grade 12, cbse, English writing skills

1. A well crafted resume and cover letter can set you apart
fromothercandidatesinsearchofa dreamjob.

2. JOB APPLICATION

3. FORMAT
A Job Application has two parts:
1. Cover Letter
2. Bio data/ Resume/ Curriculum vitae in a block

4. COVER LETTER
• Sender’s Address
• Date
• Receiver’s Address with Designation
• Subject
• Salutation
• Body:
 First Para – refer to the advertisement - name of the
newspaper/date, job or position applied for
 Second Para – briefly mention your academic qualification, work
experience, current employment status, expertise or
specialisation and reasons for applying to the said organisation
 Third Para – mention the enclosures (bio-data and testimonials),
and request for favourable consideration of the application
• Complimentary close
• Name

6. Sample Question - 1

7. Solace Medical Equipment requires for its Chennai unit:
Senior Executive-Accounts
Qualification-M.Com.
Experience-minimum 5 years
Competency- Knowledge in accounting function and related
commercial activities
Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Apply to- Solace Medical Equipment, 10, Sector-4,Gurgaon –
15.
You are Atul/Ashima, A-22, Industrial Colony, Delhi. Read the
advertisement given below and write a letter to the advertiser,
applying for the job. Also give your detailed resume, which you
will send along with your letter of application for the job.

8. SENDER’S ADDRESS
DATE
RECEIVER’S ADDRESS
SUBJECT
SALUTATION
A-22, Industrial
Colony
Delhi
20 March 2015
The General Manager
Solace Medical Equipment
10, Sector-4
Gurgaon -15
Dear Madam or Sir,
Sub: Application for the position of Sr. Executive-
Accounts

9. First Paragraph: Refer to the advertisement - Name of the Newspaper,
Date, Job or Position applied for
In response to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’, dated 15 March
2015, I would like to apply for the position of Sr. Executive-Accounts in your
prestigious company.
Second Para – briefly mention your Academic Qualification, Work
Experience, Expertise and Strengths, Current Employment status and
Reasons for applying to the said organisation
I am a Master of Commerce from SRCC, Delhi with a Certificate in Public
Accounting (CPA). I possess more than seven years of experience of
working in various financial positions with multiple companies. I specialize
in Accounting and Finance, and I am a highly organized and self driven
person with good communication skills. I am presently working with PRC
Industries, New Delhi, as an Executive Accountant and wish to consolidate
my strong academic qualifications and sound professional capabilities
within a large corporate firm. If given a chance, I shall prove to be an asset
to your great organization.

10. Third Para – mention the enclosures (bio-data and
testimonials), and request for favourable consideration of the
application
I have attached my resume and testimonials for your review,
and would like the opportunity to answer any questions you
may have for me. I look forward to meeting you in person.
COMPLIMENTARY
CLOSE
NAME
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Ashima Sharma

12. CURRICULUMVITAE
Name :AshimaSharma
Permanentaddress :A-22,IndustrialColony,Delhi
ContactNo. :+91-11-XYZ
EmailId : ashima.sharma@hotmail.com
Dateofbirth :10September1985
AcademicQualifications:
Examination Board/university Subjects Year Percentage/
Grade
Master of
Commerce
SRCC, Delhi Univ. Accountancy and
Finance
2007 80%
Bachelor of
Commerce
SRCC, Delhi Univ. Accountancy,
Statistics and
Finance
2005 85%
AISSCE (XII) CBSE Accountancy,
Economics and BS
2002 93%

13. Work Experience:
• Working as an Executive Accountant with PRC Industries, New Delhi,
2012 – Until today
• Worked as a Junior Accountant with Osram Industries, Okhla, New
Delhi, 2007 – 2012
Skills : Organization and Communication
Languages known : English and Hindi
Hobbies : Writing and Travelling
Achievements : Generated timely and accurate financial
reports
References : 1. Mr. P.L. Sharma
Director
PRC Industries, New Delhi
2. Mr. M.L. Jain
Senior Manager
Osram Industries, New Delhi

14. QUESTION- 2
You are Prem/ Parul of 16, TT Nagar, Bhopal. You
would like to apply for the post of Marketing
Manager in a reputed firm in Mumbai. Write a letter
to the Public Relations Officer, Chantac Enterprises,
Mumbai, applying for the job. Write the letter in 125
– 150 words giving your curriculum vitae.

15. Cover Letter
16, TT Nagar
Bhopal - 462003
12 August 2014
The Public Relations Officer
Chantac Enterprises,
3rd Cross Road, Khar
Mumbai - 400052
Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager

16. DearSirorMadam,
Inresponsetoyouradvertisementin‘TheHindustanTimes’,dated16July2014,
IwishtoapplyforthepostofMarketingManager.
Ifeelmyqualificationandexperiencearesuitableforthepostmentionedabove.
Ihavea PostGraduateDiplomainMarketing(equivalenttoMBA)from
Symbiosis,Pune.Inaddition,Ihaveatotalworkexperienceofsevenyearsinthe
fieldofMarketing.Presently,IamworkingasaDeputyMarketingManagerina
well-knowncompany.
Iassureyouofmybestservicesifconsideredforthepost.Mycomplete
curriculumvitaeisenclosedherewithforyourperusal.
Thankyou.
Yoursfaithfully,
PremPalSingh
Encl:CVandtestimonials

17. CURRICULUMVIATE
Name :PremPalSingh
Permanentaddress :16,TTNagar,Bhopal
ContactNo. :+91-11-XYZ
EmailId : prem.pal@hotmail.com
Dateofbirth :2 August1985
AcademicQualifications:
Examination Board/university Subjects Year Percentage/
Grade
PGDM Symbiosis, Pune Marketing and
Finance
2007 A2
Bachelor of
Commerce
Barkatullah
University,
Bhopal
Accountancy,
Statistics and
Finance
2005 85%
AISSCE (XII) CBSE Accountancy,
Economics and BS
2002 93%

18. Work Experience:
• Deputy Marketing Manager, Bajaj Auto, Pune, 2013 – Until today
• Marketing Officer, Hero Motors, Pune, 2007 – 2012
Skills : Good Communication and Presentation Skills
Languages known : English, Hindi and Marathi
Hobbies : Travelling and Blogging
Achievements : Developed Low cost Marketing Strategy
References : 1. Mr. N.P. Das
Regional Manager
Bajaj Auto, Pune
2. Mr. M.L. Jain
Senior Manager
Hero Motors, Pune

19. PRACTICE QUESTION