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.
8.
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.
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
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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
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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.
