Job Application
Covering letter -Format
Sender’s Address
Date
Receiver’s Address
Salutation
Subject: Application for the post of __________.
Body of the letter
I Paragraph- Begin the body of the letter by mentioning the source from where you got to
know about the job) of information about the job (e.g., newspaper) along with the day, date
and advertisement number. Also mention the post you wish to apply for.
II Paragraph- Here, you are supposed to offer your candidature by briefing about your
qualifications, achievements, previous experiences and your strengths. In other words, this
paragraph should be an answer to the question: ‘How are you the perfect candidate for the
job?’ Remember, mention only those details which you are not going to give in your
resume.
III Paragraph- In this part of the body, you are supposed to make a reference to the
photograph (passport-sized), curriculum vitae and other detailed documents that you have
enclosed. You can also appeal for a one-on-one interview.
End the body on a promising note, e.g., Looking forward to your positive response.
Subscription- (Yours Sincerely/ Yours truly)
Name
(Designation)
Enclosures: 1. Resume 2. Copy of testimonials (educational documents and experience
letters)
Format of Resume
Resume
Personal Details
Name :
Father’s Name :
Mother’s Name:
Address :
D.O.B :
Gender:
Marital Status:
Languages Known: (Depends on question)
Experience: Should be from Latest to Old
• Company’s name, designation and duration
Qualifications- (should be highest to lowest, latest to old.)
Professional
[Link] Name of the Name of the Year of Subjects % or
Course/degree University/Organisation Passing Division
1.
2.
Academic:
[Link] Name of the Name of the Year of Subjects % or
Course/degree University/Organisation Passing Division
1.
2.
Current CTC:
Expected Salary: Best in industry, as per norms, as per 7th pay commission
Hobbies:
References :
1. Name :
Designation :
Institution :
Contact details
2. Name :
Designation :
Institution :
Contact details:
SAMPLE QUESTION
You are Roger. You have recently read an advertisement for the post of a sales executive in
Meera and Co., Field Ganj, Ludhiana. Write an application for this job giving your bio data
as well.
Ans.
30 Canal Apartment
Lajpat Nagar
New Delhi
10 May 2023
The Manager
Meera and Co.
Field Ganj
Ludhiana
Subject – Application for the position of Sales Executive
Sir/Ma’am
This is with reference to the advertisement published in the esteemed daily, The Times of
India, on May o9, 2023 related to the post of sales executive and I would like to apply for the
same.
I would like to bring into notice that I possess all the aforementioned qualities required for
the job. Besides skill and experience in sale and purchase I am well versed with computer
programming and French language. For three consecutive years (2020-2022) I had been
felicitated with award of best sales executive of my company.
I am enclosing a copy of my resume for your perusal and kind consideration. I believe that
my strong technical skills and experience make me a very competitive candidate for this
position. I am available for the interview on any day of your convenience. If given a chance
to serve you, I assure you that I shall work with utmost sincerity and dedication up to your
satisfaction.
Looking forward to working for Meera and Co.
Yours truly
Roger Whitfield
Encl.:
1. i) Bio-data
2. Testimonials
Resume
NAME- Roger Whitfield
FATHER’s NAME- Andrew Whitfield
DATE OF BIRTH- 23 April, 1995
ADDRESS- 30 Canal Apartment, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
PHONE- 98100XXXXX
E-MAIL-roger23@[Link]
MARITAL STATUS- Unmarried
AGE- 27 years
NATIONALITY- Indian
EXPERIENCE-
• 4 years ( from November 2000 till date) of experience as a sales executive in
ABC Enterprises.
QUALIFICATIONS-
Professional
[Link] Name of the Name of the Year of Subjects % or
Course/degree University/Organisation Passing Division
1. Diploma in Institute of marketing, 1998 Sale, I
marketing Pune purchase division
management and
marketing
management
Academic Qualification
[Link] Name of the Name of the Year of Subjects % or
Course/degree University/Organisation Passing Division
1. [Link] Pune University 1996 Commerce, I
[Link],
Economics
2. [Link] Pune University 1994 Accountancy, I
[Link],
Economics
3. XII DAV Public School, 1991 Accountancy, I
Pune [Link],
Economics,
English, PHE
HOBBIES- Reading, traveling, and net-surfing
STRENGTHS- Proficiency in English, Communication, ICT skills
EXPERIENCE- 4 years of experience as a sales executive in ABC Enterprises.
REFERENCES-
1. i) Mr. Vijay Kumar
CEO, ABC Enterprises, Delhi
hone:7865432114
Practice Question
You are Damanjit Singh, a fresh graduate of film-making (BFA), from JTTI, Chandigarh. You
saw the given advertisement in the newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised.
Write a letter to Mili Johar Arts, along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the
advertised post. (Source: [Link] SAMPLE PAPERS 2023-24)