application letter and resume

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Purpose of the Resume &Cover Letter:

To obtain an interview (not a job) by communicating your

unique knowledge, skills and values required for a targeted job


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Cover Letters

Purpose

Express your intent, interest, and enthusiasm in

position

Complement and emphasize highlights of your

resume

Demonstrate your personality and writing ability


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Types of Job Application Letter

1. Solicited application Letter

2. Unsolicited application Letter


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Solicited application Letter

Are send in response to job advertisement

The candidate is aware of the qualification and profilewhich organisation is seeking

Basic points covered in a solicited letter includes:

1. Attention getter. Position you seek.

2. How you learned about it.

3. Your qualification.

4. How can you help in the growth of the company orthe organization.

5. Request for an interview.


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Unsolicited application Letter

Are written at the writers initiative without anyannounced job opening

1. Attention getter. Position you seek.

2. Reference3. Your qualification.

4. How can you help in the growth of the companyor the organization.

5. Request for an interview.


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Contents of an application letter

1. writers address and date

2. The inside address

3. Subject

4. The Salutation5. The opening paragraph

6. The middle paragraph

7. The concluding paragraph

8. Complementary close and signature

9. Enclosures


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Cover Letters

Opening Paragraph

State which position you are applying for, andhow you found out about the organization and/or

position

Express what is attracting you to work for thisorganization and in this position

Arouse the readers interest in reading more

about your qualifications


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Cover Letters

Middle Paragraph(s)

Give detailed information about how your qualifications

fit with the positions responsibilities

Use key words from the job description to make the

connection between the employers needs and your

skills

Include information about academics, job experience,

and/or personal attributes relevant to the position


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Cover Letters

Closing Paragraph

Refer the reader to your enclosed resume

Mention your interest in an interview

State where and how they can reach you and

should thank the recipient for giving you theopportunity to apply


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Resume

A resume is a personal record of an individual

at a particular time which includes academic

qualification, family background and field of

experience

The sole purpose of resume is to show the

reader what you are capable of

It should be professional and easy to read


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Resume Vs Curriculum Vitae

A resume is a one or two page summary of your

skills, experience and education. A goal of resume

writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the

resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing

your qualifications.


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A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer

(two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a

summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as

well as teaching and research experience, publications,

presentations, awards, honours, affiliations and other details.

CV is used mainly when applying for academic, education,

scientific, or research positions


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Types of Resume or CV

1. Chronological Resume

2. Functional Resume

3. Combination Resume


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Chronological resume

Work experience is listed in reverse chronological order

Used when are trying to show career growth

The work-experience section dominates and is placed

immediately after the name and address , the objective and

your educational details.


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Functional Resume

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience,

rather than on your chronological work history.

It is used most often by people who are changing careers or

who have gaps in their employment history.

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Combination Resume:

A combination resume lists your skills first. Your employment

history is listed next. With this type of resume you can

highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are

applying for, and also provide the chronological work history

that employers prefer.

It is recommended for mid-career changers and recent

graduates


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Targeted Resume:

A targeted resume is a resume that is

customized so that it specifically highlights the

experience and skills you have that are

relevant to the job you are applying for.

when applying for jobs that are a perfect

match for your qualifications and experience.


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Parts of a Resume

1. Your name followed by your postal address

2. Two lines/ sentences about career objective

3. Academic and professional qualifications

4. Work experience ( include employer details, employment

period, title of the job held and the job responsibilities)5. Projects

6. Other professional achievements including any awards,prizes etc

7. Extra-curricular activities

8. Personal details

9. References


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Increasing the effectiveness ofyour resume and cover letter

Maintain 100% error free

Tailor both resume and cover letter to eachposition and employer

Lead with most relevant information first

Avoid items that might promote negative bias

Use abbreviations only if standard and well-

known

Keep to one page-unless you have a lot ofrelevant experience


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Write a letter to apply for the post of assistant

professor at CET

Write a letter to apply for the post of marketing

manager in a firm with reference to an

advertisement in The Hindu Newspaper


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Interview Letters


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Usually includes the following:

Time , date and place of the interview

The name of the official before whom the candidate has to appear

The candidate is generally requested to produce his/her certificates

and testimonials in original at the time of interview

The candidate is informed whether he/she is entitled to any T.A or

D.A


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Write a letter asking a candidate to appear for ageneral interview


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Mention the salary, allowances, prerequisites and other

benefits the appointee is entitled to

Request the appointee to convey his acceptance

Express the hope that the appointee will have a pleasant

association with the firm


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Letter of resignation


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When writing a resignation letter, it's important to keep your

resignation letter as simple, brief, and focused as possible. It

should also be positive.

What to Include in Your Resignation Letter

The fact that you are leaving and date when your

resignation is effective.

Thanks to your employer for the opportunities you have had

during your employment.
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Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel about it,

if you mention why you are leaving, make sure that you do

not include anything negative or disparaging about the

company, your supervisor, your co-workers, or your

subordinates.

This letter will be included in your employment file and could

be shared with potential future employers; therefore, it

should be professional and polite.


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Draft a letter of resignation by you working as

a senior manager with DCM chemicals,

Chennai


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