JOB APPLICATION

JOB APPLICATION
A Job Application is generally written in
response to a Classified Advertisement in
the newspaper i.e. Situation Vacant.
The application concentrates on why the
applicant is interested in the position
applied for and the applicant’s special
fitness for it.
A Job Application has 2 parts –
1. Covering Letter
2. Bio-data/ Resume/ Curriculum
Vitae
COVERING LETTER
 COVERING LETTER

It allows the candidate to target the job and

the employer in a specific way. It should tell the
employer what it is about the job that is
attractive to him/her and why he/she wants to
work for that employer. The letter should
mention the unique skills and qualities that
one brings to the job and the company.
PURPOSE OF A COVERING LETTER
CONTENT OF A COVERING LETTER
• Reference to the advertisement/ reliable
source of information

· Brief profile of the self highlighting the

candidate‘s unique skills and reasons for
applying

 List of enclosures attached

 FORMAT OF COVERING LETTER

Sender’s Address
Date
Receiver’s Designation & Address
Subject
Salutation
Body
Complimentary Close
RESUME/BIODATA/
CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTENT OF RESUME/BIO-DATA/CURRICULUM VITAE

· All personal details of the candidate in a logical order

· Educational qualifications should be mentioned in detail:
Exam, Name of College/Board, Year of passing/ Percentage
secured/ Specific technical qualification achieved
· Experience (if any): Organisation worked for, Duration,
Designation
· Other achievements: Such as co-curricular achievements
with specific details, additional qualifications/experiences.
· Reference of any 2 reliable and qualified individuals: Name,
Designation & Organisation working for, Contact numbers
 SAMPLE - JOB APPLICATION
You are Anil Rastogi residing at 45, Shivaji Nagar, Ujjain. You have come across an
advertisement in The Hindustan Times for recruitment of Computer Engineers by Satyam
Software, Bankim Road, Hyderabad. Apply in response to the advertisement, giving your
detailed biodata.
 
45,ShivajiNagar
Ujjain

11th April 200X

 
The Manager
Human Resource Division
Satyam Software
Bankim Road
Hyderabad
 
Sir
Subject: Application for the post of Computer Engineer
This is in response to your advertisement in The Hindustan Times dated 10 th November 200X; I
wish to present my candidature for the post of Software Engineer in your organization.
I have completed my MBA and have worked for five years with the Wipro Group. I have a work
experience of two years in developing software for my company’s international clients. I now
look for growth in larger companies. I can modestly say that I can handle tasks independently. I
am also appreciated for my communication skills.
I hope my qualification, experience and readiness for a posting outside Hyderabad, will surely
meet your requirements and I shall be given an opportunity to enrich myself further in your
organization.
My bio-data is enclosed herewith for your kind consideration.
Thanking You
Yours sincerely
 
Anil Rastogi
(applicant)
 
Enclosures
Bio-data
Attested Certificates (4)
Testimonials (2)
 BIO-DATA
• 1. NAME : ANIL RASTOGI
• 2. ADDRESS : 45, SHIVAJI NAGAR
• UJJAIN (M.P.)
•
• 3. MOBILE NO.: 09826234567
• 4. DATE OF BIRTH: 01 April 1976
• 5. MARITAL STATUS: Married (One child)
6. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION :
SERIAL NO. EXAMINATION INSTITUTE YEAR MARKS
1. CLASS XII ABC SCHOOL 1993 89%
2. B.C.A. DEF COLLEGE 1996 76%
3. M.C.A. GHH UNIVERSITY 1998 82%
4. MBA JJK UNIVERSITY 2000 78%

7. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PERIOD OF REASON FOR
SERIAL NO. POST COMPANY
SERVICE LEAVING
TRANS WORLD PVT. BETTER
1. TRAINER 1 YEAR
LTD PROSPECTS
2. JUNIOR PROGRAMMER WIPRO PRIVATE LTD 5 YEARS SAME AS ABOVE
8. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Participated in Debates and State level Basketball
Tournaments.
 
9. ACHIEVEMENTS : Head Boy of the school session -1992-1993
Most Dedicated Trainer award - 2001
10. EXPECTED SALARY : Negotiable
 
11. REFERENCES : 1. Mr. Bharat Negi
Managing Director
Trans world Pvt. Ltd
Ujjain
Ph : 2453890

2. Mr. Yash Pal Joshi

HR Manager
Wipro Pvt. Ltd
Bhopal
Ph : 4367990
 
 MARKING SCHEME
Job Application – 6 Marks
Format - 1 Mark
Content- 3 Marks
Expression - 2 Marks
(Accuracy – 1 Mark;
Coherence & relevance of
ideas – 1 Mark)
 PRACTICE QUESTION
Q1. You are Suresh/Smita. You come across the following
advertisement in a national daily. You consider yourself
suitable and eligible for the post. Write an application in
response to the advertisement.
Q2.Applications are invited for the post of a Nursery teacher
in a reputed school of Delhi. The candidate must have at least
5 years experience of teaching tiny-tots. The applicant must
have a pleasant personality. He/she should be creative and
innovative. Attractive salary. Interested candidates should
apply to The Principal, AKS International, Indrapuram, New
Delhi within 10 days with detailed resume.
THANK YOU