How to write an effective job application
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This document provides guidance on how to write an effective job application letter. It outlines the key components of an application, including preparing by listing your skills against job requirements, writing the letter by highlighting your strengths and why you are a good fit for the role, and finishing by summarizing your qualifications and inviting the employer to contact you. The document also includes tips, such as researching the company, avoiding inappropriate language, and proofreading for errors. A sample application letter is included.
![A few more Tips
◎Don’t write ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ which is traditional.
Instead use ‘Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name]’ or ‘Dear
Hiring Manager’.
◎Keep it brief. Don’t give a lot of detail.
◎Research well about the hiring manager and the
organization.
◎Avoid inappropriate language such as slang.
◎Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation
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How to write an effective job application
- 2. Table of contents ◎Acknowledgement ◎Introduction: Job Application ◎Our Process ◎Preparing your Letter ◎Writing your Letter ◎Finishing up your Letter ◎A few Tips ◎Sample Application ◎Credits
- 3. Acknowledgement We would like to thank our teacher Mr. Ayushman Banerjee sir and Mrs. Nira Konar ma’am for his excellent guidance and immense support, throughout this presentation. A special note of thanks to our friends and classmates, who directly or indirectly helped us in making this presentation a success.
- 4. What is JOB appliaction? Its is a cover letter that has to be sent or uploaded with your resume when applying for jobs. While your ‘Resume’ offers a history of your work experience and skills, the job application letter you send to an employer explains why you are qualified for the position and should be selected for an interview.
- 5. Let your light shine bright.
- 6. Our process is easy Preparing Your Letter Writing Your Letter Finishing Up Your Letter
- 7. “It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career.” -Carlton Fisk
- 8. 1. Preparing Your Letter ◎Grab a rough piece of paper and make two columns: Left column ‘Requirements’ and Right column ‘My Skills’. All the points of interest should correlate to the job. ◎Start adding your contact information at the top aligned to the left including: ◉Name ◉Address ◉Phone Number ◉Email address ◉Personal website (if you have one) ◉Linkedln profile
- 9. Preparing Your Letter (Cont.) ◎Include company's information just below your information aligned to the right. It include the name of the employer to whom you are applying for the job, his title, name of the company and address. ◎Address your letter to the person to whom you are writing by writing ‘Dear …….’
- 10. 2. Writing Your Letter ◎ Write a short and specific paragraph with what you are attracted to the job. ◎ State where you found the position to which you are applying. ◎ Explain why hiring you will benefit the employer. There’s a reason this position is open, and you’re appropriate for this position by solving their problem.
- 11. Writing Your Letter (Cont.) ◎ Briefly summarize your strengths, qualifications and experience. For the second paragraph. ◎ For the above step, refer to your CV or resume and point out the highlighted aspects of your career. ◎ Paint a picture of yourself that’s not on your resume or CV in one or two sentences.
- 12. 3. Finishing Up Your Letter ◎Briefly summarize why you're the perfect candidate for the job in one sentence explaining what you can contribute to the company. ◎Invite the hiring manager to contact you showing that you would love to get this golden opportunity. ◎End the application by signing off. Use ‘Yours sincerely’ or something like ‘Best Wishes’.
- 13. A few more Tips ◎Don’t write ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ which is traditional. Instead use ‘Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name]’ or ‘Dear Hiring Manager’. ◎Keep it brief. Don’t give a lot of detail. ◎Research well about the hiring manager and the organization. ◎Avoid inappropriate language such as slang. ◎Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation carefully.
- 14. A few more Tips (Cont). ◎Never copy paste application letters. This always looks unprofessional and like a spam. ◎Don’t do over top! You can’t be an expert in everything. ◎Explain that the new organization can benefit from your previous experiences. ◎Keep a copy of the letter with you. ◎Capitalize your own name. ◎Don’t repeat yourself . ◎A last recheck of the application before finalizing.
- 15. Sample
- 16. Credits Special thanks to all those who made and released these awesome resources: ◎Presentation template by SlidesCarnival ◎Images by pngtree ◎Information by wikiHow