Application

Letter

Do you want to have a good job right

after graduation?
How can an application letter help you
get your dream job?

Ponder on These
What is the objective of a letter of
application?
How do you classify letters of application?
Whats the difference between solicited and
unsolicited application letter?

How should educational qualification be

discussed? Experiences? Personal qualities?
What are the effective ways of beginning
and ending a letter of application?

Remember These
A letter of application is like a sales letter.
What you are going to sell to your
prospective employer is yourself

It has two Objectives

Immediate

objective
Ultimate objective

Application Letters
Solicited Letters
Unsolicited Letters
Blind Advertisement Letters

SOLICITED

LETTERS
are those written in response to
advertisements.
UNSOLICITED

are those based on some clues on job openings

from other people or based on the writers belief
of a possible opening in the company.

ADVERTISEMENT
That does not reveal the identity of the
employer or the specific requirements
of the position.

ST

PARAGRAPH

Attention
(Opening
Paragraph)
Open the letter by capturing
the readers attention in a
businesslike way.

Summary
Opening

Example:
I understand that a continuing writer in your
station
must
be
interested
in
and
knowledgeable about different types of music. She
must be an achiever and eager to advance
professionally. On top of these, she must have the
ability to write. I possess these qualifications
and should like to be considered for the job.

Name Opening

Example:
Dr. Jose P. Lamug, a U.P. professor, has
informed me of an opening in your
company for an accounting major who is
interested in managerial accounting. I
would like to be considered for the opening
in your company.

Source
opening

Example:
Your advertisement in the June 21 issue
of the Manila Bulletin attracted my
attention because I believe that I have
the qualifications to meet your
requirements for the position.

News item
opening

Example:
In the last months issue of the Womens Journal,
I read an article about your intention to open a
Baguio City branch office that will be needing two
accountants. Please consider me as an applicant
for this position.

Question opening

Example:
Do you need a secretary who can speak
Spanish, French, Japanese, and English
fluently and who has experienced working for
a prestigious firm in New York? If you do, I
should like to be considered for this position.

Personalized
opening

Example:

My interest is people and the way to

elevate their financial status. To do this,
I would like to apply for your Account
Executive training program.

Creative
opening

Example:
Before, there was imperialism.
Today, theres globalization.
Tomorrow, there will be fusion of all isms.
But, come what may, Im the same Juan de la Cruz,
possessing the following qualifications for the
position of credit lending officer.

Interest, Desire, or
Evidence of
Qualifications

ND

Present

Paragraph

your
key
qualifications for the job,
highlighting whats in your
resum:

Adopt a mature and

businesslike tone
Dont

boast and exaggerate

State

your abilities
achievements.

Demonstrate

and

give

back-up

a knowledge about the company

and desire that you are fit to your company.

Link your education,

experience, skill, and
personal qualities to the
job requirements.

Training

and work experiences.

Outline your educational
preparation
Provide proof that you learn quickly,
hard worker and responsible
Can work efficiently with others
Salary

Work

Experience:

For the past five years, I have been working for

ELBAR Corporation, a firm which manufactures
various forms of steel padlocks, keys, and
doorknobs. My experience in this company has
given me expertise both in inventory control and in
production.

Personal Attitudes, Interests,

Qualities, Activities:
While I was finishing my course that
developed
in
me
interpersonal
skills
necessary for the job of PRO, I worked as a
part time receptionist at CM and Associates.
My being a self-supporting student made me
more persevering, hard working, and patient
qualities that will help me make your

Action (Closing
paragraph)
Request an interview at the
readers convenience.

May I have an interview? You can

reach me by telephone at 6578923 between the hour of 7:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

State

your phone number

best time to reach you to make
the interview
Express appreciation for an
opportunity

I shall appreciate your meeting

me at your most convenient
time, so I can discuss my
qualifications for starting a
career with your company. My
telephone number is 876-90-87.

ASSIGNMENT:
GET A PARTNER
Bring
to
class
sample
of
application letter. Criticize the
letter basing on the things you
learned
about
letters
of
application.