Case:

As a student at Sheridan, you are applying for a job (full or part-time).  The job should be selected from the listing of jobs found in Indeed.  I suggest you Google, "Indeed, Jobs in Brampton", although a job anywhere will do.  Make sure you copy the job description in case the job closes before you complete your email.

Assume, as part of the application process, you are asked to provide the name of a current professor who could speak on your behalf as a reference. [Note: it's standard practice for an employer to call a job applicant's reference before hiring them, to ensure that the information they provided in their job application is true.]

make an email to your Business Communication I professor, in which you request them to act as a reference. [Note: they do not need to write you a reference letter; they merely need to agree to speak on your behalf if contacted by the employer.] In your email, ensure that you introduce yourself (i.e., remind your instructor which course/section you're in). Explain to them the name of the position to which you're applying, and the name of the company/institution. Identify the selection criteria for hiring, and how your skills and experience match those criteria. Remind them what you have achieved in their course so far (e.g., your strong attendance, participation, and/or any work you have submitted at this point in the semester, or similar). Do not invent this information!

Make sure that you show lots of goodwill. Thank them for considering this request and be mindful of your tone. Let them know when your job application is due, so they know approximately when they might be contacted by the employer. Ensure that you have provided ALL the information they need to provide you with a strong reference in the event that they're contacted by your future employer.

DO NOT direct your reader to an email attachment (such as a resume); your email must include all the information you wish to convey to your reader.

Use a formal greeting and formal sign-off.

Instructions:

 

 

1. The name of the instructor (your Business Communication I professor) to whom you are writing, the name of your course, and the day/time of this course.
2. A brief description of the job you're applying to (name of position and company).
3. A brief description of how you are doing in their course (e.g. strong attendance and/or participation record, online engagement, etc.).
4. One or two examples of your experience and/or skills outside of the course that support your application for this job.
5. The next steps for your audience, including how they may contact you.