Job Application Writing Practice

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📋 Part 1: Application Components Practice

"I can" statements: I can identify key components of a job application and write clear, professional statements about my qualifications.

1. Choose the BEST way to describe your availability for a part-time retail job:

"I can work whenever"

"Available weekends and evenings, 15-20 hours per week"

"I'm free most of the time"

"Call me and we'll figure it out"

2. Which skills are MOST relevant for a food service position? (Check all that apply)

Customer service experience

Video game expertise

Cash handling experience

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Social media follower count

3. Complete this professional motivation statement:

I am interested in this position because ________________________________

________________________________ and I believe my ____________________

skills would contribute to your team's success.

4. Write a one-sentence description of a relevant experience (school, volunteer, or work):

Sentence starter for support: "Through my experience as _______, I developed skills in _______."

✍️ Part 2: Application Writing Practice

"I can" statements: I can write a complete job application using professional language and relevant details.

5. Choose a part-time job you're interested in and write the position title here:

Position applying for: _________________________________________

6. List 3 personal qualities that make you a good candidate (e.g., reliable, friendly, hardworking):

1. _________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _________________________

7. Write your availability statement using specific days and hours:

8. Write a 2-3 sentence motivation paragraph explaining why you want this job:

Graphic organizer support:

• Why this job interests me: _________________________________

• What I can offer: _______________________________________

• My goal: ____________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Success Criteria & Extensions

Success Criteria - My application includes:

Clear position title

Specific availability with days/hours

Relevant skills and experiences

Professional language (no slang)

Clear motivation for wanting the job

Proper spelling and grammar

9. Extension Activity: Rewrite one of your sentences from above using more professional vocabulary:

Original sentence: ________________________________________

Professional version: ____________________________________

10. Advanced Challenge: Research a real job posting online and explain how you would tailor your application specifically for that position:

Differentiation Support Available:

• Sentence starters for each section • Word banks for professional vocabulary • Peer review partnerships • Audio recording option for responses

Job Application Writing Practice

Job Application Writing Practice

📋 Part 1: Application Components Practice

✍️ Part 2: Application Writing Practice

🎯 Part 3: Success Criteria & Extensions

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