3è Teen Jobs

Discover the objectives of this lesson

TEEN JOBS

Discover English or American teens’ part-time or summer jobs

You will learn :- about types of jobs and conditions- to read and write a job ad- teen jobs Pros and Cons- to write a cover letter to apply to a job- to understand a job interview

FIRST JOB EXPERIENCES!

earn your own money

gain experience

independence

exposed to situation you're not ready for

brings added stress

fewer (less) after school activities)

more truancy (unexcused absence from school)

be exhausted

sense of responsibility

learn new skills

no time for homework

bolster your CV from a young age

meet new people

Teen jobs pros & cons

Listen!

write a cover letter

Tip 1 : Start your letter explaining why you are writing. Tip 2 : Introduce yourself briefly (name, age, current position) Tip 3 : Explain why you are interested in the job. Tip 4 : Highlight your experiences and skills. Tip 5 : Thank the employer for reading your letter. Tip 6 : Sign your letter and make sure you indicate clearly your address, or e-mail address, and phone number. Tip 7 : Check and recheck your cover letter for errors. Look closely for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Tip 8 : Your letter should be neat, well-presented and brief !

write a cover letter