#27 Peter’s Lane,

Amazing Ville,
Point Fortin.
29th January, 2022.

The Human Resource Manager,

Glory Media Network,
P.O Box 123,
San Fernando.

Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to apply for the position of Communication Officer with your distinguished
organisation. I saw the advertisement of this vacancy on The Trinidad Express on January 25th, 2018.
I am the perfect candidate for this job because I am a motivated team-player who is organized
and efficient. I am also purpose-driven and therefore result-oriented. Added to this, I am proficient in written
and oral communication skills. I will indeed be an asset to your company.
I have obtained my Associate degree in Mass Communication at the University of Trinidad and
Tobago in 2016. I am also competent in Spanish and French where at the CSEC level I received grade ones in
the two subjects. I also have certification in Computer Literacy and I am proficient at Word and Excel.
I was employed as an assistant Communication Officer with 90.8 Radio Station from January
2017 to April 2018. This position will be ideal for me. Attached you will find my resume with all relevant
information including my contact numbers.
Thank you in advance for the consideration of this application. I look forward to a favourable
response.
Respectfully,
_____________________
Zaidah Robe
THE JOB APPLICATION LETTER GUIDELINES By Kiza Felix-Roberts
The application letter is one that is relevant for all persons seeking employment. It is also one of the simplest
letters to write.
Remember this is another type of formal letter, so you have to write your addresses in BLOCK STYLE.
BLOCK STYLE:

 All addresses are written on the left hand side of the page. See Sample above.
 The sender’s/ writer’s address is written first in the following order:
 House number/ LP number and street of sender
 Village of sender’s address
 Town of sender (Sender’s address is placed first on left side of page)
 Date when letter is written
You skip a line for neatness then, THE Prospective Employer’s Information is written as follows:
 Position/title of receiver is placed first.
 Name of organisation of receiver
 Building number/ LP number and street of receiver
 Village of receiver’s address
 Town of receiver
 You then skip a line for neatness
 Greeting/Salutation of receiver (Use Sir/Madam)

FORMAT OF PARAGRAPHS IN A JOB APPLICATION LETTER

Paragraph 1./ The Introduction

 States reason for writing. You also state where and when you got the information about the vacancy.
See example. You can also compliment the organisation by using terms such as “distinguished,
renowned, prestigious”
Paragraph 2. The body Paragraphs

 This paragraph highlights the personal qualities that make the applicant an ideal candidate for the
desired job. Remember to use adjectives that present the applicant as a willing –worker and can work
well with others. (Some good adjectives are: passionate, professional, team-player, dedicated, honest,
persistent, good-natured, enthusiastic, efficient etc.)
Paragraph 3. The body Paragraphs

 This paragraph lists the relevant academic qualifications that are aligned with the desired job. DO NOT
list any and every qualification or certification. Remember the qualifications must match the desired
job.
Paragraph 4. The body Paragraphs

 In this paragraph relevant Job Experience is also given to make the applicant more desirable in the
employer’s view. Think carefully of what past employment that can be an asset to the advertised job.

 In this paragraph you can also include that you have attached your resume to further itemize your
certification and experience.
Paragraph 5-The Conclusion.
  Here you ensure to thank the person for considering your application and that you look forward to a
positive/favourable response.
CLOSURE: Like all formal letters be sure to end by stating : “Respectfully,” and then sign your name.