CHOOSING A

POSITION(APPLICATION
LETTER TO RESUME)
 GUIDELINES IN CHOOSING A FIELD OF
NURSING

• Qualification
• Education
• Years of Experience and Trainings
• Age and Physical condition
The first consideration • Physical Energy
that nurses must make
is SELF-EVALUATION • Hours of work
considering the ff: • Emotional Stability and Goals in Life
• Objectives and Philosophies in Life
 FACTORS IN SELECTING A FIELD
OF NURSING

Kind of work to be
Methods of entering performed

Availability of the work

Earning

Hours of work
Fringe benefits (Maternity Leave
, Sick Leave, educational Leave ,
vacation Leave)
Qualifications
Other benefits (insurance,
medicare, retirement) Opportunities for
advancement
LETTER OF APPLICATION
RESUME WRITING
JOB INTERVIEW
LETTER OF APPLICATION

LETTER – is a written message that can

be handwritten or printed on paper. It
is usually sent to the recipient via mail
or post in an envelope, although this is
not a requirement as such. Any such
message that is transferred via post is a
letter, a written conversation between
two parties.
TYPES OF LETTERS

• These letters follow a certain pattern and

Formal formality. They are strictly kept professional in
nature, and directly address the issues

Letter
concerned.
• Any type of business letter or letter to
authorities falls within this given category.

• These are personal letters.

Informal • They need not follow any set pattern or

adhere to any formalities. They contain
personal information or are a written

Letter conversation.
• Informal letters are generally written to friends,
acquaintances, relatives etc.
OTHER TYPES OF LETTER
BASED ON CONTENTS, FORMALITIES, PURPOSE
OF LETTER WRITING

Business Letter: This letter is written among business correspondents,

generally contains commercial information such as quotations, orders,
complaints, claims, letters for collections etc. Such letters are always strictly
formal and follow a structure and pattern of formalities.

Circular Letter: A letter that announces information to a large number of

people is a circular letter. The same letter is circulated to a large group of
people to correspond some important information like a change of address,
change in management, the retirement of a partner etc.

Employment Letters: Any letters with respect to the employment process, like
joining letter, promotion letter, application letter etc.
OTHER TYPES OF LETTER
BASED ON CONTENTS, FORMALITIES, PURPOSE
OF LETTER WRITING

Official Letter: This type of letter is written to inform offices,

branches, subordinates of official information.
It usually relays official information like rules, regulations,
procedures, events, or any other such information. Official letters
are also formal in nature and follow certain structure and
decorum.

Social Letter: A personal letter written on the occasion of a

special event is known as a social letter.
Congratulatory letter, condolence letter, invitation letter etc
are all social letters.
6 STANDARD PARTS OF A LETTER

Heading
• Includes the writer’s address and the date,
located on top of the page, usually has three
lines.

Inside address
• Shows the name and address of the person or firm
to whom the letter is written.

Salutation (Greeting)
• Most common salutation combines a title and the
person’s last name.
6 STANDARD PARTS OF A LETTER

Body
• Contains the writer’s actual message.

Complimentary Close
• Says good-bye at the end

Signature
• The writer’s name
PARTS OF A
LETTER

HEADING

INSIDE ADDRESS

SALUTATION

BODY

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE

SIGNATURE
 FORMS OF LETTER

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 A LETTER OF APPLICATION USUALLY
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FACTS

Source and Purpose

• The first paragraph contains the source of information
concerning the vacancy and the nurse’s intent to apply.
Qualifications
• The second and third paragraph contains educational
qualifications , include also trainings and experiences.
Reference
• At least 3 names of persons with their consent to be used as
references.
A request for personal interview
• If time and distance permits, is usually included on the last
paragraph.
SAMPLE:
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address

Date

Employer Contact Information (if you have it)

Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if
you don't have a contact)
 Body of Application Letter
What position you are
applying for, why the employer
should select you for an
interview, and how you will
follow-up.

First Paragraph
Information on why you
are writing. Mention the job you
are applying for and where you
found the job listing. Include
the name of a mutual contact,
if you have one.
 Middle Paragraph(s)
Describe what you have to offer the
employer. Mention specifically how your
qualifications match the job you are applying
for.

Final Paragraph
Conclude your application letter by
thanking the employer for considering you for
the position. Include information on how you will
follow-up.

Complimentary Close
• Sincerely,

Signature
 POINTERS IN MAKING A LETTER OF
APPLICATION

Use plain, natural language and get to the point

Use clean, white, unlined paper with no letterhead.

Use ink or ballpen in writing or may be type written.

Use proper salutation – address it to the person you are applying for

Observe proper margin and paragraphing.

Use good English and correct spelling

Write in courteous manner. Make the tone friendly and polite.

Enclose return postage – to encouraged reply

SAMPLE APPLICATION LETTER
 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN LETTER
WRITING

asap = as soon as possible

cc = carbon copy (when you send a copy of a letter to more than one person,
you use this abbreviation to let them know)

enc. = enclosure (when you include other papers with your letter)

pp = per procurationem (A Latin phrase meaning that you are signing the letter
on somebody else's behalf; if they are not there to sign it themselves, etc)

ps = postscript (when you want to add something after you've finished and
signed it)

pto (informal) = please turn over (to make sure that the other person knows the
letter continues on the other side of the page)

RSVP = please reply

 RESUME

A resume can help Human Resource Services

staff and the hiring supervisor understand
what skills, experience, and education you
have that are relevant to a job.

A well-done resume makes your application

look more professional.

You can use a resume to help demonstrate

your communication skills.
RESUME LANGUAGE
RESUME INFORMATION

Keep your name, phone number and address

current.

Include dates of employment in a month/year

format (example: 05/02 – 08/02).

Include references. Use a separate sheet if

necessary.
RESUME APPEARANCE
 RESUME WRITING

Objective

Educational background (start from recent)

Professional skills and knowledge (Trainings and Seminars attended)

Working experience

License and certifications

Honors and Awards

Special skills (applicable to job) if any

 RESUME WRITING

Volunteer activities/ Community service

Professional and Civic Organizations

Languages spoken

Personal dimensions

Character references (at least 3)

Testimony

Signature over printed name with title

 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
FORMAT PROS AND CONS
Pros and cons of the reverse chronological resume format

PROS CONS

Recruiters are familiar with it. They will It will require tweaking. You will need to
automatically know where your information is make some extra effort to catch the
and that you’ve sent a complete resume. recruiter’s eye.

If you have large gaps in your work history,

It’s guaranteed to go through an Applicant
the recruiters will notice them
Tracking Software (ATS) resume test.
immediately.

The reverse chronological resume format It’s not an ideal format of a resume for
highlights the peak of your career. career changers.
 PROS AND CONS OF A
FUNCTIONAL RESUME FORMAT
Skills-Based Resume Format Pros and Const
PROS CONS

It takes the focus off of your work history and

places it on your skills. If you’ve gained your Most recruiters hate the functional
skills through various freelance projects, not full- resume format because it’s not easy to
time employment, this format will let you scan in quickly.
emphasize those skills.

It’s a good creative resume format for non- It’s an instant red flag—suggesting that
traditional industries. you’re trying to hide something.

It can be used by military transitioners whose

detailed job descriptions might be too difficult It’s very likely to fail the ATS resume scan.
to understand for non-military recruiters.
 PROS AND CONS OF A
COMBINATION RESUME FORMAT
Hybrid Resume Format Pros and Cons

PROS
Showcases your most important
skills and validates them with
examples related to your work
experience.
A good resume format for
employment-gappers who,
nonetheless, have many years of
relevant work experience.
CONS
It’s suitable for very few
candidates: only people with
a lot of work experience
targeting a very specific
position.
It’s the most difficult resume
format to create properly.
SAMPLE RESUME
AN EXAMPLE OF A WELL-FORMATTED
RESUME