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What’s on This Chapter?
 Application Letters
To write a perfect application letter, you should:
 begin with your contact information at the top;
 write the name of the employer;
 write the date in the letter;
 state the position for which you are applying to;
 tell why you want the job and why the job would be
suitable for you;
 summarize your strengths and any particular
qualifications;
 include the most relevant aspects of your career;
 explain how you can contribute to the company.
Elements of Application Letters
Date date of the letter

name of the company being applied to,

Name of the company full name of the hiring manager, street,
address, city/state, zip code

the title of position applied, reasons for

Position to apply being a good fit for the position

a brief description of the applicant’s

Background background related to the job
requirements for the position applied
for
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Closing statement a positive and polite close

a greeting
Closing

official signature
Signature

Name full name

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Language Features of Application Letters
To tell facts about the applicants
Simple Example:
present tense Although I don’t have a lot of practical
experience in the field of advertising, my
past work experience shows that I am
able to learn fast from experienced staff.

To tell applicant’s previous experiences

Past tense
Example:
In my previous job as a salesgirl, it was
necessary to be able to handle
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Cultural Awareness
Two important types of application letters:
Speculative letter
Tailored to aspecific company
and addressed to a named
individual
Include:
the kind of work you’re looking
for;
 the reason why you want to
work for that company the
reason why you are suitable;
the relevant skills, experience,
and personal qualities in your
enclosed resume
Cover letter
Clearly structured to cover:
 the kind of work advertised;
 the reason why you are
applying, why the job
interest you, and why you
want to work for that
company;
 the reason why you are
suitable