Work experience letter template

Work experience letter template by Amber Rolfe Looking to gain some work experience?No matter what your situation, a well-written work experience letter could make all the difference when it comes to being considered for your ideal placement, not to mention help you to stand out from a number of other applicants.But how do you ask for it, and what do you need to include?We’ve already covered what you need to know about work experience placements, but here’s our free work experience letter template, to help you get started:Work experience letter template Work Experience Letter Template Email address: Please enter a valid email addressmessage here By clicking Submit, you accept our Terms & Conditions and consent to receive emails and career related topics. See our Privacy policy for details. Continue without submitting Download Work Experience Letter TemplateWhat is a work experience letter?A work experience letter is something you attach on your application for work experience, to let a company know you’re interested in finding a placement with them.It’s similar to a cover letter, although it will tend to focus more on your skills and education, rather than your previous experience (although it is possible to find work experience later on in your career).What should a work experience letter include? Although your work experience letter will always be unique to you and your situation, you should generally try to include the following:Who you areWhat kind of role you’re looking forYour overall career goals (and why this position would help)Your skills (or previous experience, if you have any)Why you’d be suitable for the roleIf you’re further along in your car eer, you may also want to include a copy of your CV.Internship and apprenticeship applications work slightly differently, so if you’re interested in these opportunities, our internship and apprenticeship section should help get started.Free CV templateCV examples and samplesOpening the letterCover: Who are you, and what are you looking for?In other words, covering the basics.This section should be short, to the point, and most importantly â€" accurate.Always double-check to make sure you’ve got the right address and name, and don’t forget to edit it for each organisation you send your letter to. Because (unsurprisingly), work experience letters addressed to the wrong person won’t impress any employer.And, as work experience placements are rarely formally advertised, it’ll be up to you to make your own offer. So also give the employer a brief outline of who you are, what you’re doing (e.g. at school, university, or working), and explain what you’re looking for.Example: I am a Year 10 student from Secondary School, studying GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, alongside my chosen subjects of Textiles, Graphics, Geography, and Art. I’d like to enquire about a potential work experience placement at Company Name LTD which I will be available to carry out for two weeks, from Date X-Date Y. Third paragraph   Cover: What are your career goals?This section should express a genuine interest for your chosen company and field of work, which should coincide with your career goals and ambitions.And, as it’s likely that many local organisations receive a large number of work experience requests, you’ll need to place emphasis on your enthusiasm if you want to land your perfect placement.To really stand out, show you’ve done your research, and express an interest in the company’s recent developments and successes.Whether the organisation has recently launched a marketing campaign you support, you’re a big fan of their products or services, or you hav e a keen interest in the brand and what they stand for â€" expressing why you want to work for a particular organisation will help boost your chances of being considered.Example: I’m keen on gaining some practical experience in a creative environment, as this is the field I’m looking to pursue a career in in the future. I’m particularly interested in working for Fashion Retail Company LTD â€" being an avid fan of your products (having used many of them myself). I also feel you provide excellent service and the atmosphere is positive and welcoming whenever I visit the store. Fourth/fifth paragraphCover: Why are you suitable for the placement?This is your chance to sell yourself.List all of your relevant skills, and think of a real-life example to back each of them up. The examples can be from any area of your life (work, school, university), but it’s important that they accurately quantify your skills.Then, consider your hobbies and interests, and assess what value they could add to your application. Are they related to the placement? Do they demonstrate any of the above skills? And are they unique enough to gain a positive reaction?Example: I’m a motivated hard worker, with a creative mind and an excellent attention to detail. This can be shown in my most recent assignments for Textiles and Graphics, where I used both creativity and attention to functionality to create an children’s dress and an interactive board game â€" achieving an A* for each.   In my spare time, I volunteer at a local dance group, where I help to look after 10 children alongside a qualified dance teacher. This demonstrates my leadership skills, and ability to work well with others. Closing the letterCover: Everything again (AKA Reiterate)Close the letter by summing up your suitability and interest in the field, and always express your gratitude for their consideration.After all, an employer isn’t obligated to give anyone a work experience placement. You may be helping them o ut by offering to work, but they’re doing you a favour too â€" especially if gaining experience in the field you’re looking for work in will help with your overall career goals.Keep this section short (one or two lines max), and abide by the standard letter rules when you sign off (yours sincerely if you know their name, yours faithfully if you don’t).Example: As an enthusiastic student with a keen interest in what your organisation does, alongside an ability to learn new things and progress in this industry, I would be very grateful to be considered for an opportunity at Retail Fashion Company LTD. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely, [Your name]Ready to love Mondays?  View all of our current vacancies now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the Work experience volunteeringfeatured

Big news for Episcopal Church, and we all benefit when one industry shines

Big news for Episcopal Church, and we all benefit when one industry shines Overheard at synagogue: I would like to grow up and become a rabbi like you, but my dad doesnt think women should be rabbis. From the head rabbis seven-year-old daughter to the assistant rabbi who is a woman. Religious groups seem to be one of the last standouts along with coal mining and construction where people feel free to openly declare that women should not hold top jobs. Dont get me wrong, people in other fields are thinking it. But they know to talk in low voices. Yesterday, the AP reports, Jefferts Schori, bishop of Nevada, was elected Sunday as the first female presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, the US arm of the Anglican Communion. She has an advantage over other women rising in religious organizations in that she has worked as a pilot and an oceanographer, other fields that are male dominated. Sharing ideas across industry lines is critical toward diversifying leadership in any given industry. In this sense, Schori is a one-woman meeting-of-the-minds. But Schori is unique in that more than other fields of business I know, women in the pulpit have separated themselves from women who are breaking down gender barriers in other professions. While women in engineering, for example, align themselves with women in marketing and mentor each other, women in the pulpit are less likely to see themselves in the same boat as these other women. But they are in the same boat: Religious organizations have office politics and salary issues; there are issues over who gets their own secretary and there are issues with sixty-year-old men who think theyre still working in an era where it was legal to specify gender in a help wanted ad. The good news is that there are more liberal attitudes toward women in leadership positions among those in younger generations, and the gender divide is decreasing quickly among younger workers. Example: A female rabbi I know was interviewing for a job in a large synagogue. A male congregant stood up and asked, How can you do such a demanding job as this one and take care of your kids? A younger male congregant stood up and said, Thats an illegal question. Dont answer it. No matter what your business situation is, you should keep an ear to the ground about how people in other industries are changing the rules of management and success. There is a large and inclusive base of people who want a flexible and tolerant workplace. Align yourself with those people. You dont have to do this alone, even as a priest or a rabbi.

5 Things I Did to Get Hired At My Dream Job - Classy Career Girl

5 Things I Did to Get Hired At My Dream Job This post was written by one of our students in our  Love Your Career Formula course.  We love it when our clients get hired  and today we are celebrating Erin Bruce!  Woohoo! So, I landed my dream job, and Anna asked if I had any tips or tricks to provide, and I have a couple, (but, I really just learned this from Anna’s course anyways so it’s really nothing new). 5 Things I Did to Get Hired At My Dream Job 1. I never gave up. Never ever. This is the most important tip. I felt like I was job searching FOREVER and almost gave up so many times, feeling like my dream job didn’t exist, or I wasn’t qualified even if it did. However, I just kept networking, learning as much as I could and taking those little steps everyday, and it paid off. DON’T GIVE UP on getting hired at your dream job! 2. I never  stopped networking. This is so important. You’ll never be sorry you reached out to old friends or meet new people. Everyone has some expertise that you don’t have, and they are more than willing to share it 9 times out of 10. Sometimes you might meet a grumpy person who doesn’t want to share their knowledge and expertise with you, but you don’t need them in your network anyway! 3. I got my  mind right. Anna goes over this so much and it’s such an important piece. I don’t know about anyone else (and I don’t do this anymore:), but I used say things in my head to myself I wouldn’t DREAM of saying aloud to another human being. If you’re not telling yourself you’re good enough or you deserve it, then youre telling yourself youre not and you don’t. This is just discipline. Discipline your thoughts and you will find discipline in your entire life. Affirmations are the crucial part to get hired. [RELATED: 2 Tiny Mindset Shifts to Find Your Dream Job] 4. I got  confident. I interviewed for several jobs during  my job search, while I was always confident, I was never as confident as I was when I interviewed for the job I TRULY wanted, and knew I deserved. I was so confident that when I submitted my resume, I wrote “Hiring me will be the best hiring decision you ever made” on the header, held my breath, and submitted it. Within the hour, they called me for an interview. When an employer can feel your confidence and excitement for a job, and they believe you fit with the culture, you will get hired regardless of your skills, because skills can always be taught. 5. I made sure my vision was clear and my goals were specific. There’s a reason why this is the very first part of Love Your Career Formula. Understand what you want and truly desire. It’s not just a job, you’re looking for a place to belong, find passion and purpose, so the lines between work and life are blurred. I honestly hate talking about “work-life balance” as if the two oppose each other. When you love your work, it’s not really work! I hope this was helpful. I want to hear about your job hunt stories and if you’ve found any of these tips to be true in your journey as well!

BBC 6 Music Challenge! University of Manchester Careers Blog

BBC 6 Music Challenge! University of Manchester Careers Blog 6 Music Challenge! The 6 Music Salford Editor, Julie Cullen, is offering you the opportunity to complete a work placement with her team at MediaCityUK. This is a brilliant chance for students to work alongside the production teams at BBC 6 Music and get the inside track on how they build a show; learn to use a live studio; get experience of the editing software; and be part of a fantastic team. As well as having experience of working in a busy environment to tight deadlines, you’ll have bags of initiative, an interest in Radio and an excellent knowledge of BBC Radio 6 Music. To be considered for this amazing opportunity you need to do the following 2 things: They   need you to come up with a music based feature that could run   across one of their  shows. The idea must be original, creative and have a strong interactive element. It needs to be something that will drive   audiences to  their social media sites as well as sitting coherently within the show that you have chosen. The feature must also engage the listener   and keep them listening to the show until the very end.   Secondly,    they would  like you to tell them  what key skills you think you can bring to the BBC Radio 6 Music team (max 250 words) You need to submit your entry, in writing, to  the University of Manchesters Media Club mediaclub@manchester.ac.uk  by midday on Friday 1st March 2013.     The students who submit the most interesting proposals will be invited to meet the 6 Music team in Salford and pitch their idea face to face. Placements will last 2 weeks and will be based in Salford. Dates will be agreed with the successful student.  So, if you love your music and you think you have the skills needed to support one of the BBC’s busiest teams â€"  they would  love to hear from you. All Media

Why The Millers are Moving to Mexico and How They Will Do It! [Podcast] - Career Pivot

Why The Millers are Moving to Mexico and How They Will Do It! [Podcast] - Career Pivot Episode 55 â€" Marc discusses circumstances surrounding his family’s move to Mexico and what that process will involve. Description: By Neldahinojosa â€" Own work, GFDL, Link Marc and his wife have a few reasons for planning a move to Mexico in 2018, but mainly it involves the high cost of healthcare in the U.S. Marc will not retire but will continue to run his company from Mexico. Listen in for how you can research whether Mexico or Central America is right for your family. Key Takeaways: [1:28] Marc announces his first audience survey on what demographic listens to the podcast, what you like, and what you would like to hear about in the future. Please take the survey at CareerPivot.com/PodcastSurvey. This will redirect you to a Survey Monkey page. Marc will keep the survey going through 2017 to hear from you. [2:12] Marc reviews the series format of this podcast for new listeners. Each month, the first episode is an expert interview. The second episode is a career pivot interview. The third episode is of Marc’s choosing. This month it is Marc’s story of taking the family and job abroad. The fourth episode of the month is a QA episode with Elizabeth Rabaey. [3:06] Marc and his wife are moving to Ajijic, Mexico In this episode, he walks through the decision process and their plan for execution. It started with the October 15, 2016, episode of the Money Matters podcast by Hanson and McClain where they interviewed Art Koff of Retired Brains on best international retirement destinations. Download Link |iTunes|Stitcher Radio|Google Podcast|Podbean|TuneIn|Overcast [4:17] RetiredBrains.com has a ranking of places to retire overseas. #1 is Ecuador, #2 is Panama, and #3 is Mexico. The analysis considers real estate, expat benefits, cost of living, ease of integration into the community, entertainment and amenities, health care, infrastructure, and climate. The top three destinations were closely-ranked. [5:11] At the same period Marc received his new health care insurance premium at $1,800.00 a month. They decided to look for another plan on Healthcare.gov. The choices were very limited. Marc’s 2017 premiums and medical costs were $20K. [6:35] In November, Donald Trump won the presidency. This created uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act. They visited Ecuador. Over half of U.S. retirees overseas return to the U.S. within five years. Also, those in the 60 â€" 64 age range now are at a disadvantage. Marc and his wife discussed this several of times. [8:45] Marc read a post on GringoTree.com on assimilation vs. integration. Assimilation is full immersion in the language and culture, standing apart from the expat community. Assimilation leads to more happiness, better eating, better exercise, and a longer life. [10:40] Marc and his wife visited San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, a popular ex-pat destination. Marc found a webcam on the downtown plaza, filled with expats. They booked an Airbnb. Date a location before moving there. [12:09] Marc and his wife went to visit places for one-to-two weeks each. San Miguel is typical of much of Mexico â€" with lots of fireworks. There were many Canadians, U.S. citizens, and some Europeans. There are no chain pharmacies or supermarkets there but family-owned stores with only the most common medicines and foods. [15:18] San Miguel at about 5,000 feet may cause some altitude sickness. San Miguel is about a 90-minute shuttle bus ride from the airport. Flight scheduling back to the U.S. is difficult. [16:50] The Millers next went to Cuenca, Ecuador. Cuenca was difficult to get to due to flight schedules. Quito and Guayaquil are two other popular cities for expats. Ecuador has some high-altitude cities, such as Cuenca, and most Americans leave there within a couple of years. [19:03] Mrs. Miller was experiencing overwhelming fatigue. They cut their visit after five days. It took three days to get to Austin from Cuenca, and then Mrs. Miller went to the hospital. She was very anemic. [19:37] The fruits and vegetables in Ecuador don’t resemble fruits and vegetables in the U.S., but they are good. Repair or maintenance is offered mañana, by which they mean, ‘not today.’ Bills are paid by check at the bank, not online. It is a cash-based culture. Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar. [20:47] The Millers went to Ajijic in October, and that is their planned destination. Ajijic is on Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico, and just south of Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city, and is very easy to get to with multiple U.S. flights daily. Ajijic is 25 minutes by cab. Thousands of U.S. and Canadian expats live there in an ideal climate. [22:13] Marc and his wife found the community to be very supportive. Everybody was so nice. They all say Ajijic is the best location in Mexico for expats. There is one paved street in town, alongside the lake. Every other street is cobblestones. [24:46] The Millers are going to go back to Ajijic for a month next March, and shop for doctors, insurance, and rental properties. [25:43] Marc talks about Necessary Endings, a book he considers life-changing. A good gardener will trim a rosebush so the buds that are left will flourish. We need to do the same things with careers, relationships, and more. [27:14] Marc has lived in Austin Texas for almost 40 years. Why is he still there? No other family members live near. Marc can work from anywhere.Taxes are too high. It’s expensive to live in Austin now. The health insurance costs in Texas are high, so they are looking. Austin is an expensive city. [23:29] In March, Marc and his wife will go down to Ajijic next March, shop for doctors, health insurance, and rental properties. The plan is to go down there for six months to a year, next July. They will also visit Costa Rica, Panama and Belize. Then they will make decision. International House Hunter has given Marc some ideas for selecting a home. [29:19] Marc is not looking for a vacation resort, but for a community of expats and locals populated 12 months of the year. That describes Ajijic. [29:32] The Millers will rent out their Austin home while they travel. They haven’t made a permanent decision yet as to the move. They may come back. This is a journey to take one step at a time. [30:43] Marc mentions a post on GringoTree from Ecuador about health insurance. The state health insurance is about $80.00 monthly. People retire overseas either out of adventure, or necessity. The author of the post and his wife lived on SS $1,200 monthly. [33:30] This is a deliberate and thoughtful journey for the Miller family. [36:06] Next week is the QA episode. Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com CareerPivot.com/PodcastSurvey or CareerPivot.com/Podcast-Survey Survey Monkey Hanson McClain’s Money Matters podcast Best International Retirement 10/15/2016 Retiredbrains.com/retiring-abroad.html Money.cnn.com/2017/11/09/news/economy/obamacare-early-retirees/ GringoTree.com SanMiguelrealestate.com/san-miguel-de-allende/live-webcam FlexJobs.com Chapala.com/wwwboard/webboard.html Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward, by Henry Cloud Careerpivot.com/2017/necessary-endings-2nd-half-of-life/ House Hunters International CareerPivot.com/Episode-54 Interview with author and career pivoter Susan Lahey Please pick up a copy of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey The paperback and ebook formats are available now. When you have completed reading the book, Marc would very much appreciate your leaving an honest review on Amazon.com. Marc has completed recording the audio version of the book and will be editing it the week of Thanksgiving. He hopes to have it available before the end of November 2017. Marc has a prototype running of the paid membership community of the CareerPivot.com website. Marc has an initial cohort of members helping him. Marc is opening a wait list if you want to participate.Sign up at CareerPivot.com/Community. CareerPivot.com/Episode-55 Show Notes for this episode. You can find Show Notes at Careerpivot.com/repurpose-career-podcast. Please take a moment â€" go to iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Give this podcast an honest review and subscribe! If you’re not sure how to leave a review, please go to CareerPivot.com/review, and read the detailed instructions there. Marc is taking on new clients. Contact Marc, and ask questions at Careerpivot.com/contact-me or call at 512-693-9132, and leave a message with your email address. Marc will respond with a link to his calendar, to find a time to talk. Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

85 Robyn Hawke - Interior Designer - Jane Jackson Career

85 Robyn Hawke - Interior Designer - Jane Jackson Career nbspRobyn Hawke is an incredibly inspiring lady who has overcome multiple personal and professional challenges to become the talented interior designer she is today.After a long career as a high school teacher, she realised this was not her true passion and direction. After much soul searching, took the plunge into a new career path by enrolling in a three year, full time design course to retrain as an interior designer.At that time she had a 6 year old, a 15 year old who is severely disabled and a spouse who travelled extensively overseas for work.  Never one to complain, she possesses incredible resilience.   Robyn has also overcome a number of serious health issues. Her positive attitude is one to admire.Despite the trials and tribulations of her personal situation she knew from day one of the interior design course she had made the right decision for herself and her family.Robyn set up Inspired Spaces in 2005 and services several target markets.   Residential, small-medium busin ess and property development with developers.She believes that a physical space has an enormous impact on your ability to learn, work, relax and enjoy life.   Robyn knows her role as a designer is to interpret your needs, decipher your likes and create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.She believes interior design should reflect the personality/brand, life experiences and ethos of the company or homeowner and her mantra has become:Interior design is a necessity not a luxuryWhere to find Robyn:Website: www.inspiredspaces.com.auInstagram: @inspiredspacesausIf you LOVE podcasts and audio books, get your FREE Audible ebook now! http://www.audibletrial.com/janejacksoncareers

The Importance of Using Specific Medical Office Manager Resume Formatting

The Importance of Using Specific Medical Office Manager Resume FormattingWhen you send a medical office manager resume, do you have to change the content of the material or should you simply provide an update on the positions you already hold? In this article, we will take a look at how you can update a medical office manager resume without having to alter the content of the document.One of the first things that you need to remember when writing a medical office manager resume is that the content and formatting need to be specific to the position. The same is true for your employer. Unless you are completely sure that they hold the position in which you want to apply, you are going to want to send them the exact same information that you will want them to have in the job. That is, you want them to have all of the correct details regarding the job and the organization as well.It may not be necessary to send the same information with every medical office manager resume that you write. Depending on the industry and the specific positions held, you may need to know something about the job description and the company before you send it out. This is especially true if you have a legitimate interest in a particular industry and are looking to enter the field.Also, you should keep in mind that a medical office manager resume is not an entry-level document. You are going to want to send it out to professionals who have a lot of experience in the medical field and are very familiar with the requirements. If they have some training and some experience in the medical field, they will be able to read your document and use it to fill the position they are seeking. This is why you want to ensure that the medical office manager resume is written with people in mind.At the same time, you should not send a medical office manager resume out to individuals who have only ever worked in the medical field. You should always ensure that they have some experienceas well before sending it out.In the same vein, you should make sure that your medical office manager resume is organized and in order. This means that you should pay attention to the order that you go through the information. This will ensure that the information that you are sending is correct. You don't want to waste your valuable time trying to send a medical office manager resume out to individuals who have the incorrect information.If you are using a third party, you should make sure that the medical office manager resume is formatted correctly and that the content is correct. This means that you should ensure that the medical office manager resume you are using contains the proper job title and the correct location.Following these tips when you send out a medical office manager resume will ensure that your effort is more likely to get results. The resume you send out will be tailored specifically to each candidate and will be sent to the appropriate professional who will then be able to read it and consider it for their consideration.