Deciding to become a student representative at your school would have a major impact on your academic career. If you are in the final year (as is usually the case), you must also make sure that this job does not interfere with your studies. Different schools have various procedures for selecting a student representative, so ask students who have already held that role, alumni and school staff everything you need to know about the procedure to follow.
Steps
Step 1. Request the necessary information from your school coordinator, or another person responsible for providing this type of information at your school
Step 2. Ask if there is a need to fill out a formal form
It will be explained to you if there is a need to fill in one, the procedure to follow, if you also need to prepare a speech, etc.
Step 3. If you need to accompany the form with a cover letter, write it formally
Stick to the following three main points. Paragraph one: explain the reasons why you are writing the letter and how you learned of the existence of the assignment. In the second paragraph, list your academic achievements, volunteer activities, any job successes (any experience you may have), etc. In the third paragraph, explain why you are interested in this position and explain clearly and concisely why you think you are the right person to fill the role.
Step 4. If the seat is assigned through an election, make sure you are popular enough with the students
Be kind and supportive, and you'll likely be able to pull it off.
Step 5. Ask your teachers, parents, or other adults who have the skills to check your letter and make adjustments where necessary
This also applies to speeches and any other written essays or performances you have to deliver.
Step 6. Send the letter to your principal or other appropriate person
Step 7. Always try to smile at others to be sure of yourself
Advice
- Go straight to the point! Don't hesitate!
- Be yourself! If you try to pretend to be what you are not, you will be found out!
- Tell your teacher how you feel and what you intend to do if the assignment is assigned to you.
- Try not to overdo what needs to be done. Try to convince yourself that you will be able to achieve your goal and be open to others.
- Ask the student representative who preceded you for advice!
- Be very formal. Chances are you don't know your principal well enough to call him you. Avoid starting on the wrong foot.
- You have to try to show off and get into the headmaster's good graces. This may seem like an arrogant thing to do, but it is necessary to show him that you have the necessary skills!
Warnings
- Also remember that, if you have to write a letter, you don't need to write the sequel to the Divine Comedy. Limit yourself to approximately one page in length. On the other hand, make sure you are not too concise, or they will wonder if it is a real letter or a note to stick to the fridge.
- Try to be honest. You can't know when they might ask you to present evidence for something you stated in your letter, and if it turns out you lied, you'll have burned all your chances.
