Communication & Counselling Skills – 2b. Writting CV and official letter-1
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LESSON CONTENTS — 15 SECTIONS
Learning objectives
At the end of this session, each student should be able to:-
- Define the terms CV and official letter
- Explain objectives of writing an official letter
- Identify things to consider when writing an official letter
- Identify things to consider when writing a CV
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Definition of terms
Official letter
a letter that carries official messages
an official letter is the type of a letter written to inform offices, branches, subordinates of official information etc
usually relays official information, rules, regulations, procedures, events, etc
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Objectives of writing official letter
- To convey a message by a sender to the receiver of that letter
- To make inquiry, invitation, order etc
- A media of exchange of information
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Things considered in writing official letter
Your address and date
The address of the person you are writing to
Your greeting
Heading/subject
The main body of your letter
Yours faithfully or yours sincerely, signature and your name
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From………………………………
………………………………
Date………………………………
To: (Name /organization)
…………………………………………
………………………………………..
(Subject) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dear
I am writing with the intent of ………………………… (asking/inquiry/inform) you that the…………………………………………………(Write the reason of writing the letter)
The staff are also pleased to inform you that………………….has been approved with the project soon. Your participation and cooperation is highly desired and will be well appreciated.
Awaiting your acceptance and collaboration
Yours faithful
(signature)……………..
(name of the sender)……………….
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Activity 1
Write an official letter to the Principle of City College of Health and Allied Sciences (CCoHAS) tell him that you need to postpone your studies because of health problems.
Address of a receiver
P.O BOX 90372 DAR ES SALAAM.
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WRITING A CURRICULUM VITAE
Definition of Curriculum Vitae
A written overview of a person’s experience and other qualifications for a job opportunity.
A detailed comprehensive description of your personal particulars, academic credential(documentation), experiences and achievements
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Things considered in writing curriculum vitae
Demographic data or personal particulars/details
Name, age, sex, citizenship, address, phone number, e-mail address
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Cont…
Education back-ground/qualifications
Degrees, GPA, colleges and certifications
Awards, related to academics
Presentations related to academics areas of interests
Field and working experience
teaching, research, employment, internship, volunteer, strength of working experience
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Cont…
Skills achieved
Time/self management, customer services, team work, computer skills, willingness to learn etc
Thinking skills (problem solving and decision making) communication, positive attitudes
Referee (s)
People who can testify about your character, skills and abilities to the prospective employers
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Group discussion for next discussion
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Explain guidelines for communicating with children
Explain guidelines for communicating with adolescents
Additional Study Notes
This section is separated from the source slides to make the lesson easier to revise.
Supplementary learning: Effective health communication requires attentive listening, clear language, appropriate non-verbal behaviour, empathy, respect, confidentiality and checking that the client has understood. Counselling should support informed decisions rather than forcing a choice.
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