This document discusses different types of job application documents, including letters, forms, cover letters, resumes, and CVs. It describes three types of job application letters: letter style, prescribed employer forms, and a covering letter with resume. It provides examples of the content and structure of cover letters, resumes in both chronological and functional styles, and CVs. The document serves as a guide for applicants on how to appropriately format and submit documents when applying for jobs.

2. INTRODUCTION
A job application letter is an applicant´s first
contact with a prospective employer. It is an
important document which speaks about the
Applicant, and his suitability for the job.

3. CONTENT
Types of job application letters
Job application letters may be of 3 kinds
as follows:
I. Letter style application
II. Prescribed form of the employer, and
III. Covering letter with bio-data (resume)

4. I. Letter style application
1. Brief paragraph of response to an advertisement
or assumption of vacancy
2. Name
3. Age and date of birth
4. Address, tel.no., and e-mail
5. Educational qualifications
6. Experience (… years)
7. Special achievements
8. Languages known
9. Salary expected
10. References i)
ii)

5. II. Prescribed Form of the
Employer
a) Government offices, public sector
companies and some private institutions
accept application in prescribed form only.
b) The standard forms are designed for easy
comparison and short listing.
c) Different formats.
d) Signed declaration.
d) Cast/Religion specifications.

6. III. Covering letter with Bio-data
(Resume)
COVERING LETTER
When applying for a job a cover letter
should be sent or posted with resume. It
Should be specific to the position applied
for. It is used for official and top executive
positions.

7. RESUME
Resume is a structured, written summary
of a person’s employment background,
skills, accomplishments, education and
experience.
Resumes are of 2 types :
a) Chronological Resume
b) Functional Resume

8. A Sample Cover Letter
Reenu Baby
Mannathukuzhiyil House
Pottasseri (P.O), Palakkad, (from address)
Kerala, India, 678598
Ph: 011-91-4924238786
E-mail – reenucelos@gmail.com
23 March 2014 (date)
The Personnel Manager
The Pacific Chemical Limited (to address)
M.G. Road, Ernakulum - 11
Sir, (salutation)
Sub: Application for the post of “Management Trainee” (subject)
Ref: Your advertisement in “The Hindu” dated 9-3-’14 (reference)
With reference to your advertisement in “The Hindu" for
the post of “Management Trainee”, I am forwarding my (main body)
resume for your perusal. I took forward to your consideration
and call for an interview.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully, (closing)
Annie John
Encl. A resume. (enclosure)

9. Resume
1. Name, address, tel. no., e-mail
2. Job Objectives
3. Personal Profile
4. Specialization
5. Education
6. Scholarships/Awards
7. Interests and Achievements
8. Personal Objective
9. Strengths
10. Work Experience
11. References

10. CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
C.V. is a written statement of an
applicant´s personal history, biographical
details, educational qualifications, work
experiences, achievements, and other
strong points that make him suitable for
getting selection for a job.
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12. BIBLIOGRAPHY
ABRAHAM .M.M, Dr. G.S. GIREESH
KUMAR . BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION & MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEM . PRAKASH
PUBLICATIONS CHANGANACHERRY
. 2013

13. THANKYOU……