Application Letter

SALUTATION

(or greeting) in a business letter is always formal. It often begins with "Dear (Person's name)." Once again, be sure to include the person's title if you know it (such as Ms., Mrs., Mr., or Dr). The salutation always ends with a colon. Examp Dear Dr. Ramirez: Dear Atty. Lopez: SIR/MADAME: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

APPLICATION LETTER

- Also known as a cover letter. - It is a summary of your strongest and most relevant skills and abilities that will be expanded in your resume or selection criteria. ​

APPLICATION LETTER

- It introduces you to potential employers and highlights your suitability for the position you are applying for.

Sem Block

- The least used style is called a semi-block. In it each paragraph is indented instead of left justified.

Font

The standard font for business letters is Times New Roman, size 2. However, fonts that are clear to read such as Arial may be used

INSIDE ADRESS

This is the address you are sending your letter to. Be sure to make it as complete as possible, so it gets to its destination. Always include title names (such as Dr.) if you know them. Examples: DR. FE SUS Hospital Directress Manila Jejemon Medical Center Ermita, Manila

Modified block

-It is another popular type of business letter. The body of the letter and the sender's and recipient's addresses are left justified and single spaced. However, in this format, the date and closing are tabbed to the center point.

BODY The body of the application letter is where you 'sell yourself. It should address the key requirements stated in the job ad, describing how you have the required qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. BODY Identify keywords, phrases and skills mentioned in the ad and focus on emphasising your strengths in these areas. It isn't necessary to include everything mentioned in the job ad. Instead, focus on three to five of the most important elements

AN APPLICATION CAN BE STRUCTURED INTO 3 PARTS ​

CONCLUSION AT THE END OF THE LETTER: Refer to any attached documentation, including your resume Express interest in further discussing your application and the available position in an interview Indicate your availability for an interview and your contact details Sign off with with 'Yours sincerely (or 'Yours faithfully' if you addressed the application to Dear Sir/Madam

AN APPLICATION CAN BE STRUCTURED INTO 3 PARTS ​

INTRODUCTION The beginning of your application letter should include: *The position you are applying for Where you saw the job advertisement * A sentence or 2 about why you think you are a great fit for the role and the organisation

AN APPLICATION CAN BE STRUCTURED INTO 3 PARTS ​

✔Be professional in appearance. ✔Be tailored to the job under application. Be one A4 page in length. An Application should: ✔Be addressed to one specific person (Only use Dear Sir/Madam if you're unable to find out the appropriate person's name)

An Application Letter should: ​

✔ Include your reason for writing ✓Demonstrate your interest in and knowledge of the organization 'An Application should: ✔Highlight relevant skills and experience you have to offer ✓ include evidence that you have the skills sought after by the employer 'An Application should: Refer to any documents you have enclosed in the application (e.g. resume) ✓ Express willingness for an interview ✓ Be written using enthusiastic and positive language

An Application letter should: ​

✓ Focus on what you expect to gain from the organization - include what the organization will gain ✓ Have spelling mistakes and typographical errors ✓ Be sent without proofreading it first

An Application should NOT: ​

BLOCK MODIFIED BLOCK SEMI-BLOCK

FONT AND STYLE

ENCLOSURES

If you have any enclosed documents, such as a resume, you can indicate this by typing "Enclosures" one line below the listing. You also may include the name of each document.

1. HEADING 2. INSIDE ADDRESS 4. BODY 5. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE 6. THE SIGNATURE LINE 7. ENCLOSURES 8. SALUTATION

PARTS OF AN APPLICATION LETTER ​

•Keep to one theme per paragraph and support your claims with examples. • Write persuasively Explain why you are interested in the position or working for the company/ organisation State the value you will bring to the position • Identify how your achievements and skills qualify you for the role

Points to remember:

SIGNATURE LINE

Skip at least four lines after the close for your signature, and then type out the name to be signed. If you are printing this letter out and sending it by mail, you will sign your name in pen. This line will include your first and last name, and often includes a middle initial, although it is not required. You may put your title beforehand to show how you wish to be addressed (Ms., Mrs., Dr.). The signature should be in blue or black ink.

BLOCK

The most common layout for a business letter is called a block format In this format, the entire letter is justified to the left and single spaced except for a double space between paragraphs

✓Name and address of company/ organisation you are applying to ✓The date, eg. 26 September 2016 ✓ formal greeting using the appropriate title and name of the addressee ✔A heading with reference to the job under application ✔An appropriate 'sign-off' e.g. Yours faithfully, Your name and contact details

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN APLLICATION LETTER? AT THE TOP: ​

Heading

contains the return address with the date on the last line. It is not necessary to type a return address if you are using stationery with the return address already imprinted, but you should always use a date. Make sure the heading is on the left margin. example: Juan C. Dela Cruz Block 18 Lot 55 Villa de Bacolor, Cabalantian, Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines, 2001 0912-345-6789 [email protected] December 06, 2022

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE

is a short and polite remark that ends your letter. The close begins at the same justification as your date and one line after the last body paragraph. Capitalize the first word of your closing (Thank you) and leave four lines for a signature between the close and the sender's name. A comma should follow the closing.

BODY

is the meat of your letter. For block and modified block letter formats, single space and left justify each paragraph. Be sure to leave a blank line between each paragraph, however, no matter the format.