APPLICATION

LETTER
Unit 2: Co m m un icati o n fo r Em p loy m e nt
 APPLICATION LETTER

• also know n as a cover lett er

• It is a job applic ati on

doc ument sent w it h resu me
 APPLICATION LETTER
• It ser ves as a way to
sum mar ize your
qualifi c ati o ns, st ate your
i nt erest in a po siti on, and
st an d o ut fro m other
appli c ants.
• It i s speci fi c t o each
o ppor tunity yo u are
purs uing.
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

BASIC Name of Addressee

Title
Organization Name

PARTS OF
Address
City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

LETTER
Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

May 5, 2023

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name
Address

1
Dateline
City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name
Address

Inside 2address City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name
Address

3
Salutation
City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name
Address

Body of4the letter

City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name
Address

5
complimentary close
City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
 Your address
City, State, Zipcode

Today's Date

Name of Addressee
Title
Organization Name

longhand signature and

Address

6 City, State, Zipcode

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr. Smith:

printed name

Scincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
Enclosure resume
20, Evangelista Street
Leonila Hill, Baguio City
June 28, 2018

Gilbert Reyes
Director
Ab Investment
17, Upper Session Road
Baguio City, 2600

Dear Sir,

I am Writing to apply for the position of financial associate recently advertised at

Enigma Courier dated June 25, 2018

My experience as inventory clerk and office clerk trainee molded my intrapersonal

and management skills. With the developed and acquired skills, I believed that I can
be of great help to the company. I enclosed my resume, which provides detailed
information about my qualifications.

I will be more than willing to share my ideas with the opportunity to be interviewed.
You can contact me at my mobile number or email address.

Thank you very much and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can further
discuss my application.

Respectfully yours,

Franchesca U. Morales.
 Street address
City, zipcode, 20, Evangelista Street
Leonila Hill, Baguio City
date
June 28, 2018

Recipient’s name and title, Gilbert Reyes

organization, address Director
Ab Investment
17, Upper Session Road
Baguio City, 2600

Salutation, with a colon

Dear Sir,

Position identified
I am Writing to apply for the position of financial associate recently advertised at
Enigma Courier dated June 25, 2018

My experience as inventory clerk and office clerk trainee molded my intrapersonal

Match between experience and and management skills. With the developed and acquired skills, I believed that I can
job description be of great help to the company. I enclosed my resume, which provides detailed
information about my qualifications.

I will be more than willing to share my ideas with the opportunity to be interviewed.
Availability You can contact me at my mobile number or email address.

Thank you very much and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can further
discuss my application.
Gratitude

Respectfully yours,
Closing

3-4 lines space for signature

Franchesca U. Morales.
Sender’s name, typed
 STRUCTURING YOUR
APPLICATION LETTER

PARAGR APH 1: PARAGRAPH 2 & 3: PAR AGRAPH 4 :

Ca pture Create C a l l for

Att enti on Desire Ac t i on
 Paragraph 1:
1 Indicat e t he posi ti on you are appl ying for
and how you le arne d of the vacancy

2 Out line t he specifi c rea sons why you are

id eal for t he p ositi on.

3 Sell yourself i n pa ragra ph 1 .

Do not wait unti l the second para gra ph
to arti cul at e why you are well qual ifi ed
for the posi ti on.
 Paragraph 2 :
1 Indicat e t he positi on you are ap ply ing for
a nd how you learned of t he vacancy.

2 It is im port ant t hat you te ll the e mployer

that you have a skill a nd al so show the m how
this s ki ll is refl ected in your exp eriences .

3 Refer t o your re sume, but do not simply list

the cont ent s of it

4 Empha si ze how your variet y of ex periences

a re connec t ed t o the positi on and will
be nefi t t he company.
 Paragraph 3:
1 Use a few lines to express your strong
interest in the positi on and your desire
to discuss you r applicati on fu rther in an
interview.

2 Gi ve a brief su mma ry of the key points in

the lett er.
COVER LETTER QUICK TIPS

Ta rge t yo ur m es sa ge

B e pu rpos efu l

Do NOT m a ss pr odu ce .

Se nd y our l et t e r to a sp ec if ic
i nd i v i d ual
01 Mac Arthur Highway
Binalonan, Pangasinan
6/28/2018

The Director,
AB Investment
17 Harrison Road, Baguio City

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am applying for the position of Sales Executive which you advertised in Philippine Star dated 25th June,
2018. I would love to apply the experiences I've gained from being a sales manager in WHO Enterprise
which produces excellent clothing lines.

I graduated recently in XYZ school with a diploma in Entrepreneurship. During my fourth year, I Worked
with PAL as a sales representative for four months, and in those months I learnt valuable lessons and
acquired skills for marketing strategies that are essential in your company, which I know it will break your
record.

I have good communication skills since I was often given opportunities to deliver speeches way back in
college and school events and occasions. I know with these skills, I would be an asset to your company.

I am a sociable person, you know. That is why I have a good number of friends. This is an advantage to
make your sales successful. I attached my resume.

I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as you call me for an interview.

Yours faithfully.

George T. Gonzales
 Adaptation for specific company

• Is the letter addressed to specific person (either

the person specified in the ad the person with
the power to create a job for you!
• Does the letter show your knowledge of the
company and the position?
• Does the letter specify the position you are
looking for?
 Organization
• If you know the company is hiring, does the
paragraph indicate that you are applying for the
job and list your major qualification(s)?
• If, as far as you know, the company is not hiring,
does the first paragraph catch the reader's
interest and create a bridge to talking about
yourself?
• Does the last paragraph ask for an interview?
 Specific Supporting Details

• Do details show that you have the basic

qualifications specified in the ad?
• Do details show that you can go beyond the
basics to contribute to the company?
• Do details separate you from other applicants?
 Style and Mechanics

• Is the writing smooth, tight, and forceful?

• Does the text avoid using I at the beginning of
every paragraph?
• Does the text use you attitude and positive
emphasis
• Is the letter free from typos and other errors
 Format and Visual Impact

• Does the letter use a standard letter for

• Is the page visually attractive, with a
good mix of paragraph length