Job Application

Prepared by
Shakila Akter
Lecture in English, BUP
Discussion Topics

 Job Application

 Parts of a Job Application

 Writing a Job Application
Job Application
Job Application
 A short letter that introduces our resume
 States why we want to work for that institution
 Depicts why we would be good for the position
 Gives an example of our writing ability and
attention in detail
 Catches the attention of the reader and makes him or
her invite us for an interview
Job Application
 Mentions our best qualities
 Accompanies the CV as a matter of courtesy
 Says what the applicant want to offer for the employe
r
 Says how the applicant is suited to the work
 Ends with an assumptive sentence
Parts of a Job Application
 Letter heading
 Date
 Inside address
 Subject heading
 Salutation
Parts of a Job Application
 Body of the letter- opening, main body, closing
 Complimentary closing
 Signature
 Name of the writer
 Enclosures
Parts of a Job Application

Body of the letter

1st paragraph-
 Where did you see the advertisement
 The name of the post you are applying for
Parts of a Job Application

Body of the letter

2nd paragraph-
 Your short academic introduction
 Your objectives and career goals
 Your experience in this area
 Your enthusiasm for this job
 How can you help the company with your experience
Parts of a Job Application

Body of the letter

3rd paragraph-
 Stating yourself as the best fit for the job
 Ending with an assumptive sentence
Format

Fully blocked letter format

Exercise
Exercise
Exercise
Further Reading

 Differences between a CV and a Resume

 Mind mapping
 Structuring a Resume
 Standard format of a Resume

 Writing your own Resume