The document provides guidance on writing an effective job application letter. It recommends introducing yourself and why you are interested in the position. It also suggests giving specific examples of how your qualifications and experience meet the job requirements rather than just stating you have the skills. The letter should request an interview and include contact information in the closing paragraph.

1. JOB APPLICATION LETTER
ZULKIFLI B HANAFI
CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA
MELAKA

2. The importance
A job application letter is your opportunity to make a
great first impression with a potential employer.
You want your letter to be a good representation of
you and what you can bring to a position
Write your letter in a clear style that is free of jargon
and provides the potential employer with a good
introduction to you
The purpose of the letter is to get an interview, so
make a strong case for why the employer would want
to make sure you are one of the people brought in

3. The content
Write an opening paragraph that explains why you are
applying for the job. Include where you saw the
posting and why you are a good fit for the position.
Describe why you want to work for the business and
what values you have that match the company's.
Explain how you can help the organization meet its
goals.
Give examples of how your skills, experience and
education match what the employer is looking for.
Demonstrate these strengths with concrete evidence
rather than just stating that you possess a particular
skill. For example, briefly describe a creative solution
you provided to a challenge at your last job rather
than just calling yourself an innovative problem solver.

4. Match the job description's requirements with
specific examples of your abilities and
qualifications. Demonstrate how these
qualifications of yours make you the best
candidate for the opening and how they can help
the organization meet its objectives.
Write a closing paragraph that states your desire
for an interview. Provide accurate contact
information, including a cell phone number and
an email address. If you are including additional
information, such as a resume, sample work or
references, state this in your closing paragraph.

5. Consider adding a chart that provides a quick
visual of how your skills, qualifications and
education match the requirements listed in the job
description. This can be a powerful visual aid to
support your job application letter.
Carefully proofread your letter for grammar and
spelling errors. Some employers automatically
disqualify a candidate whose job application letter
contains errors.