Writing a TY-work experience letter can be daunting. If you feel like the worries are causing you to put it off, we have just the thing you need: A no-nonsense, easy-to-understand, and to-the-point guide to writing a transition year work experience letter that actually works – enjoy!
How do I Ask for TY-work Experience?
The key to landing the ty-work experience placement of your dreams is a carefully-curated, concise, and personal letter followed by your CV.
Below, we’ve written out a ty-work experience letter template for you to work upon.
How to Write a TY-work Experience Letter
To make approaching your Ty-work experience a little more manageable and less daunting, it’s best to break it up into three sections:
- Introduction.
- Body.
- Conclusion.
Introduction
Formal introduction, who you are, where you’re from.
Address them: Here’s where you formally break the ice. As you’d start any formal e-mail/letter, you’ll place a “Dear Sir/Madam” or “To whomever it may concern” if you’re unaware of gender at the top left of the letter.
Greetings: It’s always good practice to start with “My name is () followed by an “and,” which leads into where you come from and what educational institution you attend. Outline that you’re a transition year student alongside what dates your work experience is set for.
Why this company interests you, related subjects/activities.
Before tackling the body of your ty-work experience letter, it’s best to do some quick research on the company or course you’re applying to. This allows you to add a personal touch to your letter, helping you to stand out from the crowd while signaling to your potential employer that you have not simply copied and pasted your letter content.
Example:
“I would like to partake in your course as I have been interested in embarking upon a career in (insert the career of your interest) for many years now. I have done some research on your company/course and admire your dedication to (a value or goal of the company that resonated with you). I believe this placement would provide me with the invaluable experience to further my goal of turning my passion into my profession.”
You’ll also want to briefly mention any skills, experience, or traits that make you the best candidate for the transition year work experience placement.
Example:
“Think along the lines of: I enjoy working with people and am punctual. I am also computer literate, hardworking, and dedicated to progress. Therefore, I would be happy to undertake any tasks assigned to me.”
Conclusion
Say thanks for your consideration, and make sure to attach your CV.
Here you can just sign off with a simple, concise message explaining that you’d be grateful if they considered you for their company or course.
Don’t Forget: It’s good practice to mention that you’ve attached your CV to the letter in the concluding section.
If you’re wondering which “sign off” is best to use, a simple “I look forward to hearing from you” followed by “thank you for your time, (your name) is best.
Transition Year Work Experience Letter Wrap Up
And there you have it! Your guide on how to write the ideal ty-work experience letter. Suppose you’d like to pad out your letter or CV’s content. In that case, there are several TY courses you can partake in to give you a competitive edge that shows potential employers that not only are you dedicated but that you already know the ropes!
