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A DepEd-BEAM Distance Learning Program supported by the Australian Agency for International Development

WRITING RESPONSES TO APPLICATION LETTERS

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Module 60

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Dear learner,

Hi! How are you today?

For sure, this day would be a great day for you will be writing

responses to application letters.

Have fun!

This module will give you pointers on how to write positive

responses to application letters.

An application letter is addressed to a person or company to

whom a person is applying.

Your work will be checked by your mobile teacher using

Rubrics.

To the Learner

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Go over the following application letter and write a response to

it.

60 Scout Chuatoco Roxas District, Quezon City February 27,2009

THE PERSONNEL MANAGER Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City

Sir:

I have the honor to apply as a bank teller in your company.

I am twenty-four years old and in good health. After graduating from college, I worked at Metro Bank as a teller for three years. With this adequate experiences and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, I am confident that I can be of service to your clients.

I will be very willing to report for an interview anytime should you be interested in my application. My telephone number is 371-54-59.

I shall appreciate your consideration of my application.

Respectfully yours,

DARWIN A. BOLUSAN

Are you done?

Is your response similar to this?

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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City March 15, 2009 DARWIN A. BOLUSAN 60 Scout Chuatoco Roxas District, Quezon City

SIR :

We received your application letter on March 5, 2009. We appreciate your intention of working in our bank. Please come to our office on March 20, 2009 at 9:00 am. Bring with you your other pertinent papers.

Truly yours,

ALEX R. RUIZ

Personnel Manager

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Read this application letter.

34 Mabait St. Toril, Davao City March 28, 2009

THE PRINCIPAL Dumagan Learning Center Toril, Davao City

Madam :

I have the honor to apply as a pre-school teacher in your

school.

I am twenty-three years old. I graduated with honors from

Abellon College of Education. I worked as a teacher at St. Agatha

Academy for three years. With this adequate experience, I am

confident that I can be of service to your learners.

Should you be interested in my application, you may contact

me through this telephone number: 09204356953.

Respectfully Yours,

Juana C. Reyes Applicant

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Here’s a response to the letter above.

Dumagan Learning Center (DLC) Toril, Davao City April 4,2009

JUANA C. REYES 34 Mabait St., Toril, Davao City

Miss:

We received your application letter on April 2, 2009.

Please come for an interview and class demonstration on

April 10, 2009.

Very truly yours,

Lucia Dumagan

Principal

When did Mrs. Lucia C. Dumagan receive Juana C. Reyes’

application letter?

Mrs. Lucia C. Dumagan received the application letter of Juana

C. Reyes on April 2, 2009.

Did Mrs. Dumagan consider Juana’s application letter? What did

she tell Juana to do?

Yes, Mrs. Dumagan considered Juana’s answer. She told her to

come to DLC on April 10, 2009 for an interview and class

demonstration.

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These are the things to remember in writing a letter of response:

1. Observe proper margins on both sides of the paper.

2. Write the complete address of the sender and the date of the

letter in the heading.

3. Put a comma after the greeting and the closing or

complimentary close.

4. Indent every paragraph of the letter.

5. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word of the

complimentary close.

6. Align the signature with the complimentary close and the

heading.

Write a response to this letter. Use the rubrics at the ned of this

module as reference.

Masaya St. Padada Davao del Sur February 8,2009

THE DIRECTOR St. Judith’s General Hospital Superhighway, Digos City

SIR :

May I have the honor to apply as a medical technologist in your

reputable hospital.

I am twenty-years old and a licensed medical technologist and a

graduate of Santos Medical School. Attached herewith are my resume and

transcript of records detailing my educational background and college

grades. You can readily note that I worked as medical technologist in St.

Therese Medical Center.

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Please allow me to discuss my qualifications with you. You can

contact me through this telephone number: 552-6978.

Respectfully yours,

Lito S. Abyas Applicant

Are you done?

Ask your mobile teacher to check your work.

Here’s another application letter. Write a response to it applying

the pointers you’ve learned earlier. Refer to the rubrics at the end of

this module.

Talino St, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur April 2, 2009

THE DIRECTOR Human Resource Management Office Masipag Janitorial Services

SIR :

I would like to apply as a janitor in your agency.

I am twenty-years old. I am a high school graduate of Sta. Cruz

National High School. I have worked under Masigla Janitorial Services for

five years. With that sufficient experience, I can assure you of my

commitment to my service.

Please contact me through 553-6542.

Respectfully yours,

Alonso Magno Applicant

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Responding to application letters is a sign of politeness.

One should remember these pointers in writing a

response to application letters.

1. Observe proper margins.

2. Write the complete address of the sender and the

date of the letter in the heading.

3. Put a comma after the greeting and the closing.

4. Indent every paragraph.

5. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word of the

complimentary close.

6. Align the signature with the complimentary close and

heading.

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Write a response to this application letter. Refer to the criteria

indicated in the rubrics.

Mahusay St., Sulop Davao del Sur August 6, 2009

THE PRINCIPAL Diwa Elementary School Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur

SIR :

I would like to apply as a Library - Aide of our school because I

love books. I want to encourage my fellow students to read books as

much as I do.

I am a grade six student with good grades.

I will be very glad if you will consider my application.

Respectfully yours,

Marie V. Likas

Student Applicant

Are you done?

Ask your mobile teacher to check your work.

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Pedro C. Asoy wanted to continue his studies by working in a

food chain. Read his application letter and write a response to it.

Refer to the rubric for guidance.

58 Liyag St, Matina Davao City August 7,2009 THE MANAGER Human Resource Department McJolly Philippines Bankerohan, Davao City

Sir:

I have the honor to apply as a crew in your company.

I am nineteen years old and a student of Enhance Academy

taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM). I have good

scholastic records and I am confident that I can be of service to your

company.

I will be very willing to come for an interview at your most

convenient time. My mobile phone number is 09124867923.

I shall appreciate your consideration of my application letter.

Respectfully yours,

Juancho I. Cayos Applicant

Are you done?

Ask your mobile teacher to check your work.

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RUBRICS ON RESPONSES TO APPLICATION LETTER

Criteria

Excellent

4

Very good

3

Good 2

Poor 1

Strategies in the development of ideas.

Consistently uses variety of strategic competencies in the development of ideas.

Usually uses variety of strategic competencies in the development of ideas.

Sometimes uses variety of strategic competencies in the development of ideas.

Rarely uses variety of strategic competencies in the develop ment of ideas

Knowledge of English Grammar and Proper Usage

Consistently apply knowledge of English Grammar, structure, proper usage and mechanics in writing.

Usually applies knowledge of English Grammar, structure, proper usage and mechanics in writing.

Sometimes applies knowledge of English Grammar, structure, proper usage and mechanics in writing.

Rarely applies knowledge of English grammar, structure, proper usage and mechanics in writing.

Coherence and Cohesion.

Consistently applies appropriate connectives and cohesive markers and expressions.

Usually applies appropriate connectives and cohesive markers and expressions.

Sometimes applies appropriate connectives and cohesive markers and expressions.

Rarely applies appropriate connectives and cohesive markers and expressions

Answer Key

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