write and communicate in fluent English
· Proficient computer and keyboarding skills
· Minimum High School Diploma
· Criminal background check required
· Sales Experience is an asset
· Professional and courteous telephone etiquette
· Listening and persuasion skills
· Calm under pressure and confident in your abilities

Task 2:

Compare between the websites that you have used in terms of the following aspects

1. 	CallCareers.com Canada	http://www.monster.ca
   1.     Clarity	**************
   2.     Organization	**************
   3.     Simplicity	**************
   4.     Accuracy	**************

   
   

National Occupational Classification

 The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system of organizing information about occupations in Canada. Every occupation in Canada has a NOC job description, which provides listings of the main duties, employment requirements and job titles. These descriptions are identified by a four-digit code called the NOC code.

Task 1:

Click on this link and list the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

                                                                          0 Management occupations 

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  011 Administrative services managers

• 012 Managers in financial and business services

• 051 Managers in art, culture, recreation and sport

• 1 Business, finance and administration occupations  

  111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals

• 112 Human resources and business service professionals

• 124 Office administrative assistants - general, legal and medical

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• 2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

• 212 Life science professionals

• 213 Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers

• 211 Physical science professionals

• 3 Health occupations 
  
  

  301 Professional occupations in nursing

• 311 Physicians, dentists and veterinarians

• 313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists

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• 4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 
  
  

  313 Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists

• 416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers

• 411 Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries

• 5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 
  
  

• 511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators 

• 511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators

• 512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals

• 6 Sales and service occupations 
  
  

• 621 Retail sales supervisors

• 623 Insurance, real estate and financial sales occupations

• 632 Chefs and cooks

• 7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 
  
  

  720 Contractors and supervisors, industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers

• 723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades725 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters
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  728 Masonry and plastering trades

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• 8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 
  
  
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• 9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 
  
  

Task 2:

Imagine that you want to apply for a position as a cashier in a grocery store. Find the NOC information related to this position. Answer the questions below.

a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?

    

There are five major groups listed in this sector

1. Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     
2. Sales support occupations 
3. Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c.
4. Service supervisors and specialized service occupations   

   5 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations

b) What Major Group is the Cashier occupation listed under?

          Sales support occupations

c) What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?

              661 Cashiers

d) What is the four-digit NOC code for a cashier?

•    6611 Cashiers

e) Click on the NOC code for the cashier and read the NOC description. What kind of information can you get from the NOC description? 

Ans:  Cashiers operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions. They are employed in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments.

Task 3:

Here is another very useful website which is JobFutures. This is a Canadian government website that provides information about 300 occupational groups. For each occupation, you can learn about average earnings, job duties, unemployment, and education requirements. The strength of this website is that it provides up-to-date information about the work prospects or employment outlook for each occupation. This information can help you decide what kind of work to look for. Use these both website to look for an occupation that interests you. Read the description in both site for this occupation.

Then, prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include the following in your presentation:

• Main duties
• Unemployment rate
• Annual average earnings
• Employment requirements 
• Related job titles               sorry Mrs Hala i try but in second web, i didn't find any job information.