Recruitment & Orientation

Job Applications
Objectives
• Distinguish between solicited and unsolicited application letters.
• Outline procedures for making job applications.
Application Letters
Solicited job applications
• These applications are written in response to an
advertisement.
Unsolicited job applications
• These applications are submitted without being invited to
do so by the employer.
Procedures for writing job applications
• All applications should be typed, unless employer requests it
to be handwritten.
• The introductory paragraph should include:
Title of the job
Source of information about job opening
Brief statement about what qualifies you for the job as
well as your interest for working with the organisation.
Procedures for writing job applications
• The second paragraph should include:
Details about why you are suited for the job
Market yourself by showing why you have what it takes for
the job
Highlight your knowledge, skills and personality relative to
the job
• The final paragraph should be used to indicate your
availability for an interview.
Additional guidelines
Be BRIEF! No more than one page long.
NEVER use the line ‘To whom it may concern’
Do NOT enclose items that were not requested.
Create an individualised letter for EACH job application
Ensure that your work experienced referenced in your
application letter is included in your résumé.
Print both letter and résumé on the same type of paper.
Ensure that the envelope used is clean and accurately
addressed.
Résumé
• A résumé is a summary of an applicant’s attributes.
• It is normally one page long and focuses on the most
relevant and important aspects of your qualifications and
experience to the job applying for.
Curriculum Vitae
• A curriculum vitae (CV) is the longer document. It is
divided into specific sections such as:
Personal details
Education
Professional qualifications
Work experience
Personal attributes
Application Forms
• Some businesses provide applicants with a standardised
application form, which the applicant will fill out and
return to the business.
• Application forms are a useful tool in recruitment as it
includes all the information required by the employer for
employment.
Portfolio
• This includes a copy of all
required documents, including
photo identification, certificates
and testimonials.