APPLICATION LETTER (C1 P3 P4)

 APPLICATION LETTER

Hello everyone! Welcome or welcome back to my blog. How are you all? I hope you are all in a healthy and safe condition. In my previous blog, i already explained to you about an application letter. Such as the definition, generic structures, things that you should include in your application letter, example of application letter, and so on.

In today’s blog, im going to tell you the steps on how to write an application letter. Let’s check it out!

The steps on how to write an application letter

1. Start the cover letter with a header

Here, you want to include all essential information, including :

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email
• Date
• Name of the hiring manager/their professional title
• Name of the company you are applying to

2. Make salutations

3. Write an attention-grabbing introduction

Start off with 2-3 of your top achievements to really grab the reader’s attention. Preferably, the achievements should be as relevant as possible to the position.

4. Explain why you’re the perfect person for the job and fit the company

You need to learn what the most important job ad and identify which of the responsibilities are the most critical.

5. Use the right formal closing

Tips for writing

1. Begin and end the letter appropriately

• Beginning : Dear Sir or Madam with no name - Closing : Yours faithfully
• Beginning : Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + surname - Closing : Yours sincerely

2. Give a clear reason for writing

I am writing with regard to… / to enquire about… / to apply for… / to express interest in…

3. Use linking words to join similar ideas into paragraphs

4. Include a summary comment near the end of your letter

• I hope you will find this information useful.
• I would be very grateful for your assistance in this matter.

5. Close your letter with a set phrase

I look forward to hearing from you.

Conclusion

A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. Letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

Generic structures of application letter :

• Title, the name of company or type of job vacancy
• Purpose, the purpose of announcing a job vacancy
• Qualification, the qualifications or requirements the company wants towards the job seeker
• Address or contacts, address or contact number to find out more information or to send the job applicants