An application letter is one of the first few things that you need to prepare when applying for a job.

Your application

letter, together with your resume, are two of the most important documents you need in your bid to get a job and

finally join the workforce.

The term “application letter” and “cover letter” are often used interchangeably though both are differentwhen it comes

to purpose, content and length. To avoid confusion, we are strictly going to use the term “application letter” on this

article to describe a document which main purpose is to describe your skills, market your abilities and summarizes

your experiences.

Your application letter serves as your formal (albeit non-personal) introduction with your potential employer. It

contains your background, summarizes your knowledge and experiences and includes a few more details as to why

you are qualified for the job. More importantly, your application letter expresses your intent to apply for a specific job

within an organization, business or company.

To help you effectively persuade your potential employer in considering your application, take some notes from these

application letter samples.

Application Letter Sample 1 (Print Copy)

This application letter sample shows the correct format you should use when sending out your application letter in

print form. If you plan on submitting your application letter via email, refer to the second application letter sample

below.

22 H Venture St.,

Diliman, Quezon City

Philippines

April 17, 2015

Mr. Vincent Chua

Hiring Manager
Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI)

12/F Ayala Life-FGU Center, Ayala Ave.

Makati City 1226

Dear Mr. Chua,

I am writing to express my interest for the position of Recruitment Assistant in your esteemed company.

Having recently obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration major in Human Resource Development

Management (BSBA-HRDM) in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), I wish to bring my knowledge,

skills and commitment to excellence to your company’s innovative environment.

As a Business Administration student, majoring in HR management, I’ve become equipped with the necessary

knowledge that come with the position including manpower recruitment, workforce organization, personnel training
and compensation as well as legal provisions and other labor concerns.
My internship at San Miguel Corporation also afforded me with the crucial skills to work with some of the best

professionals in the recruitment and human resources industry. Being a trainee has developed in me enthusiasm and

a true passion for human resources and has subsequently convinced me that human resource management is my

true calling.

For additional details regarding my qualification and expertise, please review my attached resume.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
(signature)

Jessica Cenadoza

Application Letter Writing Tip: When intending to submit a hard copy of your application letter (and resume), make

sure that you send it in a strict business letter format. Remember that your application letter not only speaks of your

skills and accomplishments. It also shows how effectively you can communicate. Therefore, make it a point to

impress your potential employer by writing a grammatically correct, perfectly spelled and properly punctuated

application letter.

Application Letter Sample 2 (Email Copy)

As previously mentioned, the format of your application letter may differ depending on whether you are submitting a

print copy or an email copy. The second application letter sample below is a copy tailored specifically for emails.

Email Subject: Eric Tala, Marketing Associate Position

Dear Ms. Castañeda,

I would like to express my interest in applying for the position of Marketing Associate as was recently made available
in your company.

I believe that my degree in Business Administration (BSBA) major in Marketing from the Philippine School of

Business Administration (PSBA) has prepared me for this position. As a student, I was equipped with the necessary

knowledge and skills to help develop and drive effective marketing strategies.

During my internship at Uniliver Philippines’ Marketing Department, I learned how companies determine what product

or service to sell, how to reach target demographics and how to respond to the demands of competitors. More

importantly, I had the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals who taught me how to easily grasp complex

marketing concepts and at certain times, how to roll with the punches in order to achieve various objectives.

I have also acquainted myself with a wide range of skills that allow me to blend with the group or team’s culture and

to continuously strive to reach common goals amidst failures and setbacks.

My active involvement in many academic and extracurricular activities has done so well in developing my

communication and leadership skills, which are vital in finding success in the corporate world.

With this application letter, I attach herewith my resume for your full consideration. Thank you for taking time to

review my application and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can further discuss my application.

Yours sincerely,

Alvin C. Marfal

7194 Marcelo Ave

Parañaque City, Metro Manila 1700

Mobile: +63 929 XXX XXXX

Application Letter Writing Tip: Make it a point to include the necessary email subject when sending your

application letter via email. The email subject provided on this application letter sample follows the usual format

(name, position you are applying for) though some recruiters require applicants to send their application letter (and

resumes) with a specific email subject.

Also, when sending your application letter thru email, remember to include your contact details on the email

signature. By doing so, you will enable the recruiter or potential employer to respond to your application immediately.

Remember that these samples are merely templates meant to serve as a basis in writing your own, personalized

application letter. When writing an application letter, feel free to customize it according to your own personal

preference. You don’t want to have just another generic application letter because chances are the hiring manager

has already read hundreds, or maybe thousands of it. You want your application letter to stand out and ultimately

showcase why you are the best person for the job.
NOTE: These application letter samples are for reference only. All information provided should be considered as

fictional.
Need more help writing your cover letter? Read “Analyzing and Avoiding Common Cover Letter Errors”.

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