What is your idea about an

application letter?
•A letter of application can also be
considered as a cover letter because it
introduces and emphasizes special points
of the resume and shows how a particular
skill or qualification is suited to a
particular job.
•It has the main job of introducing the resume
which in turn introduces a person to a
prospective employer for a possible interview and
eventually helping him to find a job.
•It has the mission to sell the services,
qualifications, character and personality of the
applicant.
.

•It also serves as a referral record of the

employer for the future reference.

•It should never be treated as an autobiography.

Sections of an Application

1. First Section – Attracting

Attention or Letter Establishing
Contact
2. Second Section – Creating
Interest or Desire
3. Third Section – Convincing the
Reader
4. Fourth Section – Stimulating
Action
First Section – Attracting Attention or
Letter Establishing Contact
•Tell how you have known of the
opening and the type of position you
are applying for.

•You can also illustrate here your

knowledge of the company and its
goals as well as your strong
qualification/s in connection to the
requirements to benefit the
prospective employer.
First Section – Attracting Attention or
Letter Establishing Contact

Ex.
In response to your advertisement
which was posted on The Manila
Bulletin on Sunday, January 18, 2018, I
want to apply to a teaching position in
the reputable veterinary and
agricultural educational institution in
the Northern Manila, the De La Salle
Araneta University.
Second Section – Creating Interest or Desire

•Mention your qualifications in relation to the job you

are applying for. These include your educational
qualifications and work experiences if you have.
•Emphasize the positive side of your
personality.

•You may also include an analysis of the

agency or the particular requirement of
the position which you posses
Ex:
I am 23 years old, single, a licensed
professional teacher and a graduate of Bachelor
of Arts, major in English at the at the
Polytechnic university of the Philippines major
in English . Now, I am enrolled in the Masters of
Arts in education in English Language Studies at
the Graduate School of the Naga College
Foundation.
Third Section – Convincing the Reader

•Discuss your work history, work related

recognitions and academic awards if possible.
 I worked in Quantrics Enterprises, as a Trainer, technical Support
Agent and Sales representative for almost 2 years. I also worked in
some call centers for education here in Bicol and now I am an
Instructor at the Literature Department of CBSUA SIPOCOT.

During my years in the BPO and Education industry, I was

engaged in the operation of curriculum development and course
outline, along with aiding customers in their technical concerns
such as server errors, internet loss, and communication
discrepancies,. I am also well-versed when it comes to product
advertisements as I was able to work as a sales personnel of
telecommunication products. Now, I am practicing my skills as an
instructor / teacher in the College Department of CBSUA. I spent
my first years in teaching as a Volunteer teacher in English in the
High School Division of the Basic Education Department.
Fourth Section – Stimulating Action

•Request for an interview.

•Mention how you would be contacted by

the addressee. State your phone number
or your e-mail address.

•You can also mention your intention to

follow up with a phone call.

•Do not forget to thank the addressee.

Fourth Section – Stimulating Action
Ex:
Should you consider this letter, I
am very much willing to be
interviewed by you at your most
convenient time. You may contact
me at my mobile number,
09082404123 or you may notify me
through my email
ramilpellogo@gmail.com.

Thank you very much.

 Classification of Application Letter

1.Solicited Application Letter

A solicited application letter is written in response

to an advertisement. The following should be
remembered in writing this kind of application letter:

•Write immediately the letter not sacrificing the

content. Immediacy here is the name of the game.

•Be unique and innovative. Catch the attention of the

prospective employer by making your letter unique.
•Be sure that you meet all the requirements
mentioned in the advertisement.

•Follow strictly where and to whom to address

the letter and what to include as supporting
documents.
 1.Unsolicited Application Letter

Also called prospecting or cold application,

this is written either in the belief that there is an
opening in an agency or in response to what
he/she has heard that that particular agency has
a vacancy. In mentioning the sources of the
vacant position, one should consider the
credibility of the person who relayed the
information.
 1.Unsolicited Application Letter

Dr. Rosario T. Chu, the dean of the College of

Arts, Sciences and Technology encouraged me to
apply to a post in teaching in the SHS of your
esteemed institution, the De La Salle Araneta
University.
Tips in Writing Application Letter

1.Make your introductory paragraph unique. Avoid

trite opening such as:

I wish to apply for the _________

Please consider me an applicant __________
I am applying for the position of __________
I am writing because __________
2. Your letter of application should be as
personalized as can be. Do not copy from books
because as much as possible your letter should
reflect your character.

3. In citing your character references, be sure that

you have informed them that you included their
names in your RESUME.
4. Avoid participial endings for they connote
fragment sentences. These include:

Believing that …
Hoping for your consideration …

5. Avoid having error including typographical

errors.

6. Use one sheet only.

7. Do not leave the inside address without the
specific name of the person in charge of hiring. Do
all what you can to get the name of the person
concerned.

8. Be sure that you properly spelled the name/s of

the employer/s.

9. Salary should not be mentioned unless requested

by the advertisement/employer. However, when it
is mentioned, it should be done in such a way that
you neither overvalue nor undervalue your services.
10. Do not be assertive of reliability, capacity for hard
work or intelligence. This kind of self-appraisal is
usually best understated. Your letter and resume can
say more about you than you can gracefully say about
yourself.

11. Do not photocopy your application letter. Impress

your prospective employer by making them believe
that your really exerted effort in its production, thus
showing your interest to join the company.