Job seeking skills

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28 Jalan Pinang 2/2B

Sender’s
Taman Sri Pinang
Address
Cheras
56000 Kuala Lumpur

Date 20 September 2010

The Manager
Recipient’ Speedy Accounting Firm
s Address Lot 23 Jalan Muhibah
Cheras
56100 Kuala Lumpur
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Salutation Dear Sir/Madam

Subject
heading APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OFACCOUNT
CLECK

Introduction-
reference to I would like to apply for the position of Account Clerk
position & as advertised in the Edition newspaper on 19
source September 2010

Qualification
I completed my Diploma in Business Studies majoring
in Accounting at Maxim College in 2008. I graduated
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with a Book Prize Winner and I obtained a CGPA of 3.9. I am

also proficient in English and Chinese both written and spoken.

Work experience
After graduating from college, I worked for Excel Accounting
and skills
Firm as a junior accounts clerk for two years. In this position, I
gained experience dealing with routine documents, handling full
sets of accounts and preparing management reports. I have also
learnt to use the UBS accounting software and Microsoft Excel
to prepare the accounts and reports.

Reference to Enclosed with this letter are copies of my resume and true
enclosures, certificates copies for your reference. I am available to attend an
availability and interview at any time convenient to you. I
contact no.
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can be reached at 012 2142888.

I would really appreciate it if you would consider me for
Polite request to
be considered the position. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you.
Note of thanks

Complimentary Yours faithfully

close
Lenny
Signature
Lenny Chai

enclosures Encs: Resume

Certificates
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 Reference to the source of the job and position applied for

 I am writing to apply for the post of…
 I would like to apply for the post of…advertised in…on…
 I wish to apply for the post of…as advertised in..on..

 Information about qualification and achievements

 I possess a Diploma in…from…
 I completed my Diploma in..from..
 I studies..at..
 I majored in…
 I obtained a CGPA of…
 I graduated with…
 I am proficient in …
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 Information about work experience and other relevant skills

 I have…years of experience in…
 In this position, I gained experience…
 I also have the knowledge of…
 I am experienced of…

 Other relevant information

 I am applying for this position because,,
 I am attaching copies of my resume and relevant certificates for
your reference.
 You can reach me at…
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 Expressions of hope that your application will be

considered
 I hope you would consider me for the position
 I would appreciate it if you would consider my application
for the post
 I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for
considering my application.
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 In the past lessons, we understand that there are few sources

that we need to prepare before we sit for an interview:
Evaluating
yourself

Preparing
resume

Research the
position

Writing letter
of application
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 REFERENCE
 Work related references are documents that highlight and recommend
your skills and experience. They are usually written by your
immediate supervisor, manager, or employer.
 A potential employer will check these references to establish your
stability, loyalty, capabilities, personality and ability to accept and
carry out instructions.
 Before you offer someone’s name as referee, or present a written
reference, it is business courtesy to warn them in advance.
 This can also produce a more positive report from them when they
receive a telephone call about you.
 The employer prefer to check by telephone with the named referees to
establish the character and work history of a potential employee.
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 Before you leave a position, think about whom you will

ask to be a referee. They should be willing to recommend
you and able to assess your ability competently.
 Application form
 Some employers prefer applicants to fill out a job
application form, for the following reasons
 The form uses standard questions, which makes it easier to
compare the applicants.
 The potential employer can see whether an applicant can
interpret and answer written questions
 The company may place the questions in such a way that the
answers can be used in the order required for processing
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 If you are asked to fill out an application form, read

the whole form carefully, take time to think about
your answers and answers every question.
 Mention your resume on the form, referring the
reader to particular parts of it that support your
answers.
 Then read back through the application form and
check for any spelling mistakes or incomplete
answers.