Application
letter
What is application
letter?
An application letter, also known as a cover
letter, is a document sent to a potential employer
to express interest in a job position, highlighting
relevant skills and experiences to convince them
that you are the best fit for the role, essentially
aiming to secure an interview opportunity by
making a positive first impression.
Types of Application
Letter
•College Admission Letter
- is also known as the "letter
of intent". It is a brief discussion of
your intention to be admitted in a
specific course in college.
•Employment Application Letter
- is widely known as a "cover letter".
It is used to introduce yourself to a
prospective employer. You write this to
demonstrate your interest in the company,
sell your services and qualifications in
written form, and show that you are fit for
a job position. It is usually submitted with a
resume.
Three Application
Letter Formats
The format of the work application letter, as
well as the content and tone, is determined by
the applicant's preferences. There are three
main formats for a job application letter or
cover letter: full block, modified block, and
semi-block. The substance of a cover letter is
uniform, but the format and placement of each
element may differ.
Three Application
Letter Formats
1. Full Block Format
2. Modified Block Format
3. Semi-Block Format
1. Full Block Format
The most typical format for composing
a cover letter is this one. All components
are justified to the left in this style.
2. Modified Block Format
- is another popular format. The applicant's
address, date, complementary closing,
signature, and sender's identification are all
transferred to the right side in a modified
block format. The first sentence in the body,
as well as the first sentence in each
paragraph, is not indented.
3. Semi-Block Format
- it is the least popular format. It is
nearly identical to the modified block
format with the exception that each
paragraphs's opening sentence is
indented.
5 ELEMENTS of an
APPLICATION LETTER
1. The Header Section includes the:
- Full name
- Location
- Phone Number
-Date
- Company Name
2. Salutation and Greeting
-Greet the hiring manager by their last
name, honorifics or job title.
- Dear Madam
- Dear Mr. Smith
- Dear Hiring Manager
Don't address the reader through the
infamous phrase, "To whom it may
concern" it's impersonal and suggests that
you didn't do your research.
[Link] Paragraph
This covers two things:
The job josition you are applying for and
an introduction to your professional
background
4. Main Body
The main body is made up of 1-3 Jaragraphs. Each
paragraph of the main body focuses on a few of the
following:
• Achievements
• Relevant Experience
•Hard skills also known as technical skills
• Soft skills
- This takes up most space in your cover letter. The
purpose here is to prove you're a strong candidate by
showcasing your work history align with the job
responsibilities.
• First paragraph: work history and
technical skills
• Second paragraph: academic background
and qualification
• Third paragraph: personality traits and
communication skills
5. Closing Paragraph and Sign off
The closing paragraph is where you sum up your
application, drop a call to action, and include a professional
sign off.
Example:
I believe my strong education and employment
experience make me an ideal candidate for this position. I
look forward to discussing this position furter.
Sincerely,
Charles Bloomberg
Tips in Writing
Application Letter
Check for spelling and grammar erors, as well as the use
of slang or informal language. To be deemed a decent
work application letter, it should be writen in a
professional manner.
Keep the letter to one page maximum. The employer or
HR representative will not have time to read a letter that
is longer than this.
It is recommended that the letter be computerized so that
can be read easily and that it be printed on high-quality
paper.
Tips in Writing
Application Letter
The cover letter should not restate information
from the résumé.
After Submitting the cover letter, the applicant
should not presume he has been hired.
The employment application letter, not the
curiculum vitae, is attached to the resume.
Curriculum Vitae are submitted for academic
reasons only, not for the purpose of applying for
jobs.
Thank You