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APPLICATION LETTER



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Today,we will learn how to write a job application letter and I will give an example of a job advertisement 


What is APPLICATION LETTER?

An application letter is merely another name for a cover letter, the official business letter often included with a job application and/or resume and sent to a prospective employer.

Purpose of application letter

The objective of an application letter is to attract the attention of an employer. It acts as a cover letter for your resume and should provide enough personal information to convince the reader to grant you an interview. The qualifications you provide a potential employer should be included on your resume.

 Heading: 

A letter of application should begin with both you and the employer's contact information (name, address, phone number, email) followed by the date). 


The Salutation 

Dear Sir 

Dear madam 

Dear Mr. Alvin 


Body of the letter 

a. Opening paragraph Contains the applicant's intent in the form of the desired position according to the published/available vacancies 

Example : 

I am writing to apply for the..... 

I wish to apply for the position as a …. 

I am interested in applying for…. 

b. Middle paragraph Briefly describe the applicant's experience/education/skills/advantages 

c. Closing paragraph The part that contains hope to get attention Example I hope my qualifications and working experiences could be your consideration and look forward to your reply. I am very much willing to come over for a personal interview with you anytime during office hours If you need any further information, you may contact me at 047.791.2991. I look forward to hearing from you soon


Complimentary Close (Closing Greetings) 

Example: as : Best / Sincerely / Sincerely yours / Faithfully / Respectfully yours, followed by your name. Signature(Signature)


Language Feature

  • Present Tense

  • Future tense

  • Using Action Verbure


Exercise (Page 27)

Arranged the following jumbled letter into a correct order

 

5 North Street

San Francisco, CA, 94102

 

 

October 17th, 2020

 

Michael Dunn

 

 

Kate West 

Comfort Transportation Company

12 North Street

San Fransisco, CA, 94102

 

Dear Mr. West:

 

Sincerely, yours

 

I thank you very much for considering me for this post. Should you need to contact me, you can do so by emailing me at the number or 

email address in my attached resume.

I am aware of the driver position advertised in today’s local newspaper.Therefore, I would like to put forward my application for the position.

I have proper diving license and have been working as a bus driver for ten years in Miami. I am reliable and trustworthy employee and am ready to work long hours. I am punctual and capable of driving safely and carefully under my circumstances.

I am confident that i could do very well in your company as I usually did in my former employer.

 

Arranged Letter


Michael Dunn

5 North Street

San Francisco, CA, 94102

 

October 17th, 2020

 

Kate West 

Comfort Transportation Company

12 North Street

San Fransisco, CA, 94102

 

Dear Mr. West:

 

I am aware of the driver position advertised in today’s local newspaper.Therefore, I would like to put forward my application for the position.

 

I have proper diving license and have been working as a bus driver for ten years in Miami. I am reliable and trustworthy employee and am ready to work long hours. I am punctual and capable of driving safely and carefully under my circumstances.

 

I thank you very much for considering me for this post. Should you need to contact me, you can do so by emailing me at the number or email address in my attached resume.



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