Application letter

Application Letter Writing

Mukhtarova Zulfira

What is it?

• An application letter introduces you and your resume to potential employers.
• an important first impression that prepares the reader for your application, stating

• why you are writing, why you are the best person for the job, and when you will contact him or her.
• why you are writing,
• why you are the best person for the job,
• and when you will contact him or her.

Does more than that, though…

• Explains your experiences in a story-like format
• Allows you to go in-depth about important experiences/skills and relate them to job requirements
• Shows the employer that you are individualizing this job application
• Provides a sample of your written communication skills

Four parts

• Heading
• Introduction
• Argument/Body
• Closing

Format A possible format for your letter is as follows: Your name and address Include SUBURBS in CAPITAL letters The date Use long date

Lucy Nguyen 62 Staghorn Drive BALMORAL Q 4171 Tel 07 3341 4333 15 March 2017

The person & address you are

writing to:

• Include the person’s name & title if you know it,
• e.g. Ms Smith, Manager
• If name & title are unknown address it to:
• Human Resources Manager, or The Managing Director

Ms Mary Graham

Human Resources Manager

XYZ Consulting

PO Box 123

BRISBANE Q 4001

Salutation

e.g. Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr/Ms

Why you are writing

• In response to a job advertisement which you need to quote in detail
• Seeking to be considered for any vacant positions which might become available

I wish to apply for the position of Marketing

Officer as advertised in the Courier Mail, Saturday 9 March, 2017 .

Or

I am writing to express my interest in being considered for an appropriate position within your company when I have completed my current studies.

Who you are

• Distil five lines from your resume
• Include your latest qualification or the details of the degree you are currently completing
• Mention the University and any majors studied and a project or interest area if relevant

Marketing yourself

• Experience/skills developed which are relevant
• Include reasons for wanting this particular job
• Why you are interested in them
• Any benefits you bring to the job or company

Other documents you may include

• Resume, selection criteria, academic record
• Provide details on how to contact you
• How, when, and where you can be contacted for an interview
• Include semester, home or holiday contact and hours of contactability

Closure

• Use ‘yours sincerely’ if you address the person by name
• Use ‘yours faithfully’ if you don’t know the persons name