Job Application

Letter
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Types &
Introduction
Examples of JAL

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Tips how to Quiz
Parts of JAL
make JAL
 What is a Job
Application Letter?
A document that is attached along with
your resume or CV while applying for a job
in a desired company for a desired position
It elaborates on your academic
qualifications along with the skills that you
possess which make you an ideal candidate
for the job role you’re applying for.
 TYPES OF JOB
APPLICATION
LETTER

Speculative Cover Letter Response to a Job

This type of letter is used when
you are applying for a job that
hasn't been advertised. You're
expressing your interest in
working for a company even if
they haven't posted a specific job
opening.
Advertisement
When you're responding to a
specific job advertisement, your
application letter will directly
address the qualifications and
requirements outlined in the job
posting.
 TYPES OF JOB
APPLICATION
LETTER

Networking Cover Letter Letter of Interest

Similar to a speculative letter, a letter
This type of letter is used when
of interest is sent when you're
you've been referred to a job by a
interested in working for a particular
mutual contact. You mention the
company, but there's no specific job
person who referred you and
opening. It's more general and
explain how your skills and
focuses on expressing your
experiences align with the job.
enthusiasm for the company and
how your skills could contribute.
 TYPES OF JOB
APPLICATION
LETTER

Letter for Internship or

Application Letter with Apprenticeship
Referral When applying for an
If someone inside the company internship or apprenticeship,
has recommended you for a
you'll want to highlight your
position, you can include this
eagerness to learn and how
information in your application
the experience will
letter. Referral letters often get
more attention from employers. contribute to your
professional development.
 TYPES OF JOB
APPLICATION
LETTER

Application Letter for Job Transfer Request

Promotion
If you're applying for an internal
job opening or seeking a
promotion within your current
company, this letter should focus
on your achievements, skills, and
how they make you a suitable
candidate for the new role.
Letter
In the case of wanting to
transfer to another location or
department within the same
company, a transfer request
letter outlines your reasons for
seeking the transfer and how it
aligns with your career goals.
EXAMPLES OF
APPLICATION
LETTER.

SPECTACULATIVE COVER LETTER

RESPONSE TO A JOB
ADVERTISEMENTS
NETWORKING COVER LETTER
LETTER OF INTEREST
PARTS OF A JOB APPLICATION LETTER
BODY PARAGRAPH

Most important part of the application

letter
-express your motivation
-provide details

Same way when you write a resume or CV,

key components include:
-skills -work experience
-education -professional achievements
CLOSING PARAGRAPH

Restate your interest

remind the hiring manager to review
ask for an interview
express your appreciation for their time &
consideration
SIGNATURE

To end an application letter

If through email job application format:
-email signature is professional
-covers your personal information
SIGNATURE

GOOD SIGN-OFFS FOR BAD SIGN-OFFS FOR APPLICATION

APPLICATION LETTERS LETTERS

best, See you soon!

best regards, Thanks in advance!
kind regards, Stay safe!
Sincerely Cheers,
with gratitude, BYE!
 TYPES OF JOB
APPLICATION
LETTER

Response to a Job
Speculative Cover Letter Advertisement
This type of letter is used when When you're responding to a
you are applying for a job that specific job advertisement,
hasn't been advertised. You're your application letter will
expressing your interest in directly address the
working for a company even if qualifications and
they haven't posted a specific job requirements outlined in the
opening. job posting.
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Tips on how to
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Let’s start
the Quiz!
 Quiz #1

It is a document attached along with your

resume or CV while applying for a job
 Quiz #2

It is a type of Jop application letter used

when you've been referred to a job by a
mutual contact.
 Quiz #3-5

Give 3 parts of a Job application letter

 Quiz #6-7

Give 2 tips on making a Job application letter

 Quiz #8

True or False: Speculative cover letter is used

when applying for a job that has been
advertised
 Quiz #9

True or False: A job application Letter

elaborates on your academic qualifications
along with the skills that you possess which
make you an ideal candidate for the job role
you’re applying for.
 Quiz #10

True or False: There are only 5 parts in a

Job application letter