SAMPLE OF JOB APPLICATION

QUESTION
You have come across an advertisement in a newspaper seeking applications from eligible candidates
for the post of an Asst. Professor in English. Write a letter of Application for the same along with an
appropriate resume.

Answer
3 A Chatterjee Lane
Kolkata 700004

10th April 20XX

The Principal
JKLM College, Calcutta
P29 Kshirode Vidya Vinode Avenue
Kolkata 700003

Sub: Application for the post of Asst. Professor in English

Sir
With reference to your advertisement in The Telegraph dated 10th April 20XX seeking an Asst.
Professor in English in your esteemed institution, I would like to offer myself as a candidate for the
same. As a dedicated and passionate educator, I hold a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in English from
University of Calcutta. My four years of teaching experience at XYZ College equipped me with
innovative pedagogical skills and a deep understanding of student needs.
I have a strong publication record in Post Colonial Literature and Gender Studies, contributing to the
academic community. I am committed to fostering critical thinking and creativity while promoting a
holistic approach to education.
Enclosed, you will find my resume and copies of my testimonials. I hope you will allow me to present
my candidature to the interview panel.

Thank you
Yours faithfully
Nivedita Chatterjee

Encl: Resume
 RESUME

NAME : Nivedita Chatterjee

ADDRESS : 3 A. Chatterjee Lane, Kolkata- 700004
PHONE NO. : 9831XXXXXX.
DATE OF BIRTH : 11.10.1993
GENDER : Female
MARITAL STATUS: Single
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

EXAMINATION INSTITUTION COUNCIL/ YEAR OF PERCENTAGE DIVISION/

UNIVERSITY PASSING OF MARKS CLASS

AISSE (CLASS ABC SCHOOL, CENTRAL

X) KOLKATA BOARD OF 2009 96.2% 1ST
SECONDARY
EDUCATION

AISSCE
(CLASS XII) ABC SCHOOL,
KOLKATA CENTRAL
BOARD OF
SECONDARY
EDUCATION 2011 94.4% 1ST

B.A. (HONS) PQRS UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE, OF CALCUTTA 2014 70.38% 1ST
(ENGLISH) KOLKATA

M.A. UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY

OF CALCUTTA
(ENGLISH) OF 2016 71.5% 1ST
CALCUTTA

PH.D. UNIVERSITY
OF
CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
OF CALCUTTA 2022 73.7% 1ST

LANGUAGES KNOWN : English, Bengali, Hindi

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE: WINDOWS, Java, C++, using various AI tools in pedagogy.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: Photocopies included.

OTHER INTERESTS : Debating, scripting plays, Indian classical music.

WORK EXPERIENCE : Have been working as an Asst. Professor in English in XYZ

College, Kolkata for the last four years.

REFERENCES : 1. Mr. J. K. Dutta, Principal, ABC School, Kolkata

2. Dr. Shyamoli Sen, Principal, PQRS College, Kolkata.

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