Application Letter (1)

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💙💜Application Letter

 ■ A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience to an employer. The letter of application is intended to provide detailed information on why you are are a qualified candidate for the job.

■ Application Letter is a letter written for a variety of purposes in our day to day activities which can be domestic or professional. It is a liability conferred upon the sender by an authority. In such a liability the sender is expected to explain, inform/pre-inform the authoritative receiver about particular ongoing/upcoming activities, events, process or procedures. It is also a written request when written for assistance, admission, employment, favour, information, permission, service etc. A letter of application is also an accompanying document as and when required. When it does so it is known as Cover Letter. An application letter is largely a formal type of letter as it follows a predefined format which is applicable to most type of application letters.

💗💗Types of Application Letters

• Application letter for teachers

• Application letter resume

• Bursary application letter / application for grant

• Business application letter

• Internship application letter / application letter for internship

• Job application letter / application letter for job

• Leave application letter

• Loan application letter

• School application letter

• Scholarship application letter / application letter for scholarship

• Visa application letter

❣❣The purpose of job application letters

● The application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, what makes you a strong candidate, why they should select you for an interview, and how you will follow up.

1. To express the interest in attending or receiving a position

2. To say the intent to apply for a certain job or a position

💌💝The social function of application letters

1. To make the employer interested and call the writer for an interview

2. To apply a job to a person or a company

🎉💘💘What to Include in Your Letter ?

As with all cover letters, a job application letter is divided into sections:

• The heading, which includes your name and contact information. 

• A greeting, addressed to a specific person, if possible.

• The introduction, which should include why the applicant is writing. 

• The body, which discusses your relevant qualifications. 

• The close, which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow up details.

• Your signature to end the letter.

💖❣💗PARTS of a job application letter

There are generally 3 parts to a job application letter. Here's the explanation:

application letter. Here's the explanation:

■ Salutation (opening)

Salutation is the opening section that contains to whom the letter is addressed. The format is,

-Dear sir/madam (when you don't know the name and gender of the recipient)

-Dear Mr./ Mrs./ Ms. Last name (when name and gender are known)

■ Body of Paragraph (content)

This section contains the gist of the letter. This is also where the last education or work experience is listed and where the job vacancies are found. Complete CV and portfolio included in the envelope can also be included.

■ Closing (cover)

Closing is the closing part that marks the end of the application letter.

The parts of the letter are more detailed, namely:

■ Cover letter header

This section usually contains the sender's name, city, country, phone number, email, recipient name, company name and address.

Example:

Deni Marko

Bon, South Sulawesi, Indonesia | 08672937xxx | necerzbone@gmail.com

Grand Duke

PT. New English Course

Jl. Musi River

■ Date Line

This section contains the date the letter was written. Usually placed above the header or below the header. Use of date is mandatory. Some include the date and some don't.

■ Greetings

The greeting that is often used is "dear". In writing, the author should include the last name of the recipient and put a comma. Example:

Dear Mr. Marko,

Or it can be replaced with Dear Sir, (for men) and Dear Madam, (for women) or you can also write Dear Madam or Sir, (if you don't know the gender)

● Paragraph 1

This paragraph contains personal information as well as the position/position chosen.

● Paragraph 2

In the second paragraph the author lists his personal skills and achievements to ensure that the author is suitable for the position.

● Paragraph 3

In this section, the writer reassures the recipients that the writer has the appropriate qualifications for the chosen position and hopes to be called for an interview.

● Closing and signature

Include closing greetings (accompanied by a comma), signature and full name. Examples of closing greetings: sincerely, regards, your faithfully, etc.

Note: when writing a cover letter, avoid making abbreviations or using non-formal sentences such as I'm, I'll, I can't, etc. It is best to use polite and non-offensive language.

💙🎉💞Example

Lee Jimenez

483 Apple Street

New York, NY 10001

(212) 555-8965

Lee.jones@email.com

September 15, 2019

Sarah Jenkins

Recruiter

Rogers Consulting

901 Main Street

New York, NY 10001

Dear Ms. Jenkins,

I am reaching out to you regarding the posting for the human resources consultant position I found on Indeed.com. I have a great interest in this position and would appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.

In my previous experience, I worked in human resources departments to provide support across several different industries. I have worked in my current role as a human resources generalist for the past four years. Prior to this job, I worked as a human resources assistant for two years, which shows my ability to advance in my career.

I have a strong passion for helping others, which is why I have found such fulfillment in human resources, providing support to my fellow employees and assisting them in ways that benefit them both personally and professionally. I also enjoy looking for solutions to common HR problems, which I feel would be a great asset in the position with your company. Since this consultant position works directly with multiple clients, assisting them in their human resources needs, I believe my innovative nature and strong skill set will help me succeed.

I have strong communication skills, which are vital to success in the HR field. I also have a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Arizona State University. Throughout my education, I worked with skilled human resources professionals who have shared their insights and experience with me. Some of my strongest skills include my ability to increase employee retention through the improvement of company culture and to develop training and education programs to ensure all employees have access to the information they need to succeed and comply with legal requirements.

I appreciate your time in reviewing this letter and hope to hear from you in regard to the next steps in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Lee Jimenez

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