job application letter
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ULAB 2032ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
COURSE : DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SECTION : 02-DDPA (37)
LECTURER : MRS. HANIZAH BINTI ISHAK
DATE : 2nd DECEMBER 2014
WHAT ISJOB APPLICATION
LETTER??
Job application letter is send / uploaded together with your resume when your apply a job.
The purpose of job application letter :
• As an explanation to your employers why you are qualified for the position.
• Why you should be short-list for an interview.
EMPLOYER CONTACT INFORMATION
DATE
SALUTATION
SUBJECT LINE
FIRST PARAGRAPH
MIDDLE PARAGRAPH (S)
FINAL PARAGRAPH
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
FORMAT
FORMAT
oAPPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
• Name
• Postal Address
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
FORMAT
o DATE
• at the left side
Cont.
FORMAT
o EMPLOYER CONTACT INFORMATION
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Postal Address
Cont.
FORMAT
o SALUTATION
• A salutation is a greeting used in a letter.
The most common form of salutation in a
letter is Dear followed by the recipient's
given name or title.
Example
• Dear Dato’/ Mr./ Ms. First Name, Last Name,
( Dear Sir/ Madam if name is unknown )
Cont.
FORMAT
SUBJECT LINE- Subject Line of your letter is to let the employer know what you are interested to apply.
Example
- APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF DRAUGHTMAN
Cont.
FIRST PARAGARAPH
1) Purpose of writing
2) The position you are applying for
3) Where you find the job listing
4) The name of a mutual contact
5) How you come to know of the vacancy
MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)
1) What you have to offer
2) How your qualifications match the
job you are applying for
3) Interpret your resume
FINAL PARAGRAPH
1) Conclude your application letter
2) Include information on how you will
follow-up
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
EXAMPLE:
• Normally will be sign by the applicant.
• Complimentary close must be at the left side of the letter .
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
DATE
EMPLOYER CONTACT INFORMATION
SUBJECT LINE
SALUTATION
FIRST PARAGRAPH
MIDDLE PARAGRAP
H
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
FINAL PARAGRAPH
THANK YOU