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Securing a Job Through
CorrespondenceJob Application Letter, Resume & Job
Application Form
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Job Application
LETTER
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What Is a Job Application Letter?
A formal letter written for applying jobs.
Tailors your application to each specific job.
Expresses your interest and qualifications for a position.
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1) Sender’s address
2) Date3) Receiver’s address
4) Salutation
7) Complimentary closure
9) Name in block letters
8) Signature
Closing / Conclusion6) Content Body Opening / Introduction
5) Subject line
10) Enclosure
The Format
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Sender’s address
-the address of the applicant -must not include the name of the writer
Date -written in full e.g. 11th MARCH 2013
Receiver’s address
If stated, include the name and / or position of the person you are writing to, name of company and address
Salutation Dear Sir / Madam – if you don’t know his / her nameDear Mr./ Mrs./ Miss – if you know who you are writing to
Subject line -the purpose of the letter-written in capital letter
Opening -the reason you are writing, -name of the job or position applied-how you came to know about the position (source)
The Content
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Body -why you are interested in the position and company --education, related skills, knowledge or experience and personality
Respond to the job advertisement!Closing -tell the prospective employer you hope to hear from
them. -Suggest additional contact number
Complimentary closure
Yours faithfully (if you have used Dear Sir / Madam)Yours sincerely (if you have addressed the readers with their names)
Name in block Write your name in block letters.
Enclosure An enc./encl./ notation is written when there are documents included with the letter.
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What Should My Job Application Letter Have?
Experience
Education
Knowledge
Skills/AbilitiesPersonal Traits
Tip : Respond to the job advertisement!
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WRITING A RESUME/CVDEFINITION
TIPS FOR WRITING A RESUME CONTENT OF A
RESUME (HEADINGS)
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A resume is a one to two page, easy-to-read, results-oriented marketing document convincing employers that you are qualified to deliver the results they seek.
A RESUME IS A SELF-MARKETING TOOL
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Tips for writing an effective resume
•Type neatly & free of errors•1 – 2 pages•Reverse chronology – experience & education•Include description of abilities / skills•List hobbies / personal interests•List at least 2 references•Photographs – professional image•Don’t send a photocopy resume•Attach a cover letter
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What should your resume have?
REFERENCE
EDUCATION
PERSONAL DETAILS
CAREER OBJECTIVE
WORKING EXPERIENCE
SKILLS / EXTRA MURAL
ACTIVITIES / INTEREST
What to
Include?(Headings)
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Filling in job application
formsTIPS FOR FILLING FORMS
USEFUL VOCABULARY
THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN A RESUME & A JOB APPLICATION
FORM
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USEFUL VOCABULARY
•Applicable•Citizenship•Desired•Employer•Institution•Marital status•Spouse•Linguistic ability•Next of kin•Physical disabilities
•Previous employment•Qualifications•Prospective•Previous•Skills•Position•Referee