Job Application Letters/Email

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JOB APPLICATION LETTERS/EMAIL

A job application letter is essentially a concise letter to convince a prospective employer about your eligibility for the position you are applying for. The job application letter should highlight your qualification, experience, technical skills, other skills and your achievements. The letter has to be drafted in such a way that it should attract the employer and persuade him to shortlist you or call you for an interview. A well-written job application letter presents a creditable picture of you as an individual and as a professional.

The application letter should express your interest for the job.

Do's

❖ Read the job advertisement details.

❖ Write the letter concisely.

❖ Include their requirements if you have the required qualification.

❖ Include the key words they have used in the advertisements.

❖ Do a small research about the company and express your knowledge a little.

❖ Review professional job application format.

❖ Address the letter to the right person

❖ Begin the letter by expressing interest in the job.

❖ Describe your eligibility and experience. Mention specific work projects.

❖ Highlight your attributes. Eg. good team player, good communication skills, strong decisiveness.

❖ Complete the application letter with thank you / with regards / looking forward to hearing from you.

❖ Check the letter for any error, revise it, edit it and improve it before sending.

❖ Send as soon as you see the advertisement

❖ Job application letter can be sent in hard copy or in soft copy in pdf with digital sign.

Dont's

❖ Don't include personal story

❖ Don't postpone sending this letter.

❖ Don't delay till last date.

❖ Don't give extensive details

❖ Don't forget to attach resume.

❖ Don't include any criticism or remark.