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A PUNJAB EDUSAT SOCIETY PRODUCTION
SUBJECT : ENGLISH
CLASS : IX
CHAPTER : APPLICATION AND LETTER WRITING
MODULE : PART 4 – Job Applications & Academics
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(Show the two boys from the previous episode ,sitting on a garden bench and
talking to each other. Lip movement should be shown, along with dialogues in
bubbles.)
Mrinal : Hey Avinash, we have to learn about application letters today
Avinash: Oh yes. We have already learnt quite a bit on writing letters though
Mrinal : Yes, we actually began discussing the importance of written communication,
especially letters. We learnt that letters could be formal or informal.
Avinash: Yes, indeed. We learnt the format for writing formal letters and about each
part of a letter. Various examples and samples were also discussed.
Mrinal: And Avinash, not to forget, we were told about some common errors people
make while writing letters
Avinash: I am eagerly looking forward to what applications are all about!
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Learning Objectives
VO with Text on Screen
After this module you will be able to:
• Answer what are Job Application Letters.
• Describe Application letters used in academic field.
• Write a job application letter
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• Correct some of the common errors in the content of application letters.
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Text on screen with voice over:and IMAGE (Each envelope, along with the
text box to blink with the VO, one at a time. Synchronize please.)
Super APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR
COVER LETTER FOR A ADMISSION LEAVE TO THE
JOB APPLICATION PRINCIPAL
TYPES OF FORMAL
APPLICATIONS
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Definition
An Application Letter is a type of formal letter where you apply for a job in which
case it is called a cover letter or it is used for academic purposes like applying for
school admission or for a leave from school for a few days.
A cover letter is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another
document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae.
ANCHOR-1
Job seekers frequently send résumés as attachments to a cover letter, and in the
cover letter introduce themselves to recruiters or prospective employers indicating
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their interest in the positions. Employers may look for individualized and thoughtfully
written cover letters to screen applicants who are not sufficiently interested in their
position or who lack the required writing.
The format of an application letter is similar to that of the formal letter but the nature
of the BODY differs.
Before we move on, I can see two young girls coming. They seem to be very excited.
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Show two young ladies, Mala and Sarita, come and sit in a common room.
Mala is very excited, as she has read about a very good job vacancy.The
dialogues can be in bubbles, along with their lip movements.
Mala:Sarita, come fast. I have something very exciting to tell you.
Sarita:What is it Mala?
Mala:I have located a very good vacancy for a teacher’s job in a very Popular
School. I want to apply immediately.
Sarita:Mala , I hope you have your Resume ready.
Mala: Yes that I have but I don’t know how to write a Formal covering letter for this
job.
Sarita: Very soon they will show this in the TV program. Let’s switch on the TV and
try and get some Idea.
Mala:That’s very good. I must learn to write a formal cover letter, properly.
Sarita, I’ve got What is it Mala?
somrthing very Are you going to
exciting to tell tell me about
you! some good
vacancy?
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ANCHOR-2
So I was right. Mala has seen a good job vacancy. She wants to know how to write
a formal cover letter for the vacancy of a school teacher. We can surely help her , as
our learning objectives for today are :
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How to write a Covering Letter
 The Introductory Paragraph
Text on screen with voice over
The first paragraph should simply state why you are writing to them. If it is an
advertised position, mention the position title and where it was advertised.
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 The main body of job application letters
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 The main body of the letter should be two to three paragraphs at
the most. Here is where you tell them what you have to offer and why
they should read your CV. This is a good time to read the job
advertisement again. In one paragraph (two at the most) you need to
summarize your experience and skills, at the same time, you need
to respond to the position requirements as per the advertisement.
 Analyze your career and summarize it in a few sentences, highlight
what you specialize in, or how many years in the industry you
might have, or even the level that you have reached. This
paragraph should direct the reader to your CV and should sell you on
some unique points that you might have.
 A good way to start this paragraph is with a statement like this: "You
will see from my enclosed CV...." then go ahead and tell them
something about your career which will immediately get their interest.
 The next part of the body of the letter should be a brief description
of your personal skills. Again read the advertisement and respond to
their needs. If they are asking for someone with good co-ordination
skills, then ensure you mention something to that effect. If it is
communication or perhaps leadership skills they value, then tell them
that you have these. Use adjectives like "demonstrated ability",
"well developed", "strong".
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Job Application Letters Closing Paragraph
Text on screen with voice over
 The closing paragraph should ask for some action from the
recipient. This is where you ask for an interview. It should also state
where and how they can reach you, and it should thank the recipient
for giving you the opportunity to apply. You can include things like
"should you require further information....." .
 Finish the letter by adding a closing remark, either "yours
sincerely", "yours faithfully' or whatever you feel comfortable with
and obeying general letter writing etiquette. Leave a few spaces for
your signature and then place your full name.
Before you mail the application letter, read it over again, making sure that it is
perfect.
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Special attention should be taken to ensure that the letter:
• is not too long.
• There is no grammar or spelling errors.
• That you have answered the job requirements.
• The application letter flows and is easy to read.
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HERE ARE SOME MODELS
ANCHOR-4
Let us now see how to write applications for academic purposes.
Suppose Mrinal Chandra is student of classX, and wants to write a letter to the
principal of his school, requesting for a transfer certificate. How would he do it?
Text on screen with voice over
 First he would write his own address and date, on the left hand
corner of his application.
608,Phase V
Mohali,(Punjab)-160062
March 3,2009
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 Then he would write the position of the person and his official
address below, on the same side of the page,
Principal
Govt. Senior Secondary School
Phase XII, Mohali(Punjab)
 Next comes the subject of the application.
Subject: request for issue of a transfer Certificate.for Mrinal Chandra, Class IX B,
Roll no. 26.
 Now is the salutation
Sir,
 Body of the application in two short paragraphs.
This is to bring to your kind notice that my father Shri S. D.Chandra, has been
transferred to Shimla, with immediate effect, for 3 years. Since he is working in a
Nationalised Bank he is unable to postpone this or avoid it. His Promotion is
accompanied by this transfer.
As I am studying in Class IX, I request you to kindly issue a transfer Certificate at
your earliest. Our family will be shifting to Shimla by the end of this month. It is
crucial for me to get admission at this time of the year, as the new session will start
next month .I sincerely hope that you will realize the urgency of the situation and
issue the Certificate at your earliest.
 Subscrption for ending the application
Thanking you
Your’s faithfully
 Lastly, Name of the student, his class and roll number.
(Mrinal Chandra)
(Student-:Class IX B. Roll no.26.)
ANCHOR-5
Let us move to the next type of the application letter, like asking for a leave from
school.
Text on screen with voice over:
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Some basics to be kept in mind.
 It is best to state in the opening sentence itself the reason for your
leave
 Make sure that you clearly state the dates and not just the number of
days that you wish to take leave
 Here we need to write the subject of the letter. In the formal letter
writing today we have done away with writing the subject of the letter
but for application letter writing for academic purposes subject still
remains as it saves the time of the institution you are writing to by
simply looking at the subject and getting to know what is in it.
ANCHOR-6
Suppose Vipin’s maternal grandfather is ill and he needs leave to attend him. How
will he do it? Usually it is the parent who writes the application.
Text on screen with voice over:
11,Chandni Chowk
Delhi
March 10,2009
The Principal
KVM High School
Delhi
Sir,
Subject: Leave Application of Vipin Kapoor, IX B from 11th to 18th March 2009.
I wish to inform you that I, mother of Vipin Kapoor, of class IX B, have to rush to
Chennai on Wednesday 11th March to attend to my ailing father. Since my husband
is out of town, I have no choice but to take Vipin along with myself. He will therefore
not be able to attend school from 11th March to 18th March 2009. I assure you that
this will not affect his studies in any way. I take the responsibility for the timely
submission of his missed homework and assignments as soon as we return.
Please grant Vipin Kapoor leave from school during the mentioned period and
oblige.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs.Vaidehi Kapoor
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(MOTHER)
ANCHOR-7
Here is another example of formal letter often used in the academic field. Suppose
we need to write a letter to the principal of a school, requesting him to initiate a
debating society for students. Here is a great letter that could serve the purpose.
VO with Text on Screen
32/4 East Patel Nagar
New Delhi- 110008
April 14, 2009
Principal
Modern School
New Delhi- 110001
Dear Sir
Subject: New Debating Society for Classes VIII till XII
On behalf of the Literary Club of our school, I would like to request you to initiate a
new debating society.
The Newspaper In Education concept started by your good self has inculcated
reading habits among students. Not only that, various political and educational
issues are being discussed on an everyday basis in the classrooms and canteens.
Every year, we get numerous invitations for debate competitions. Setting up our own
club will help students voice their views and will also help them achieve perfection as
orators.
We could easily hold debates during house activity classes in the supervision of the
house masters on working Saturdays.
I, on behalf of all members of the literary club, request you to consider this proposal.
Thanking you,
Yours truly.
Arjun Gandhi
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Class XII B
ANCHOR-8
So in this session we came to discuss about different types of application letters. It is
clear enough that the application letters for job and those used for academic field are
different both in content as well as structure. They both serve different purposes.
Hence they have a different style and a tone assigned to them.
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The two boys shown in the beginning are again seen , talking to each other,
their dialogues in bubbles.:
Mrinal: We have seen enough of these formal letters! I admit they were quite
knowledgeable but we also write letters to our loved ones, don't we?
Avinash: Exactly, even I was thinking the same. Should the same style and
structure be assigned to them as well?
Mrinal: I don't think so. It has to be different.
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Mrinal and Avinash wish to know about informal letters now. Do they have the same
rigid structure? How are informal letters written? We will answer those questions and
more in our concluding episode on Application and Letter Writing. Till then, you stay
around and try to answer a few questions related to what you learnt today.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION:
(ANSWER FLASHES AFTER 3 SECONDS OF THE QUESTION)
VO with Text on Screen
 What is the use of cover letters?
Ans: It introduces the Curriculum Vitae
 What is the one additional to be added in the application letters for
academic purpose which we do not add in the job application
letters?
Ans:Subject
 What does the first paragraph of the body of the job application
letter usually contain.
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Ans: The reason why you are writing the letter
 Read the following statements, then decide if they are true or false:
a. When the letter starts with ‘Dear sir’ we end it with ‘Yours sincerely’,
True
b. You can end a letter to someone you know with ‘Best wishes’,
Yes, only if it’s an informal letter
c. The first paragraph of the letter should explain your reason for writing.
True
d. You should start a new paragraph for each sentence.
False
e. You should leave a space between each paragraph.
True
f. Ms is the title used for a married woman.
False. Its Mrs.
g. Master is the title used for a man.
False. Its Mister (Mr.)
h. If you are writing a formal letter, it is not a good idea to use
contractions. (I’m is the contraction of I am; can’t is the contraction of
cannot)
True
i. When you are writing an application for a job, it is a good idea to say
what a wonderful person you are. For example, I am intelligent, honest
and I work very hard.
False
j. When you apply for a job, it is a good idea to use a recycled envelope.
False
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Signature-______________________________________
Date-_________________________________________
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