LETTER WRITING………….

JOB APPLICATION
BY: DEEPSHIKHA GHAI
 JOB APPLICATION

What is a Job Application?

Employment application means the letter written for getting a job. It is the
primary means of introducing the job seeker to the employer. Through the job
application, job seeker offers his or her labour and service for a return.
Therefore, the application for employment acts as a personal advertisement.

A Job Application is divided into two parts.

● Covering Letter
● Resume/ CV ( Curriculum Vitae)
 Format for a Covering Letter
Sender’s address

Date

Recipient’s address

Subject: Application for the post of _____________________

Mr /Ms ( if name specified) or Sir/Madam.

Content

Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4

Yours Sincerely or Yours faithfully.

Signature
Name
Post
BODY / CONTENT
This is the main content of the letter. It is either divided into three
paragraphs or two paragraphs if the letter is briefer. The tone of the
content should be formal. Do not use any flowery language. Another
point to keep in mind is that the letter should be concise and to the
point. Always be respectful and considerate in your language.

PARAGRAPH 1- Begin the body of the letter by mentioning the source of

information about the job (e.g., newspaper) along with the day, date and
advertisement number. Also mention the post you wish to apply for.
PARAGRAPH 2- Here, you are supposed to offer your candidature by briefing
about your qualifipcations, achievements, previous experiences and your
strengths. In other words, this paragraph should be an answer to the question:
‘How are you the perfect candidate for the job?’.
Keep in mind that it should be to the point and clear. You should not sound
boastful.
PARAGRAPH 3- In this part of the body, you are supposed to make a reference to
the photograph (passport-sized), Bio-data or curriculum vitae and other detailed
documents that you have enclosed. You can also appeal for a one-on-one
End the body on a promising note, e.g., Looking forward to your positive
response

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE- At the end of your letter, we write a complimentary

closing. The words “Yours Faithfully” or “Yours Sincerely” are used.

SIGNATURE- Here finally you sign your name. Write your name in block letters
beneath the signature.
(NOTE- Mention the name given in the question paper. Do not mention your
personal details.)
 RESUME
PERSONAL DETAILS:
NAME -
FATHER’s NAME -
DATE OF BIRTH – XX/XX/XXXX
ADDRESS
CONTACT NO.
EMAIL ID
QUALIFICATIONS-

Name of Name of Subjects Year of Passing Percentage

Examination Board/Universit
y

X xxxx

XII xxxx

GRADUATION xxxx

POST xxxx
GRADUATION
WORK EXPERIENCE: From oldest to recent along with work profile.
ACHIEVEMENT:
SKILLS:
HOBBIES:
REFERENCES: a). b)
Date:
Place: Signature
Bal Vidya Public School, Bhilai, urgently requires a post-graduate teacher to teach political science for
which they have placed an advertisement in The Bhilai Express. You are Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma from 21,
Vasant Marg, Bhilai. Draft a letter including a CV, applying for the advertised post.
Ans:
21, Vasant Marg
Bhilai

01 March, 20XX

The Principal
Bal Vidya Public School
Bhilai

Subject- Application for the post of a post-graduate teacher

Sir/Madam
In response to your advertisement in The Bhilai Express, dated February 25, 20XX for the post of a
political science teacher in your renowned school, I wish to offer my candidature.

At present I am working with XYZ Public School as PGT Political Science. In my teaching tenure I have given
100% result along with training students for MUN and youth parliament etc. I possess an innovative and creative
methodology of explanation that inculcates interest in students to work more. You renowned school will be a
career booster for me.
I am enclosing a copy of my bio-data for your perusal and kind consideration
I am available for the interview on any day of your convenience. If given a chance to serve you, I
assure you that I shall work with utmost sincerity and dedication up to your satisfaction.
Thank you

Yours faithfully
Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma
Encl.: Resume
Copies of all testimonials
 RESUME
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME- Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma
FATHER’s NAME- Mithun Sharma
DATE OF BIRTH- XX/XX/XXXX
ADDRESS- 21, Vasant Marg, Bhilai
PHONE-98100XXXXX
E-MAIL- sanjsharma@gmail.com

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Name of Name of Subjects Year of Division

Examination Board/Universit Passin
y g

X CBSE GENERAL xxxx I

XII CBSE Pol.Sc., Economic, Sociology xxxx I

GRADUATION DU Political Science xxxx I

POST DU Political Science xxxx Ill

GRADUATION

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2015-till date: working as PGT Political Science

ACHIEVEMENT: Best Teacher Award, Best Coordinator etc.
SKILLS: Writing, Reading etc
HOBBIES:
REFERENCES: a).Mr. SBC
PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Q1. You are Ram/Rajani, living at 1, Rana Pratap Marg, New Delhi. Read the advertisement given below and
apply for the job that suits you giving your bio-data separately. Sun University requires Lecturers in English
and Demonstrators in Physics, Chemistry and Botany for their new Campus at Panipat. Candidates with a
minimum of 5 year experience alone can apply. Excellent command of English is a must. Excellent package
and compensation for experienced persons. Those interested may e-mail to sununiversityjobs@gmail.com or
mail their response to: Box no 123, ‘The Harbinger’, New Delhi.

Q2. From the classified column of your daily newspaper, take am advertisement for jaan vacancy. Page the
advertisement as the question and draft a job application for the same. ( Resume included)