Landscaping, horticulture, gardening, green space, manual work, outdoor activities, plant care, gardening skills, landscape architecture
A student's application letter to join the second-year class of Green Space Professions, highlighting their passion for landscaping, manual work, and relevant skills acquired through experience and academic diligence.
[...] In conclusion, I am convinced that my background, the technical skills I have acquired on the job, and my academic commitment make me a serious candidate to join your section. I remain at your entire disposal for a potential interview that would allow me to further develop my motivations for this profession. Thank you for the attention you will give to my application and please believe, Madam, Sir, in the assurance of my gratitude and my deepest respect. Please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my distinguished greetings. [...]
[...] In terms of school, I am fully invested in order to achieve good results in professional subjects related to landscaping. In Life and Earth Sciences, I have obtained an average of X/20 over the past year thanks to my diligence and ability to absorb the various concepts related to soils, plants or biodiversity. Applied mathematics is also a subject in which I excel, with an average of X/20, because I appreciate being able to calculate surfaces, estimate quotes or use practical formulas for the job. [...]
[...] During the open days of the high school, organized on the XXX (date), I took the time to visit the workshops and practical workspaces dedicated to the professional subjects of the class « Green Space Professions ». I was able to discover with interest the horticultural greenhouse in which you teach the cultivation and reproduction of plants, as well as the vast landscape garden that serves as a support for planting and landscaping work. The fact that I can learn in a concrete way, directly on the ground, seems to me a way to approach these professions in a playful and stimulating way, while developing solid technical skills. [...]
[...] I would now like to present to you in more detail the elements that would allow me to integrate your second-year classGreen Space Professions ». Firstly, I have always had a passion for manual work and outdoor activities. From a young age, I regularly help my grandparents with the maintenance of their garden, which has allowed me to acquire a first practical experience in gardening and vegetable cultivation. In addition, I particularly enjoy manual work such as DIY or mechanics. I know the basics of maintenance and repair of outdoor equipment. [...]
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