2. Definition: 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. A letter of application typically provides detailed information
on why are
you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective application letters
explain the
reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most
relevant
skills or experiences.
3. Writing job application letters, and job application letter samples,
examples, and templates to use to write application letters to send
with a resume when applying for jobs.
Letter of Application
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.
4. Application letters
Make sure your correspondence with potential employers is
effective.
TYPES OF APPLICATION LETTER
Covering letters accompany an
application form or CV for an
advertised job vacancy.
A letter of application is
sometimes sent, rather than an
Speculative letters are sent as application form or CV, in which
part of a speculative case the letter should include the
application, together with a CV. information you would put in a
CV but presented in sentences
and paragraphs.
5. Speculative letter
A speculative letter should sound positive and enthusiastic. It should be
clearly structured to cover
•the kind of work you’re looking for
•why you want to work for that organisation in particular
•why you are suitable - emphasise your relevant skills, experience and
personal qualities by highlighting particular information in your
enclosed CV.
•tailored to the specific organisation rather than a standard letter used
for a number of speculative applications
•addressed to a named individual. Telephone the organisation and ask if
you’re not sure who to send it to.
•Try to offer a number of options in your letter. If they have no
vacancies, could they keep your details on file? Are you interested
in unpaid work experience or an information interview as well? If
so, say so.
6. • what you’re • why you’re • why you are
applying for - the applying to suitable -
job title and them, why the job emphasise your
where you saw interests you and relevant
the advert why you want to skills, experience
work for that and personal
organisation in qualities by
particular elaborating on
the information
in your CV or
application
form.
7. Your application 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
refer to the job title and reference, as given in the
application information
be typed and no more than one side of A4
refer to the most relevant parts of your CV, but not
repeat general detail to be found there.
8. carefully proofread
ask a friend to the letter for errors
check it for you. a spell checker
won’t pick up
use the spell check
end positively and
facility on your
enthusiastically
computer
9. SAMPLE
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Contact Name
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Contact Person:
I'm writing to express my interest in the Web Content Specialist position listed on Monster.com. I
have experience building large, consumer-focused health-based content sites. While much of my
experience has been in the business world, I understand the social value of the non-profit sector
and my business experience will be an asset to your organization.
My responsibilities included the development and management of the site's editorial voice and
style, the editorial calendar, and the daily content programming and production of the web site. I
worked closely with health care professionals and medical editors to help them provide the best
possible information to a consumer audience of patients. In addition, I helped physicians learn to
utilize their medical content to write user-friendly, readily comprehensible text.
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an
organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. I can work with web
engineers to resolve technical issues and implement technical enhancements, work with the
development department to implement design and functional enhancements, and monitor site
statistics and conduct search engine optimization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature
FirstName LastName