Dinesh Sharma has written a cover letter applying for the project manager position at ABC Exports. However, there are some errors in the letter. The corrected cover letter follows the proper format with a formal letter structure including an introduction referring to the job posting, emphasizing the applicant's qualifications and experience, and assurance of fulfilling expectations. It also includes the applicant's resume as an enclosure. The document provides guidance on the key components of a effective cover letter such as structure, content and expressions used.

5. AT THE END OF THIS PERIOD, WE WILL BE
ABLE TO WRITE A COVER LETTER FOR A
JOB APPLICATION WITH CORRECT
EXPRESSIONS.
TODAY'S LEARNING OUTCOMES

6. PARTS OF JOB
APPLICATION
COVER
LETTER
BIO-DATA/
RESUME/ C.V.

7. MARKING SCHEME
1. LAYOUT / FORMAT : 1 MARK
2. CONTENT : 3 MARKS
3. EXPRESSION : 2 MARKS
TOTAL : 6 MARKS
WORD LIMIT : 120-150 WORDS
TIME : 15-20 MINS.

9. A JOB APPLICATION IS ALWAYS WRITTEN AS
A REPLY TO A JOB ADVERTISEMENT.
JOB APPLICATION

10. A cover letter is a letter of
introduction attached to an
accompanying document, a bio data/
resume/ c.v.
COVER LETTER

11. FIND ERRORS IN THIS COVER LETTER
Dinesh Sharma
8 Qutub Road,
New Delhi
01-06-2019
Rishabh Aggarwal
ABC Exports,
87 Lawrence Road
New Delhi
Subject: An Application for the Project Manager Post
Dear sir,
This letter is to response for your job post about an opening for a Project Manager’s role at your firm in news paper The Hindu. I
would like to apply for the same.
My track record of completing every project within a given time and budget proves my efficiency as an Project Manager. I had
worked extensively in the social sector as well as with corporate organisations. I also have experience in learning and applying new
technologies as appropriate.
My skills matches your requirements well, and I have attached my detailed biodata to this letter for their consideration.
If selected, I assure you that I shall work with utmost dedication and sincerity to your full satisfaction.
Looking forward a favourable response from you.

12. CORRECTED COVER LETER

13. SOME EXPRESSIONS USED IN A COVER LETTER
•ma
In response to your advertisement in … dated …

14. FEATURES OF A COVERING LETTER
 FORMAL LETTER FORMAT
 REFERS TO THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT JOB
(PARA 1)
 EMPHASISES ON ONE'S PERSONALITY / CHARACTERSTICS
(PARA 2)
 GIVES ASSURANCE ABOUT FULFILLING EXPECTATIONS
(PARA 3)
 LIST OF ENCLOSURES (Encl.:)

15. SAMPLE ANSWER
B-94
Fort Road
Jammu
10 June, 2019
The Managing Director
India Chemical Industries
B-12 Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi
Sir,
Sub: Application for the post of Accounts Officer
With reference to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’ dated 8 June 2019, inviting applications for the position of accounts
officer, I hereby, offer my candidature for the same.
As regards my qualifications and experience, I am enclosing my bio-data to enable you to make an assessment of my suitability for
the given post. In case my application is worth considered, I shall be available for interaction at any time suitable to you.
If selected, I assure you that I shall work with utmost dedication and sincerity to your full satisfaction.
Hoping for a favorable response.
Yours sincerely
Ashish
Encl.: Bio-data

16. RESUME
• Name : Rajini Sharma
• Father’s name : Shri AK Sharma
• Date of Birth : 20th October , 1983
• Address : 1, Rajini Sharma, New Delhi-110001
• Mobile : 986xxxxxxx
• E-mail : rajini23@gmail.com
…………..

17. contd..……
• Edu.Qualifications
Name of Exam Board/University Year Percentage
High School CBSE 2000 76%
SSCE CBSE 2002 87%
BA(HONOURS) University of Delhi 2005 67%
MA(ENG.) University of Delhi 2007 58%
B Ed University of Delhi 2009 79%
Work Experience : I have been working as Account Manager at Tirupati Enterprises since
July 2010
Languages Known : Hindi, English, French
Strengths : Good time management
……………

18. Contd……
• Marital Status : Single
• Nationality : Indian
• References : i. Mr. Rakesh Bakshi, Asst. Manager, Dabur, Noida 8782xxxxxx
ii. Dr. Ayush Goyal, 190, MGM, Kailash Hills 9929xxxxxx
• Salary Expected : Based on the value I could bring to your organization .

19. WRITTEN EVALUATION
You are Ashish/ Anjali Dhar, B-94, Fort Road, Jammu. You have read
the advertisement given below. You are qualified for the job. Write a
cover letter for it giving your resume.
India Chemical Industries, Delhi. Requires Officers, Qualification: B.Com,
Experience: minimum 4 years, Job requirement maintaining books of
accounts, preparation of Balance Sheet etc. Salary Best in the industry.
Apply to Managing Directors, ICI B-12, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.