Tuesday's Assignment

Cover letters

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.

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]

Monday's Assignment

Good morning everyone,

While looking for jobs, it is so important to know which jobs are regulated, licensed, or unregulated.

Here is one of the links that will help you understand that.

Task 1:

List out two to three jobs that you are looking at and figure out the following:

1. Are they regulated, licensed, or unregulated?
2. If so, which is the regulated body for each one?
3. What are the steps you need to follow to get the license, certificate ... etc.?

Friday's Assignment

Phrasal Verbs

Task 1:

Try to look up the meanings of these phrasal verbs, and then fill in the blanks below.

Practice Exercise 1

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
look after
hold on
do without
take up
run out of
break down
meet up with
check in
turn up
look into

EMAIL 1

TO: Robert Booth

FROM: Amy Cookson

RE: 1 Service Lift

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

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

This is urgent, because we really cannot (3)____________ (manage) it. We are having to move everything upstairs by hand. This is (4)____________ (occupying) a lot of time and soon everyone is going to (5)____________ (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) ____________ (registered) there yet, so he may just (7)____________ (arrive unexpectedly) at the office. If he does, could you (8)____________ (take care of) him and ask him to (9)____________ (wait) until I get back?

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

4.15.

Practice Exercise 2

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
back up
build up
close down
fill in
give up
take up
try out
break down
pick up
put off
meet up with
buy out
turn off
go through
look up
turn up
look after
help out
run out of

1) Did you ____________ your files last week?

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

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

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

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

6) Marvin Steel is in the process of ___________ many of the smaller shareholders.

7) Could you ask Paul to ____________ with arranging the company BBQ at the weekend?

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

9) My plane gets in at 10.30. Could you ____________ at around 11?

10) The meeting has been ____________ until 17 April.

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

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

13) I'm afraid to say that the photocopier's ____________ yet again!

14) I think I'll ____________ Roger before I go home this evening.

15) During the recession, the company ___________ some difficult times.

16) Mary has decided to ____________ an offer from another company.

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

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

19) I ____________ John last night.

20) Please call Jane if you ____________ 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.

CN Tower Field Trip on April 30th

Meeting time at the Ticket Office of CN Tower: 9:45 a.m. (Please do not be late!).

Entrance fees should be prepaid to your instructor by Friday April 24:

• Adult (13+): $20
• Child (4 - 12): $15
• Senior (65+): $15

Those who do not prepay may still join the tour but will pay the regular price.

Those who don't wish to tour CN Tower can have the free option of signing in at the meeting time and then checking out the picturesque neighbourhood , including Rogers (Skydome) Centre, Ripley's Aquarium, Steam Whistle Brewery, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre, HTO Park, and much more! What a photo opportunity for all, eh? 

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.

Monday's Assignment

One of the ways to recover a culture shock is networking and most importantly professional networking. Linkedin is a business-oriented social networking service that extends your network circle.  

Task 1:

As discussed in our class, use the ten points accomplishments you have accomplished in your profession life and create your ‘Power Statement’ now. Make sure to follow the three steps we have discussed earlier.

Task 2: 

Click on this link and create your own profile. Make sure to use your ‘’Power Statement” to impress employers!

Task 3:

After creating a profile, try to connect with at least ten from your classmates together with your instructor today. 

Friday Afternoon's Assignment

Isn't this the job you always wanted?

CLB8W Write an email to a human resources manager in response to a job advertisement and request an interview. If you don't think you have any direct experience for the job, focus on your transferrable skills from your real previous working life and your educational experience. On your blog, draft, edit, and publish your response to this ad:

STORE GREETER NEEDED - URGENT! Exp min. 1 yr. Must love pets. Send application to: Ms. Feline Pushpa, Meowow Concepts INC. Email: hrm@meowow.ca

Once you have finished, check out your classmates' blogs, and leave a response email in the form of a comment. In your comment, state if the applicants' claimed skills and experience match the requirements of your firm.