Writing an

APPLICATION
(COVER)
LETTER

Students are able to:

 understand the purpose of writing an application letter;
 recognize the structure of an application letter;
 compose a piece of structured application letter.
Who does it better?
MALE/FEMALE?
NOW LET’S CHECK OUT THESE HILARIOUS
APPLICATION LETTERS/COVER LETTERS!
• WHY WRITING AN APPLICATION/COVER LETTER?
TO APPLY FOR A JOB (FOR SURE )
TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF
TO BRIDGE BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY

• WHAT SHOULD YOU SAY IN IT?

• WRITE WHAT YOU CAN LEARN IN WRITING

AN APPLICATION/COVER LETTER
 How to Write
The Best Cover Letter

Tips
for Writing Cover Letter
Some TIPS:
• SEND IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (IF YOU USE EMAIL)
• ATTACH AS A PDF DOCUMENT
• KEEP IT TO ONE PAGE (3 – 4 PARAGRAPHS)
• SHORT, SWEET, TO THE POINT
• PASSIONATE YET PROFESSIONAL TONE
• MAKE THE CONTENT RELEVANT (NOT GENERIC). MAKE THE
EMPLOYER FEELS SPECIAL
• INCLUDE THE COMPANY NAME
• RELATE YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS TO APPLY
FOR THE POSITION
• STATE YOUR AVAILABILITY
• DO NOT USE ANY CONTRACTIONS
RETURN ADDRESS (your address)
RETURN ADDRESS (Use no more than 5 lines)
- Street address or P.O. box number
- City/town, principal subdivision (province/state/district) + postal code
(in some countries, the postal code may precede the city/town)
- Country

8325 Brubaker Drive

Roanoke, Virginia 24019 (or Roanoke VA 24019)
United States of America
or
PO BOX 103
Roanoke, Virginia 24019 (or Roanoke VA 24019)
United States of America
DATE
DATE
• Use the combination of month and date (word and number)
 September 10, 2022 [AMERICAN]
 10 September 2022 [BRITISH]

• The use of numbers to indicate month is to be avoided

 09/05/22
THE OPENING
RECIPIENT ADDRESS
Name of Person Hiring
Job Title & Name of Company
Company Address
City, State Zip Code

EXAMPLE:
Bob Wilson
Recruitment Manager of Emirates Airline
256 Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 88065
or
Bob Wilson
Recruitment Manager of Emirates Airline
PO BOX 1001
Chicago, IL 88065
THE OPENING
SALUTATION/GREETING
FORMAT
Dear Mr./Mrs. Wilson: [AMERICAN]
Dear Mr./Mrs. Wilson, [BRITISH]

or
 Ms. Smith: if marital status not known)

NOTES
• IDENTIFY THE NAME OF THE PERSON
• DO NOT USE “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”
PARAGRAPH BODY: #1
FIRST PARAGRAPH
• State the reason for the letter
• The specific position or type of work you are applying for
• Highlight your knowledge of the company/point out that you
are familiar with the goals of the company
• Indicate from which source you learned of the opening.
(media, newspaper, friend, employment service, etc.)

GUIDELINE QUESTION:
• What is the company looking for?
• What need have they expressed in their ad?
• What are the goals of the company?
SAMPLE: PARAGRAPH 1
I am thrilled to be applying for the open flight attendant position
at Emirates Airline published in Emirates’ official website. Having
recently moved to the Chicago area, I’m excited to see that there
is a position open with your company that I feel I am perfect for.
With over 7 years of experience as a flight attendant, I have the
customer service skills and practical knowledge you require, as
written in your job description.
PARAGRAPH BODY: #2
SECOND PARAGRAPH
• Tell why you are interested in the company, its products or
services.
• Emphasize your qualifications and the educational and work
related experience that makes you a strong candidate for the
position.
• Briefly note any specific achievements or unique qualifications
(if any)
• Avoid repeating information contained on the résumé.
 
SAMPLE: PARAGRAPH 2
I am highly interested in the standard of Emirates in serving the
customers all over the globe. Therefore, allow me to draw
attention to the major achievements of my resume, which I
believe both reflect and exceed your expectations for applicants
pursuing the flight attendant role. Firstly, I have completed over
2,000 hours of international and domestic flights within Boeing
and Airbus commercial jets holding up to 400 passengers.
Secondly, I also mentored over 30 new flight attendants,
providing training in customer service, safety techniques, and
health and sanitary standards, improving overall service quality
by 30%. Lastly, I consistently earned recognition from flight crew
and received 93% positive feedback from passenger surveys.
PARAGRAPH BODY: #3
THIRD PARAGRAPH
• Make reference to the enclosed application and or résumé
that provides a summary of your training, experiences, and
qualifications.
• Tell what you can do for the employer/company/institution.
• Sometimes, we can combine paragraph 3 with paragraph 2 if
the content is quite the same.
SAMPLE: PARAGRAPH 3
In my current role at Delta Airlines, I have been a steady and
reliable flight attendant, frequently earning commendations
from my fellow flight attendants and crewmembers for my
professionalism. I am certified for various types of aircraft;
Airbus A320, A330, A380, Boeing 737-900ER, 737-800NG, and
777-300. The list of my trainings I have been to are listed on my
attached resume. If given the flight attendant role at Emirates, I
will be a consummate ambassador for your brand and provide
excellent customer service that meet and exceed your
expectations.
PARAGRAPH BODY: #4
FINAL PARAGRAPH
• Indicate your desire for a personal interview and your
flexibility as to the time and place.
• Provide a telephone number where you can be reached or
where a message can be left.
• Close with a statement or a question that will encourage a
response.
 
SAMPLE: PARAGRAPH 4
I am confident that I am the perfect candidate for this flight
attendant position. I look forward to discussing how I can join
the team at Emirates and immediately assist the company with
building a strong and friendly customer service brand. Please
feel free to contact me at +1 798333 or at my email
jhiggins@gmail.com at your most convenient time.
THE CLOSING
• CLOSURE
Sincerely,
Sincerely yours,
Respectfully yours,
Yours faithfully,
 
• APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
 
• APPLICANT’S NAME

SAMPLE:
Sincerely yours,

Johnson
Brenda Johnson
WRITING YOUR OWN LETTER
PERSONAL RECOGNITION (mind map/table/list)
IN 5–10 MINUTES, LIST YOUR:
• POSITIVE CHARACTER(S), HABIT (THINK OF ANY POSITIVE
ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU THE BEST)
• YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS (COMPUTER, LANGUAGE,
COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP)
• RELEVANT PAST EXPERIENCE (BE IT IN PRIMARY, JUNIOR, OR
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
• ACHIEVEMENTS (ACADEMIC OR SOFT SKILLS)
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• JOB EXPERIENCE
Let’s Practice!
1. Find an (internship) vacancy that suits you as a senior high student.
2. Research for the institution/company/program.
3. Write an application letter based on your (real) qualifications.
4. Check, revise and finalize your letter.

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PROOFREADING SYMBOLS
misspelling

I ussualy eat.

check grammar

She study hard.

change the word

She likes it.

Submission
• Save and send/submit your letter as a PDF file.
*no other format is acceptable.

• FILE NAME:
class_number_name (XIIA1_01_ANNA MARIA)

• Guideline:
 one page of A4 paper
 margin: 3 cm all (top-right-left-bottom)
 font: TNR 12 / Arial 10 with single spaces (1 line-spacing)