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    APPLICATION LETTER

    Definition of application letter

    A letter contains detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for.

    Effective application letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and

    identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

    Your application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, why the

    employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

    Social function of application letter

    The Social function of application letter is to apply for a particular position offered by a company

    or an organization

    Points in writing Application letter

    No Parts of the Application Letter


    1 Your address
    2 The date the letter was written The date the letter was written
    3 Salutation
    4 The address of the company you are writing to. Use complete title and
    address; don’t abbreviate.
    5 Always make an effort to write directly to the person in charge of hiring
    6 Opening paragraph – Use this paragraph to specify which job you are
    applying for, or, if you are writing to inquire whether a job position is open,
    question the availability of an opening.
    7 Middle paragraph(s)/body- This section should be used to highlight your
    work experience which most closely matches the desired job requirements
    presented in the job opening advertisement. Do not simply restate what is
    contained in your resume, but give strong reasons why you are suited to the
    position.
    8 Closing paragraph Use the closing paragraph to ensure action on the part of
    the reader. One possibility is to ask for an interview appointment time.
    Make it easy for the personnel department to contact you by providing your
    telephone number and email address.
    9 Always sign the application letter. (“enclosure” indicates that you are
    enclosing your resume.)
    Example:

    Job Vacancy

    Apllication Letter

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