This is the Job Application Letter trial for students.

1. JOB APPLICATION LETTER &
WORK ETIQUETTE

2. • JOB APPLICATION LETTER
Otherwise called as cover letter like a sales letter, is written to sell
one’s services. In other words, It is a letter that you write to a
company or organization when you are applying for a job.
• Should be drafted carefully as it is related with one’s career.
• Carries sequence of information regarding the qualification and
experience.

3. Types of application letter:
• Solicited letter-> an application letter that is sent to a company that
advertises its vacancies through the media
• Unsolicited letter-> an application letter that is sent to a company
although you do not know whether there is a vacancy or not in that
company.

4. GUIDELINES FOR JOB APPLICATION LETTER
• 1st paragraph- Why you are writing.
• 2nd paragraph- What you have to offer.
• 3rd paragraph- How you will follow up.

5. STRUCTURE OF AN APPLICATION LETTER
• Date of Letter
• Applicant's Complete Address
• Employer's Complete Name, Title and Address
• Salutation: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
• Letter Content/Body
• Closing (Use: Sincerely or Sincerely yours; Respectfully or Respectfully
yours)
• Enclosure: (If a resume or other enclosures are used, note in your
letter)

6. Opening Paragraph States why you are writing, name the position or name of work for which you
are applying and mention how you heard of the opening or the organization.
Sample Opening Paragraph:
1. I am writing to express my keen interest in obtaining a Flight Attendant
position with the Jeremy Airways.
2. I am interested in the Flight Attendant position advertised in the
Philippine Daily Inquirer last August 25, 2013.
3. I am applying for the Flight Attendant position with the Jeremy Airways.
• Sample Opening Paragraph:
1. Your Flight Attendant position, as advertised in the Philippine Star,
caught my attention because it involves customer service, safety tasks,
and hospitality. I have been seeking such a great challenge and am
positive that my skills and background would greatly complement your
requirements.

7. Second Paragraph(s):
• Explain why you are interested in working for the employer.
• Specify your reasons for desiring such type of work.
• If you have had relevant work experience or related education, be sure to
point it out, but do not reiterate your entire resume.
• Emphasize skills or abilities you have that relate to the job for which you
are applying.
• Be sure to do this in a confident manner and remember that the reader will
view your letter of application as an example of your writing skills.
• Simply put, WHY ARE YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE?
• Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.

8. • Sample Second Paragraph
I believe I meet all the requirements listed in your advertisement. As
an X graduate, I have great knowledge regarding all aspects of…I have
good command of all the required software programs, including
Word, Excel, and accounting software's. I am proficient in …
• Sample Second Paragraph
My major experience and achievements to date include… I believe my
experience in the ... qualify me for consideration. If you would like, I
can provide you with current samples of my work.

9. Final Paragraph (Call to Action:
• Indicate your desire for a personal interview.
• You may suggest alternative dates/times or advise of your flexibility as to
time/place, and would like to set up an interview or say you are willing to
accommodate the company’s schedule and request.
Sample Final Paragraph
1. My resume is enclosed for your review. I would be pleased to have a
meeting with you to discuss the requirements of your flight attendant
position and my skills in detail. I will call you within a week to follow-up.
In the interim, I can be reached at [contact #].
2. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meet you
soon in order to explore this opportunity further.

10. Language Focus
1. Expressing how you get the information about the vacancy.
• If you got information from the advertisement:
• I have read your advertisement in ... (where) on ... (when)
• I am applying for ... which you advertised in ... on ...
• With reference to your advertisement in ...
• I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for...
• If someone recommended you:
• A friend of mine working in your company told me that...
• Mr. Robbie Williams, who works in your Accounts Department, told me that you
will soon have a vacancy for …
• If there is no advertisement or recommendation:
• I am writing to ask if you might have a vacancy in your ... Department

11. 2. Expressing when and where you graduate from:
• I just graduated from ... this year,
• I completed ...
• This year I will finish ...
3. Expressing that you are interested in the job advertised :
• I would like to apply for a job as ...
• I believe you will find that my experience in ... have prepared me well for
the position as ... in your company.
• I am very interested in working as ...
• Please accept this letter as an expression of interest in the position of ...
• Please consider my applications for ... position

12. 4. Expressing what you think you can offer them
• I have done some practical work and ...
• I have participated in workshops ...
• I have had extensive practice in ...
• As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and
qualifications match this position's requirements.
• During ... I improved (furthered, extended, etc.) my knowledge of ...
• I am familiar with the requirements for success in the profession and
believe I possess the right combination of …..
• My current position ... has provided the opportunity to

13. 5. Referring to the enclosures
• I am enclosing ...
• Please find my enclosed ...
• Enclosed you will find ...
• As you can see from my enclosed resume ...
• I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.
• The attached resume lists more specific information concerning these
experiences and my qualifications.
• As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications
match this position's requirements.

14. 6. Expressing that you look forward to an interview
• I look forward to an opportunity to speak with you in person. (OR to speak
with you personally)
• I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my potential
contributions to your company with you.
• I look forward to the opportunity to personally discuss why I am
particularly suited to this position.
7. Referring to future contact
• I look forward to hearing from you soon.
• I look forward to meeting you.
• I look forward to seeing you.

15. Important Notes:
1. Begin your application letter by placing your address first, followed
by the address of the company you are writing to.
2. Use complete title and address; don't abbreviate.
3. Always make an effort to write directly to the person in charge of
hiring.
4. Always sign letters.