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    Job application letters consist of two parts: a short covering letter and a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The covering letter refers to the job advertisement and highlights the applicant's most significant qualifications for the position. The resume or CV provides personal and professional details about the applicant's qualifications, including educational background, training, experience, achievements, and references. An effective covering letter includes the applicant and date, employer address, salutation, body paragraph describing qualifications, and complimentary close.

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    Job application letters consist of two parts: a short covering letter and a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The covering letter refers to the job advertisement and highlights the applicant's most significant qualifications for the position. The resume or CV provides personal and professional details about the applicant's qualifications, including educational background, training, experience, achievements, and references. An effective covering letter includes the applicant and date, employer address, salutation, body paragraph describing qualifications, and complimentary close.

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    Business Communication Week 6 Job Application Letter

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    Job application letters consist of two parts: a short covering letter and a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The covering letter refers to the job advertisement and highlights the applicant's most significant qualifications for the position. The resume or CV provides personal and professional details about the applicant's qualifications, including educational background, training, experience, achievements, and references. An effective covering letter includes the applicant and date, employer address, salutation, body paragraph describing qualifications, and complimentary close.

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    Business Communication

    Job Application Letters

    Job application letters


    Consists of two parts Part one: Short covering letter Part two: Resum/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Short covering letter


    Contains your response referring to the advertisement Features your most significant qualifications for the post

    Resum/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)


    A sheet which lists details about you and your qualifications Personal details Educational qualifications Specialized training (if any) Experience and achievements Special honors and distinctions (if any) Special personal qualities which make you suitable for the job References

    Structure of Cover letter


    Address of the applicant and the date Employers name and address Salutation and opening paragraph Body Complimentary close Signature Enclosures

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    1. 2. 3. 4. What is a resum? What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? Who needs a CV? What are the Components of a CV ?

    Resum or Resume
    A brief account of one's professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application

    Curriculum Vitae
    A written description of ones work experience, educational background, and skills. Also called a CV, or simply a vitae, it is more detailed than a resume and is commonly used by those looking for work . A curriculum vitae is also used by someone looking for an academic job, i.e. in a college or university.

    Who needs a CV ?
    Anyone who plans to pursue a career in academia will need a CV. If one is applying for teaching, research, or even an administrative position at a higher education institution, he/she will need a CV. Higher positions in other educational environments may also ask for a CV (such as a high school administrator), as will some business positions.

    The Components of a CV
    Basic Information Objective (Professional, Vocational, or Research) Education Academic and Professional Interests Employment Professional Affiliations Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships, Prizes, and Grants Publications, Presentations, Inventions/Patents Service Hobbies, Interests, Leisure, Activities, Travel Skills (Technical, Languages, etc.) References

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