2. Planning a letter of application
To write an effective job application, you
must understand
The employer’s needs expressed in
an add or job description.
Match your skills to the stated
requirements
Analyze the ad and read for key terms
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3. Match your capabilities to the
employer's needs
Provide employers with the data that
satisfy their needs.
After you discover that you possess
the experience they require, tell them
so.
Develop a list of your capabilities to
place in your application
Include the most important or relevant
ones.
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4. WRITING THE LETTER OF
APPLICATION
Letter of application has three parts
1. The introductory application
2. The explanatory body
3. Request conclusion
You must
Apply in the introduction.
Convince in the body.
Request an interview in the
conclusion.
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5. 1.Apply in the introduction
Application paragraph must be short and
to the point
Inform the employer that you are applying
for a specific position
Mention where you saw the ad, mention
the source
You may include a brief preview that
summarizes your qualification and
capabilities.
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6. For example
I would like to apply for the position of
system engineer that was advertised
in the Sunday, March 1, Daily
Mashriq.I feel that my education,
experience and career interests are
well suited for this challenging
position.
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7. 2.Convince in the body
The explanatory body is the heart of
the letter.
Here in the light of your experience
and skills, you will tell the reader why
are you fit for the particular job.
This passage must be at least three
paragraphs long.
Base the content of the body on your
analysis of the employer’s needs and
on your ability to satisfy those needs.
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8. Convince in the body (contd)
Show how you have the skills to meet
the requirements listed in the add.
Give a brief summary of your
accomplishments during your previous
job.
You can also write a paragraph about
your formal education and training
relevant to that job
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9. Example
SKILLS PARAGRAPH
As a senior graduating this December from FAST
university, I have gained skills in in software development
through my education. A few of the courses I have taken
are Software Engineering, System programming,
Computer organization, and simulation. I have applied
these skills in cooperative educational experiences in
IBM.I have designed, coded, and tested application
software. In addition, I have developed test specifications,
test cases and technical documents.
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10. Example
EDUCATION PARAGRAPH
I will graduate this December from FAST
university. With a bachelor of Telecom engineering,
I have gained a strong background in computer
and statistical analysis as well as mathematics. I
have gained skills in software development using
several computer languages on different operating
systems. A few of the Advanced computer courses
I have taken are Software Engineering, Systems
programming and computer Organization. Of equal
importance, I have strengthened my strong
interpretational and communication skills through
counseling students as an academic advisor.
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11. 3.Request an interview
In the final section, ask for an interview and
explain how can you be reached.
Explain when you are available.
Give suitable time i.e. morning, afternoon to
contact you.
A busy employer would rather want to know
than waste time calling.
Thank your reader for his/her time and
consideration in courtesy
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12. Sample requests
Could I meet with you to discuss the matter? You may
contact me during the evening at(715)555-
776.Thankyou for your time, and I look forward to
meeting you in the near future.
Please consider my qualifications while filling the
particular position. I am very interested in meeting with
you to discuss these matters. Would it be possible to
arrange an interview in the near future? if so, please
contact me at my home any evening after
5:00.Thankyou for your consideration. I hope to hear
from you soon.
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13. SELECT A FORMAT
To make professional impression follow these
guidelines.
1. Type the letter on 8.5 by 11-inch paper.
2. Use black ink.
3. Sign your name in black or blue ink.
4. Proofread your letter carefully. Grammar and
spelling mistakes are instant cause of rejection
5. Mail the letter, folded twice in a business envelope.
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