Writing Application Letter And Resume Flashcards
• is a personal sales letter.
• it is about selling your skills, services, and personality to your prospective employer
Application Letter
Principles involved in Writing an Application Letter
- Attract Favorably
- Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
- Stimulate action
• The letter should be neatly typed and should be very businesslike, because the
appearance of the letter speaks of the writer. It is a mirror of his personality and
style.
Attract favorably
• Write an introductory part that contains the purpose of the letter, where or how
you learned of the vacancy and a summary statement of his special qualification.
Attract Favorably
• Offer support to the statement indicated in the introductory paragraph.
Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
• Emphasize the highlights of his educ. background and experiences.
Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
• Use concrete words to enable the employer to make his own conclusion.
Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
• Make a clear natural interest in the position as a result of his qualification and
training, and makes his statement sound as useful as possible.
Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
Indicates the qualification summary (resume sheet). It is in the 3rd paragraph
where he has to transmit the qualification summary and supplement it with some
personal sales messages.
Create interest, desire and to convince the reader
• The conclusion of your application of your application letter.
Stimulate action
• Bid for an interview at the most convenient time of the employer.
Stimulate Action
• serves as your ticket for employment. It is a written marketing tool that briefly summarizes
your skills, abilities, experiences, and education.
Resume
• PURPOSE: For the employer to appraise the applicant’s qualifications upon which to
decide whether he/she merits an interview.
Resume
Parts of resume
Name
Adress
Email
Contact Number
Professional objective
Skills
Work Experience
Educ Background
Awards and other activities
Personal Info
References
an introductory part that contains the
purpose of the letter.
where or how
you learned of the vacancy
a summary statement of his special qualification.