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    LETTER WRITING (Job Application)

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    LETTER WRITING (Job Application)

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    The document provides guidance on writing a job application letter, including its purpose, structure, and key points to address. It discusses including biographical details and qualifications in the letter and an attached CV. A sample job application letter is given for a Sales Executive role, following the recommended three paragraph structure - introducing the applicant and role applied for, highlighting qualifications, and requesting consideration while enclosing the CV. Key elements like polite greetings, concise language, and formatting are emphasized.

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    The document provides guidance on writing a job application letter, including its purpose, structure, and key points to address. It discusses including biographical details and qualifications in the letter and an attached CV. A sample job application letter is given for a Sales Executive role, following the recommended three paragraph structure - introducing the applicant and role applied for, highlighting qualifications, and requesting consideration while enclosing the CV. Key elements like polite greetings, concise language, and formatting are emphasized.

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    LETTER WRITING (Job Application)

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    The document provides guidance on writing a job application letter, including its purpose, structure, and key points to address. It discusses including biographical details and qualifications in the letter and an attached CV. A sample job application letter is given for a Sales Executive role, following the recommended three paragraph structure - introducing the applicant and role applied for, highlighting qualifications, and requesting consideration while enclosing the CV. Key elements like polite greetings, concise language, and formatting are emphasized.

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    LETTER WRITING

    1.Formal Letter
    ● Business Letter ( Enquiry Letter, Placing the Order, Complaint Letter)
    ● Job Application
    ● Letter to the Editor
    2.Informal Letter

    JOB APPLICATION
    1. Your primary means of introducing the job seeker to the employer.
    2. Your chance to get a job.
    3. Through it the job seeker offers his/ her labour and service for a return.
    4. It acts as a personal advertisement.
    5. Elements may brighten up the chances of being selected.
    6. It is a kind of cover letter attached with an enclosure of the writer's resume or bio- data
    or curriculum vitae.

    Two Parts :
    ● Cover Letter [ appeal]
    ● Bio-data- Personal & Professional Details [ person's life, experience and achievements]
    Parameters: [ 5 Marks]
    ● Format - 1 mark
    ● Content - 2 marks
    ● Expression - 2 marks

    Points to Remember :
    ● Maintain the format
    ● Greeting to the person you are addressing the letter to must be respectful and not
    personal
    ● Divide the letter in 3 paragraphs
    ● The tone of the content of the letter should be formal.Don't use flowery language.
    ● Letter should be concise , to the point and clear.
    ● Always be respectful and considerate in your language.

    The Letter :
    Para 1 : Mention source, the day,date and the post you wish to apply for
    Para 2 : Offer your candidature by briefing your personality, intention and strength
    Para 3 : Make a reference to Bio- data and other detailed documents that you have enclosed.
    End the body of the letter on a promising note.

    Example
    Q. Job application for the post of a ' Sales Executive'.Write an application to the Manager of the company.
    18/221, Ashok Nagar Sender's address
    Delhi-13

    9th May , 2022 Date

    The Manager Receiver's name/ rank


    XYZ Group & address
    New Delhi - 31

    Subject - Application for the post of Sales Executive (Theme of letter)

    Sir/ Madam Salutation


    With reference to your advertisement / In response to your advertisement published in the ' Hindustan
    Times' dated 7th May ,2022 for the post of Sales Executive, I wish to/ would like to offer myself as a candidate
    for the same in your esteemed organization.
    I will be highly obliged if you kindly select me for the said post.I would also like to mention that I am open to
    challenges and I am a dynamic worker.My curriculum vitae is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal.
    Looking forward to a favourable response.
    OR
    I will be highly obliged if you kindly select me for the said post.Please find attached my brief resume.If I am
    considered for the above-mentioned position in your esteemed organization / firm, I would devote my best
    towards the responsibilities entrusted to me / I assure you that I shall work with utmost sincerity and
    dedication up to your satisfaction.My curriculum vitae is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal.
    Looking forward to a favourable response.

    Looking forward to a favourable response / In anticipation of a favourable response / Hoping for a


    favourable/ positive response.
    Thanking you.

    Yours sincerely / truly Complimentary Close


    ABC Signature
    ( Name in block letter)
    Encl: CV and attested copies of certificates

    Curriculum vitae
    Name :
    Father's Name :
    Date of Birth :
    Add :
    Contact : Phone / Mobile & E- mail
    Nationality :
    Educational / Academic Qualifications : Highest to lowest

    Name of Exam Board/College / University. Year. Percentage

    MBA ( Sales & XLRI, Jamshedpur


    Marketing) --------- ----------
    B.Com St.Xavier's College, Mumbai
    Senior Secondary CBSE
    Secondary CBSE

    OR
    Educational Qualifications:
    I) Passed Secondary School Examination , CBSE Board from ____ school , Delhi in ____ with
    95% aggregate

    Ii)Passed Senior Secondary School Examination, CBSE Board from_(xyz)___ School, Delhi in
    __(year)___ with 90% aggregate

    Iii) Graduated in Commerce, B.Com ( Hons.) from St.Xavier's College, Mumbai in ____with 85%
    aggregate.

    IV) Completed MBA from XLRI ,Jamshedpur in ____ with 90% aggregate.

    Work/ Professional Experience :Where, what work( name of the work),duration


    I) Worked in XYZ Publishing Co. as a Sales Assistant for 2 years.
    Ii) Presently working in Pantaloons as Sales Executive for the last 2 years.

    Other Interest/ Strength: Good time management,positive team spirit and leadership, excellent
    communication skill

    Hobbies : Reading ,trekking, gardening


    Languages Known : Hindi, Bengali,English

    References : ( Previous Boss/ Prof./ HOD)- Name , Designation, Address & Contact No.
    1. Rajkumar Srivastava- Proff. at XLRI, Jamshedpur.( 98………)

    2. Mr. R.M.Shastry - GM , XYZ Published Co., Delhi.( 98………)

    Other possible posts for Job Application

    Post of …...

    1. Teacher :
    2. Marketing Manager:
    3. Chartered Accountant:
    4. Chief Chef:
    5. Lawyer:
    6. Doctor:
    7. Radio Jockey:
    8. Lecturer / Professor:
    9. Architect:
    10. Software Engineer:
    11. Receptionist/ PA
    12. Coach
    13. School Counselor
    Sample Answer

    18/221, Ashok Nagar Sender's address


    Delhi-13

    20th May , 2022

    The Manager/ Secretary


    XYZ International School
    Vasant Vihar
    New Delhi - 31

    Subject - Application for the post of Counsellor

    Sir/ Madam

    With reference to your advertisement / In response to your advertisement published in the '
    Hindustan Times' dated 19th May ,2022 for the post of Counsellor I would like to offer myself as a
    candidate for the same in your esteemed institute.

    I will be highly obliged if you kindly select me for the said post.I would also like to mention that I am
    open to challenges and I am a dynamic worker.If I am considered for the above-mentioned position
    in your esteemed institute, I would devote my best towards the responsibilities entrusted to me.
    My curriculum vitae is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal.

    Looking forward to a favourable response.


    Thanking you.

    Yours sincerely / truly


    ABC ( Signature)

    ( Name in block letter)


    Encl: CV and attested copies of certificates

    Curriculum vitae
    Name :
    Father's Name :
    Date of Birth :
    Add :
    Contact : Phone / Mobile & E- mail
    Nationality :
    Educational / Academic Qualifications : Highest to lowest

    Name of Exam Board/College / Year of Passing Percentage


    University

    M.A./ Bangalore 2016 ------


    M.SC(Psychology) University

    B.A / B.Sc Indian Institute of 2014 ------


    (Psychology) Psychology,
    Bengaluru

    Senior Secondary CBSE 2011 -------

    Secondary CBSE 2009 -------

    Work/ Professional Experience:


    1. Worked at XYZ Youth Club as Youth Counsellor for 1 year.
    2. Presently working at XYZ International School as Senior Counsellor for the last 5 years.

    Other Interest/ Strength: strong communication skill, caring, empathetic and non- judgemental, patient.

    Hobbies : Reading ,trekking, gardening


    Languages Known : Hindi, Bengali,English

    References : ( Previous Boss/ Prof./ HOD)- Name , Designation, Address & Contact No.
    1. Rajkumar Srivastava- Proff. at Indian Institute of Psychology, Bangaluru,( 98………)

    2. Mr. R.M.Shastry - Secretary , XYZ Youth Club., Delhi.(98………)

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