JOB APPLICATION LETTER

WHAT IS A JOB APPLICATION LETTER?

• A job application letter is essentially a
detailed pitch to convince a prospective
employer of your eligibility for the open
position for which you are applying.
• Together with expressing your interest in
the job, the letter will highlight your
qualifications, skills, experience and
achievements.
• Follow the format of a formal letter.
• Your letter should be brief and up to the point.
• Introduction - Mention the source from where you got the information about the
vacancy you are applying for and your wish to apply for the post.
• Body - Give a summary of your qualifications – academic and professional, whichever
applicable and experience, and how you feel that helps you to apply for the post
mentioned.
• Conclusion - Make a reference to CV, photograph and other details enclosed, and
express your wish to attend an interview. Finish the covering letter on a promising and
positive note.
• After signing off, give a short title "Enclosures" and list the following:
- Bio-data
- Copies of certificates
- Passport size photograph
The CV should have the following details.
• The Curriculum Vitae should present all your personal and professional details in a specific format.
• The CV includes:
- Personal information
- Qualification
- academic and professional.
- Experience
- References
• Qualification should be written in a table with four columns:
-Name of the exam, Name of the University, Year of passing and Percentage
of marks.
-Qualification should be written from the current qualification to the first.
• Experience should be written from the current to the first.
• Referee's full name, designation, postal address and telephone number should be written.
 What are some useful job application tips?
•Keep the letter concise.
•Highlight your abilities.
•Include keywords from the job
advertisement.
•Review the letter for errors.
•Customize the letter to fit each
job you apply.
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 SAMPLE Q1
Q1. You are
Suresh/Samita. You
come across the Salutation Sir,
following advertisement Subject statement Subject: Application for the job of an accountant .

in a national daily. You

consider yourself
suitable and eligible for
the post. Write an
application in response
to the advertisement.
 Additional information
1. Additional courses you have done-LANGUAGE,
COMPUTER COURSES,ETC.
2. Skills
3. Achievements
4. Hobbies- Should not include listening to music,
watching tv
5. Highlights of your career, education.
DON'TS
 DO'S
• Do use simple language and uncomplicated sentence
structure. Ruthlessly eliminate all unnecessary
words.
• Do tell the employer how you can meet his or her
needs and contribute to the company
• Do try to answer the question that the employer will
be asking while reading your letter: "Why should I
hire this person.
• Do avoid negativity. Negativity never has a place in a
cover letter.
 DO IT YOURSELF!
1. You are Kamala /Rajan. You have seen an
advertisement for the post of an English teacher
in Rani Public School, Kolkata. Write a letter in
response to the advertisement applying for the
post. Give your detailed bio-data also.
2. You are Preetinder Singh Gill. Recently you read
an advertisement for the post of
Mechanical Engineer in ITC Technologies
Ltd., Manipal Centre Bangalore. Write
an application for this job with your bio-data.
MADE BY-
LIPIKA SINGHAL
KHUSHI BAJAJ
[Guided by Sangita Biswas ma'am]