This document provides information and guidance about applying for jobs. It discusses different methods for searching for jobs, such as looking on company websites, registering with recruitment agencies, and using social media like LinkedIn. It emphasizes the importance of learning as much as possible about the company and position to strengthen your application. The document also outlines the key documents needed for an application, including a CV, application form, application letter, and stresses ensuring these documents are accurate. Finally, it provides a detailed template and explanation for writing a proper application letter, including the standard format and content for each section like the applicant's address, date, employer's address, salutation, and paragraphs describing your qualifications and interest in the position.

1. JOB VACANCY -
APPLICATION LETTER

2. Searching for a job
There are many different ways of searching for a job.
You could:
Look on
company
websites
Register at
recruitment
agencies
Follow social
media sites eg:
LinkedIn
Talk to people
– friends, job
advisors

3. Searching for a job
There could be many people applying for the same job as
you.
So to get ahead, you need to find
out as much as you can about the
company and the job you are
applying for.
You may be just what the
employer is looking for!

4. The documents
Documents that you need to support your application are:
CV Application
form
Application letter
Pay attention to these documents – make sure they are
correct and as clear as possible. You wouldn’t want to put the
wrong telephone number on your CV!

5. EXAMPLE AN ADVERTISEMENT OF
JOB VACANCY

7. APPLICATION LETTER
 Application letter is a formal letter written to apply for a
job. It is an important part of the job package you send
to an employer. The application letter generally contains
personal information and includes reasons for applying
for the position.

8. THE FORMAT OF ALL
 Applcant’s address
 Date
 Employer’s Address
 Salutation
 Opening Paragraph
 Body of Letter
 Closing paragraph
 Closing
 Signature
 Enclosure

9. APPLICANT ADDRESS
 Your name
 Your Address
 Your telephone number
 Your e-mail

10. DATE
 April, 25th 2022 (British Style), Ordinal Number
 25 April 2022 (American Style), Cardinal Number

11. EMPLOYER’S ADDRESS
 Employer’s name
 Job title (Jabatan Penerima)
 Company’s name
 Company’s address

12. SALUTATION (Salam Pembuka)
 Dear Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss ....
 Dear Sir, Sirs, Madam, Madams.

13. OPENING PARAGRAPH
 Explain the basic reason for the applicantion letter. What
job are you applying for? When and Where did you see
the positoion.

14. BODY OF LETTER
 Demonstrate confidently that your skills, background and
experience are suitable to the desired job requirements.
Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit
for the employer’s needs. Mention how your personal
skills enhance and support your technical abilities and
state that you would highly regard an opportunity to
work for the company

15. CLOSING PARAGRAPH
 State your availability for interview or test and include
your contact number or e-mail.

16. CLOSING
 Yours sincerely
 Yours faithfully

17. SIGNATURE

18. ENCLOSURE
 IDENTITY CARD
 PHOTO