The Application Letter

Definition
An application letter is a letter written to a prospective
employer by a person who wants to apply for a job.
Three Important things in an
application:
1. A prospective Employer
2. An Applicant
3. A letter of Application
The applicant.is the seller.
He/she sells his/her services, skills, talents, experiences, expertise,
knowledge to the employer.

The prospective employer..is the buyer.

He buys the services of the applicant or seller.
He invests his money on the salary of his applicant when taken in as
an employee of his company.
The application letter.is the advertising
instrument.
It advertises the applicants qualifications, skills, abilities, expertise,
etc.
2 Kinds of Application Letter
1. Solicited Application Letter:
It is an application letter written in response to an advertisement
or to an information given by a person who knows of the job
vacancy.
2. Unsolicited Application Letter:
It is an application letter written by chance.
How to begin a Solicited Application Letter:
State where or from whom you have learned of the
vacancy.
I have learned from Mr. Mateo Corpus, your Liaison Officer, that
you are in need of a CPA to work as an internal auditor in your
company.

Representatives of your company came to our Municipal Office

to participate in our Second Job Fair last October 3, 2017. They
distributed leaflets containing job openings in your company and I feel
that my qualification fits the job opening.
 Philippine Daily Inquirer dated October 12, 2017, Volume 29,
Issue No. 16, posted an advertisement for a job opening for a CPA. I
am very much interested to fill up the position if you deem it
necessary to employ one.

I am
How to begin an Unsolicited Letter of
Application:
The ULA usually begins with the name, age, civil status, residence
and educational qualification of the applicant.
Then, an explanation of the intention of writing the letter and a
mention of the job applying for. (This may be stated first if you wish.)
Next, state what you have to offer the employer, why your skills and
experiences are good fit for the job. You may also give an example for
each skill mentioned.
Expression of thanks to the hiring manager for considering you as an
applicant, your willingness for an interview, and note how you will
follow up.
# 67 Mabini Extension
Cabanatuan City

October 24, 2017

PACIFICO B. ANIAG
President
Wesleyan University-Philippines
Cabanatuan City
Sir:

I am Benjamin L. Frogozo, 21 years old, single, and a residence of

Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City. I would like to apply for any vacant
position that fits my qualification in your institution.

I am a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English,

from Philippine Normal University, Manila. I had been employed as a
secondary teacher at Nueva Ecija High School in the school-year 2016-
2017. Challenged by the nature of work in a private school like your
university, I finally decided to move out of NEHS and tried to apply in
private schools. I want to be a part of your organization.
For further knowledge of my skills and abilities, I respectfully refer you
to the following:

Dr. Corazon Z. Barrientos

Principal, NEHS

Dr. Felomena L. Laureta

Language Coordinator, NEHS

Dr. Ricardo H. Mozuela

Language and Literature Professor
PNU, Manila
I am willing to come for an interview at your most convenient time. I can be
reached by these numbers: 0995-008-4321 (GLOBE) or 463-3434
(LANDLINE).

I have enclosed a copy of my transcript of records, diploma, and resume for

your ready reference.

Thank you very much for considering me as an applicant in your institution.

Respectfully,

ISAAC M. MAMARIL
For your assignment..
Print or cut and paste a job advertisement.
Draft a solicited application letter using the advertisement
mentioned.
Submit the letter together with the advertisement written on a
separate sheet of paper, on Friday, October 27.

Also..prepare for a 10-point quiz.