PURPOSEFUL WRITING

FOR CORRESPONDENCE
A.Resume
It is a document created and used by a
person to present their background, skills, and
accomplishments. Résumés can be used for a
variety of reasons, but most often they are used
to secure new employment.
A.Resume
A typical résumé contains a "summary" of relevant
job experience and education.
The résumé is usually one of the first items, along with
a cover letter and sometimes an application for
employment, which a potential employer sees regarding the
job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often
followed by an interview.
 How can I make my resume?
Step-by-Step Résumé Breakdown
• 1.Decide Which Type of Résumé You Want. ...
• 2.Create a Header. ...
• 3.Write a Summary. ...
• 4.List Your Experiences or Skills. ...
• 5.List Your Activities. ...
• 6.List Your Education. ...
• 7.List Any Awards You've Won and When You Won Them. ...
• 8.List Your Personal Interests.
Generally it's always good to present the information on
your resume in this order:
• Contact details.
• Opening statement.
• List of key skills.
• List of technical/software skills.
• Personal attributes/career overview.
• Educational qualifications.
• Employment history/volunteering/work placements.
• References
B.Application for College Admission

• It is the process by which individuals apply to

gain entry into a college or university.
• There is a cutthroat competition in each field
for students nowadays. Therefore, it is
important to write the perfect application letter
for getting admission in a college.
There is no specific approach to write a perfect letter
but some of the following tips can be helpful:
Find Information About the College

Before applying to a certain college it is important to do a

thorough research about them. Find each and every
possible detail before submitting a letter to this particular
college. It is important to emphasize in the letter that the
student applying is a perfect fit for that college.
There is no specific approach to write a perfect letter
but some of the following tips can be helpful:
Provide Best Reasons

In order to get admission in the college, it is important to

provide the best reasons in the letter for the admission.\ It is
advisable to avoid unrealistic sentences and rather
compose it in a form that includes all the relevant reasons
for getting information in that specific college. After all, a
student applying to a college has a solid reason to choose
that particular college over many others.
 There is no specific approach to write a perfect letter but some of the
following tips can be helpful:
Competitive Edge
If the college in which a student applying for is famous for
extracurricular activities like a sports team or a drama club, then
the student should mention these skills in the application letter
provided that he or she actually possess those skills.
Mentioning the specific skills in the application letter are likely to
give the student a competitive edge over the other competitors.
It is very important for the student to showcase his or her skills
in the most efficient manner and use the marketing tactics to get
the admission.
 There is no specific approach to write a perfect letter but some of the
following tips can be helpful:
Being Unique Counts

A student who is able to present himself or herself as the most

unique student having something different to offer to the
campus has better chances of admission in the college. It is
important to present that unique set of skills in a manner that
the college can offer admission to that specific student.
 There is no specific approach to write a perfect letter but some of the
following tips can be helpful:
Proofread

It is important to proofread the letter and admission application

form before submitting it, Full of spelling mistakes and
grammatical errors are likely to give a negative impression on
behalf of the student. The spelling errors while writing a letter
are quite common but it is very important to omit all these errors
before making a final submission for the college admissions.
C.Application for Employment

• An application for employment is a standard

business document that is prepared with
questions deemed relevant by employers. It is
used to determine the best candidate to fill a
specific role within the company.
Standardization and regulation

• The employment application is not a

standardized form, so every company may
create its own as long as regulations set by
the government are adhered to.
Document elements

At a minimum, applications usually ask the applicant for

their name, phone number, and address. In addition,
applications may also ask for previous employment
information, educational background, emergency contacts,
and references, as well as any special skills the applicant
might have.
The three categories of information that application fields are
very useful for discovering are physical characteristics,
experience, and environmental factors
Physical characteristics

If the company has a bona fide occupational qualification

(BFOQ) to ask regarding a physical condition, they may ask
questions about it.
For example:
The job requires a lot of physical labor. Do you have any
physical problems that may interfere with this job?
Experience
Experience requirements can be separated into two groups on an
application: work experience and educational background.
• Educational background is important because it allows a
potential employer to evaluate an applicants' performance in
school as well as make determinations as to personality and
intelligence.
• Work experience is important because it will inform a potential
employer if the applicant meets their specific needs.
Companies are usually interested when applicants were
unemployed, when/why the applicant left their previous job and
their highest position at their previous job.
Socio-environmental qualifications

Companies may be interested in the applicant's social

environment because it can inform them of their personality,
interests, and qualities.
For example,
if they are extremely active within an organization, that may
demonstrate their ability to communicate well with others.
Being in management may demonstrate their leadership
ability as well as their determination.