The document provides guidance on writing an effective application letter. It explains that an application letter aims to express the applicant's interest in a position and convince the company they are qualified. The document then outlines the key components of an application letter, including the heading, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, and enclosure. Examples are given for each part. Readers are reminded to follow formatting guidelines to create an organized, cohesive letter that makes a strong first impression.

1. WRITING AN APPLICATION LETTER
CONTEXTUALIZED LESSON IN WORK IMMERSION
RICARDO M. GAMUROT, JR., MT I

2. Introduction:
An application letter is a communication tool that enables an individual
to connect with prospective employer expressing an intent to be part
of the roll of aspiring personnel that the company seeks to hire and
give the company significant information as to why the applicant
should be considered for the job.
The application letter is preparatory for shortlisting of qualified
applicants and an essential aspect of the selection process. Applicants
who passed the screening through the application letter advance to the
next stage.

3. The main purpose of the application letter is to express the applicant’s
willingness and interest to work in the company. Thus, its content must
clearly specify qualifications and competencies that matter to the
position applied for.
Therefore, an application letter is the applicant’s initial tool in
convincing the company that, among others, he/she is one of the best
options for the job.

4. However, an application letter must be properly written. As the cliché
holds, “we are what we write”. This means that, what we write already
speaks for who we are and how fit are we for the job.
This is a primordial requirement, hence, prospective applicant must
learn the art of writing an application letter using an appropriate
format.

5. SPRINGBOARD
Here is an example of an
application letter format. Each
part is labelled with letters (A-
H).
Group the students and ask
each group to identify the
following parts (cooperative
learning) as labelled; 1-A, 2-B,
3-C, 4-D, 5-E, 6-F, 7-G, and 8-H.
Using a phrase or a sentence,
describe the main function of
the identified parts.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

6. Let us validate your ouput
PARTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
FUNCTIONS

7. Processing students outputs
PARTS
Heading
Date line
Inside address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary
Close
Signature
Enclosure
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
FUNCTIONS
Inform about important details
Specify the day of writing
Determine proper authority or
the right person
Acknowldege the authority of
the addressee
Cite qualifications and
competencies related to the job
applied for
Show respect to authority
Affirm interest
Itemize attachments

8. Creating new meaning
PARTS
Heading
Date line
Inside address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary
Close
Signature
Enclosure
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
DESCRIPTIONS
Based from your own understanding of the functions of each part of
the letter, create a description that will define or identify each part.

9. Validating new meanings
• Heading – a caption that provides a detailed information about the official
address and contact number of the applicant
• Date line –
• Inside address – the part which provides information about the receiver of
the application letter
• Salutation –
• Body –
• Complimentary close –
• Signature –
• Enclosure –

10. How to write each part?
Using the template, practice writing your application letter to your
desired work immersion partner institution.
Following the format, write the following information to comply with
the requirement (preparation of the application letter), upon
consideration of the basic guidelines.

11. Guidelines in writing an application letter
• Write your
• Name
• Complete address
• Contact number(s)
• e – mail address
• Place these
information as the
heading
• Make your own
design as to how
would you like this
information to appear
in your letter
HEADING
Example:
Ricardo M. Gamurot, Jr.
No. 87 Ilang-ilang Street, San Juan
Nabua, Camarines Sur 4434
CP No.: 09209570435
E-mail Address: rgamurot@gmail.com

12. • Example:
December 15, 2020
15 December 2020
• Write the exact date
of writing
• Place it after the
heading
• Its placement is
dependent upon the
format you choose
for your letter (bock,
semi block, etc.)
DATELINE

13. • Write the
• Name of the head of
office
• Position
• Name of the office
• exact address of the
office
• Place it as the inside
address following the
left hand margin
• Do not indent any of
the given information
INSIDEADDRESS
• Example:
DR. CECILLE BERNADETTE P. RIVERA, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
Schools Division Office
San Nicolas, Iriga City

14. • Example:
Sir:
Madam:
Dear Sir:
Dear Ma’am:
Dear Dr. Rivera:
• Select an
appropriate
acknowledgment
that suits the
authority of the
addressee
• Write it after the
inside address
• Use proper
punctuation mark
SALUTATION

15. • There are 3 parts in
writing the body
• The introduction
• The content
• The conclusion
• The introduction speaks
of the purpose
• The content illustrates
the apllicants
qualifications and
competencies
• The conclusion deals
with what the applicat
prays for
BODY
• Example: (Introduction)
In partial fulfillment of the academic
requirements prescribed by the Senior
High School curriculum of the Department
of Education Basic Education program, an
80-hour work immersion experience is
mandated to ensure that K to 12 graduates
are higher education, employment,
entrepreneurship and middle skills
development ready. On this note, the
undersigned, Grade 12 learner, is
expressing his/her intent to apply for a
work immersion slot in your office,
considering your company’s reputation in
developing the knowledge, skills and
attitudes of your most precious human
resources.

16. • Example:
In partial fulfillment of the academic
requirements prescribed by the Senior
High School curriculum of the Department
of Education Basic Education program, an
80-hour work immersion experience is
mandated to ensure that K to 12 graduates
are higher education, employment,
entrepreneurship and middle skills
development ready. On this note, the
undersigned, Grade 12 learner, is
expressing his/her intent to apply for a
work immersion slot in your office,
considering your company’s reputation in
developing the knowledge, skills and
attitudes of your most precious human
resources.
• Example:
I am Ricardo M. Gamurot, Jr., 19, years old
and a Grade 12 srudents of San Anronio
National High School under the Humanities
and Scocial Sciences strand.

17. • There are 3 parts in
writing the body
• The introduction
• The content
• The conclusion
• The introduction speaks
of the purpose
• The content illustrates
the apllicants
qualifications and
competencies
• The conclusion deals
with what the applicat
prays for
BODY
• Choose an
appropriate clause to
show respect to the
authority named in
the letter
• Write it after the body
of the letter
• Its placement is
dependent upon the
format you choose for
your letter (bock,
semi block, etc.)
COMPLIMENTARY
C;LAUSE

18. • Sign your letter
before sending it to
the company
• The signature must
be affixed over the
printed name of the
applicant
SIGNATURE
• All documents must
be arranged according
to its importance
• Its arrangement must
coincide with the
chronology of
information
mentioned in the
letter
• Attached readable
copies with
certification of its
authenticity
ENCLOSURE

19. Reminders:
In writing the application letter, the following elements will contribute
in the aesthetic appeal of the finished correspondence:
• Letter format – be sure to identify what letter template is used in weiting
• Margin – be sure that the margin format is clearly defined
• Spacing – be sure that spaces are consistent in all parts of the letter
• Font style and size – be sure to use only one font style and size for the letter
(exemption is applicable in writing the heading). The font size must not be too
large nor too small as to hold the letter unreadable or unpleasant to read.
• Paging – be sure that only one page is utilized in writing the letter
• Signature – be sure that the signature is original
• Enclosure – be sure that listed documents are attached