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Mandali, Pune
Prin. K.P. Mangalvedhekar Institute of Management, Career Development & Research
BCA I SEM II 2022-23
Subject – English Communication Date: 17 /04/2023
ENGLISH ACTIVITY-I Time: 1.50pmto 2.40 pm
It goes like-
BIO-DATA (HEADING)
NAME :
FATHER’s NAME :
DATE OF BIRTH –
ADDRESS :
AGE
CONTACT NO.
EMAIL ID:
NATIONALITY-Indian
MARITAL STATUS
QUALIFICATIONS-
NAME OF THE NAME OF NAME OF YEAR PERCENTAGE
EXAMINATION THE BOARD/ THE OF
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTION PASSING
1. Qualifications must be written in tabular form with the above mentioned heads.
WORK EXPERIENCE– It should be written from latest to the oldest along with the duration.
ACHIEVEMENTS
LANGUAGES KNOWN :
HOBBIES
REFERENCES
DECLARATION
DATE :
PLACE:
SIGNATURE :
NOTE: The resume can be a part of the letter or as an enclosure
Tips to write a Job application and biodata
1. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks.
2. Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look clean.
3. Underlining the main points is very important. But it is advised to do it after finishing your exam.
Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
4. Presentation is very important.
5. Read a lot of letters to get an idea.
6. Never mention any of your personal details, i.e., name, school name or address.
7. Never write in one go. Make sure you follow the right format and make paragraphs.
8. Don’t use slangs or short forms.
9. Try not to exceed the prescribed word limit of 150-200 words.
23 Raman Villa
Race Course Road
Bhopal
August 11, 20XX
Sir,
In response to your advertisement in The Times of India dated 1 August 20XX, I wish to be
considered for the position mentioned above. I feel my qualifications and experience are good
enough to enable me to discharge my duties. I attach herewith attested copies of my certificates
and my bio-data. If given a chance, I may assure you, sir, that I shall spare no pains in the
discharge of my duty honestly and devotedly. I will certainly win the confidence of my superiors.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Nipun
Encl.: Bio-data
BIO – DATA
Bangalore.
2.) Pramod Suri, a resident of 245, Tilak Nagar, Delhi reads an advertisement for
young school boys !girls to market the products of a renowned company in Delhi. He
decides to apply for the same. Write Pramod’s application to the Personnel Manager,
Harrison and Simpson Ltd. 237, Nehru Place, New Delhi.
Answer:
245 Tilak Nagar
Delhi
20 May, 20XX
Sir,
Yours faithfully
Pramod Suri
3.) You are Chetan Sharma, a commerce graduate from Delhi University. You are seeking a
suitable job. You came across an advertisement in The Times of India, inviting young and
dynamic fresh graduates as sales assistants in a reputed company. Apply for the said job to
Box No. 8365, C/o The Times of India, New Delhi.
Sir,
In response to your advertisement in The Times of India, dated 16 March 20XX requiring young
and fresh graduates as sales assistants, I offer myself as a candidate for the same.
I have passed my B.Com. (Hons) from S.R.C.C. Delhi securing 75% marks. I am a young and
dynamic student of 21 years. I enjoy a sound health and pleasing personality. I have a reasonable
good command over Hindi and English and possess convincing power and fine communication
skills.
I hope these factors make me a suitable candidate for the job. If selected, I shall certainly prove
myself worthy of the post.
Yours faithfully
Chetan Sharma
Bio-data
After signing, you are supposed to mention the heading “ENCLOSURES” which will include the name of
the documents and testimonials attached along with the cover letter. They may include the following-
5. Photograph (Passport-sized)
6. Bio-data or CV
7. Copies of certificates
8. Any other
The Biodata or CV is generally divided into four parts as follows-
5. Personal Details
6. Qualifications
7. Experience
8. References
It goes like-
BIO-DATA (HEADING)
NAME
FATHER’s NAME
DATE OF BIRTH – In expanded form
ADDRESS
AGE
CONTACT NO.
EMAIL ID
NATIONALITY-Indian
MARITAL STATUS
QUALIFICATIONS-
NAME OF THE NAME OF NAME OF YEAR OF PERCENTAG
EXAMINATIO THE THE PASSING E
N BOARD/ INSTITUTIO
UNIVERSIT N
Y
2. Qualifications must be written in tabular form with the above mentioned heads.
WORK EXPERIENCE– It should be written from latest to the oldest along with the duration.
ACHIEVEMENTS
LANGUAGES KNOWN
SKILLS
HOBBIES
REFERENCES
DECLARATION
DATE
PLACE
SIGNATURE
NOTE: The resume can be a part of the letter or as an enclosure
Job application and biodata
Tips to attempt a question on Job application and biodata
10. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks.
11. Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look clean.
12. Underlining the main points is very important. But it is advised to do it after finishing your exam.
Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
13. Presentation is very important.
14. Read a lot of letters to get an idea.
15. Never mention any of your personal details, i.e., name, school name or address.
16. Never write in one go. Make sure you follow the right format and make paragraphs.
17. Don’t use slangs or short forms.
18. Try not to exceed the prescribed word limit of 150-200 words.
II) BCA I yr Sem II English Formal Letter Writing
Order Letter - How to Write with Samples
Placing orders has become part and parcel of every individual’s life in today’s world. Everyone who is tech-
savvy, including children, have become a pro in purchasing whatever they need online. This is easy as all
that is required is a smartphone, an internet connection and a facility for online banking. On the contrary, if
you are a business owner or a sales executive, you will have to write letters or emails to place orders for bulk
purchases. This article on order letter format will help you understand how to write order letters and give
you sample letters for your reference.
The Manager
56, Cheran Book House
Town Hall
Coimbatore – 641033
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I am writing to you to place an order for CBSE textbooks. As per our discussions yesterday, we are glad to
have you as our distributor.
The books and the required quantity are as follows:
The prices for the books were discussed in the meeting, and we have received a quotation that is feasible.
The manager has promised to deliver all the books within 7 working days. I would also like to order some
books for the library once I receive these books.
Kindly find attached the cheque (cheque number: 356xxxxxxxxxxxx652) dated 03/01/2022 for Rs. 5,000 as
an advance payment for the order. Please feel free to contact us in case of any clarifications.
Thanking you
Yours’Sincerely,
Signature of the sender
SOORAJ SANTHOSH
Contact number : 9999
Email id : name.name@email.com
Attached documents: Cheque
A copy of the quotation
Exercise:.Placing Orders
Q.1) You are Kavita Puri, computer incharge of DPS. Your school wishes to buy 20 computers and
computer accessories from Apple Inc., 126, Ambience’s Palace, New Delhi. Draft a letter placing
order giving all the specifications of the product and its quality.
Q.2)
Write a letter to Lightways Sports, Amarrpalli, Thane, placing an order for sports articles (Minimum
4) to be supplied to your school, ABC Matriculation School, Civil lines, Pune. Sign as Ravi/Raveena,
Sports Secretary.
Q.3) You are Nalini/Vishal, Hostel Warden, Zennith Public School, Kosikalan, Uttar Pradesh. Write a
letter to the Sales Manager, Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances Ltd., New Delhi, placing an
order for a few fans, microwaves, ovens and geysers that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask
for discount permissible on the purchase.