Application letter part 4

 Application letter

What's Job Application Letter?

Also known as a cover letter, an application letter is a summary of your strongest and most relevant skills and abilities that will be expanded in your resume or selection criteria. It introduces you to potential employers and highlights your suitability for the position you are applying for.

What is Social Function of Job 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 a qualified candidate for the job. To apply a job or to attract the attention of an employer

The Structure of a Cover Letter

A cover letter is comprised of several sections: your contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, an appropriate closing, and a signature..

Application Letter Sample

1. Cover Letter Header

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

2. 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.

3. 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. 

4. Paragraph One

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

5. Paragraph Two

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

6. Paragraph Three

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.

7. 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.

Social function 

Forms have a social function. Quoted from Smartdraw, forms, especially application forms, are used to collect relevant and required information from applicants. So, the form is very useful if we register or open an account or the like that requires our personal data. If you don't fill out the form, your company or organization will not be able to process your request or application.

Structur of Application letter

1. Return Address

Name, address of the Applicant: (St, for Street, Rd  for Road, Sq for Square, Pl for Place, Ave for Avenue)  

2. Letter Head/Heading

Place and Date (where and when it is written)

3. Inside Address

Name, Company and Job title (If any), Address, and postal code of the recipient

4. Greeting / Salutation

Dear Mr.Smith / Dear Human Resource Manager/ Dear Sir / Madam  (Unknown name)

5. Introduction / Opening

Your Purpose, Position to apply, Source of the Information, your Interest.

6. Body / Content of the Letter

Experience. Qualification, Personality, Appreciation.

7. Closing

Expectation for being called, contact number / email.

8. Complimentary Close and Signature

Short polite closing, ends with a comma.  Eg: Sincerelly yours, yours faithfully, yours truly.  

Language Features 

1. use the present tense

2. use the verbs to indicate actions and feelings

3. use the future tense for suggesting solutions to problems the job

What is a CV?

In its full form, CV stands for Curriculum Vitae (latin for: course of life). In the US, Canada, and Australia, a CV is a document you use for academic purposes. The US academic CV outlines every detail of your scholarly career. In other countries, CV is an equivalent of an American resume. You use it when you apply for jobs.
 
Because this document is named differently across different countries, a lot of folks keep asking. A CV is not a cover letter. A curriculum vitae is a detailed list of specifications, while a cover letter is a full-blown marketing campaign.

Job Application Letter Tips

1. Emphasize your skills and abilities

An application letter is your opportunity to sell yourself as an excellent candidate for the open position. Include specific examples of situations in which you applied your experience, abilities and skills to benefit the organization. It is also helpful to include data that supports your claims.

2. Stay concise

Although it may be tempting to include a lot of detailed information about yourself, it is important to be concise. If a hiring manager receives a letter that is multiple pages, they may not take the time to read it. A brief letter is more manageable and appealing.

3. Proofread the letter

Since this letter is serving as your first impression, you want to make sure It is as positive as possible. Make sure your letter does not have any grammatical or spelling errors to avoid a potentially negative first impression.

4. Review the job listing keywords

Most job postings will include certain skills and abilities that the hiring manager and supervisor want applicants to possess. Including these keywords in your application letter helps to show the person reviewing it you would be a good fit in that specific role.

5. Send a letter for every position to which you apply

Unless a job posting specifically states not to send an application letter, it is smart to send one for each job to which you apply. This letter offers the opportunity for a potential employer to learn more about you and gives you the chance to set yourself apart from other applicants.

Exercise and answer Material    : 

1. Read the text below 

Dear Sir

With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing Senior Assistant post.

My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home appliances. I also have experiences in other electroic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and rencent photograph.

Yours faithfully,

Harry Clarks

from the text above, what type of text is it?

a. recount text.

b. Narrative text.

c description text.

d. application letter

2. Why does the sender write the letter?

a. To apply for a certain position.

b. To provide inputs for the company.

c. To give information about his speciality.

d. To convince the readers about his experience.

3. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?

a. Wait for the response of the recipient.

b. Call the recipient for the confirmation.

c. Work as a marketing specialist.

d. Complete his firs degree

4. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..”  The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…

a. Hedge.

b. Attach.

c. Confine.

d. Encircle

5. Who send a letter? 

a. Jack Will

b. Marry Mccartney

c. Harry Clarcks 

d. John