Writing The Application Letter / Career development
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The document provides a comprehensive guide on writing effective application letters, emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself and targeting organizations. It outlines key components of application letters, including structure, content, and personal motivation, along with dos and don'ts for each type of letter. The document encourages thorough preparation, research, and follow-up strategies to enhance employability.
![STRONG OPENING STATEMENTS!
I am excited to see a strong potential fit between the
Management Consultant position you posted in …[where]
on …[when] and my previous experience.
Your posting for a Controller indicated requirements that
closely match my background and expertise. I have enclosed
my CV to provide a summary of my qualifications and
background for your personal review.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/writingtheapplicationlettercareerdevelopmenttraining2013-130313073112-phpapp01/85/Writing-The-Application-Letter-Career-development-16-320.jpg)
![This is a strong
CLOSING statement
I look forward to meeting with you to learn more about
the [title] position and discuss your objectives, and how I can
contribute to the success of your department. In the
meantime, please feel free to contact me should you
require any further information or if you have any questions.
Yours Sincerely,](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/writingtheapplicationlettercareerdevelopmenttraining2013-130313073112-phpapp01/85/Writing-The-Application-Letter-Career-development-25-320.jpg)
Writing The Application Letter / Career development
- 1. Writing The Application Letter by Elisabeth Dols-De Rooij areer Development
- 2. “To live is to choose, but to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.‖ Kofi Annan 1938 - present
- 3. Training outline Discussion Key Questions to ask yourself Planning Producing and Completing 2 types of application letters Lay out letter: Intro – Core – Close (Template) Transitions and style of writing Targeting organizations: How? The application letter do‘s & don‘ts Personal Questions
- 4. Discussion ___________________________ Which one is more important to the employer: your CV or your application letter? Why? True or False? ―Past performance predicts future behaviour.‖ Question: How employable are you?
- 5. KEY QUESTIONS to ask Yourself _______________________________ What is my motivation? Which career objective do I want to achieve? Where can I best apply my skills and qualifications? Which companies match my drive? In other words: What can I do for them?
- 6. Fear no question Kirsty MacCulloch is a senior project manager at Hobsons/GET Graduate Recruitment, the market leader in student recruitment marketing and management. Source: JobSite Be My Interviewer
- 7. Match Your competencies Your experience Your interests With the company‘s competencies experience interests
- 8. “Know thyself.” Socrates 470 BC – 399 BC
- 9. 75% Planning Writing 25% Completing 1.Preparation 2. Production 3. Development
- 10. The Application Letter = Your Motivation
- 11. ACT NOW Remember that you are responsible for explicitly communicating your value to the employer.
- 12. Writing Aids Cover Letter Template & Transitions
- 13. Application Letters Types A. Cover Letter B. Speculative letter
- 14. A. Cover letter The opportunity to sell yourself to employer To say WHY your CV or letter of application is worth reading Use it to highlight your enthusiasm, your suitability for the job. Emphasise your strenghts and skills.
- 15. Cover letter - Intro Clearly structures: WHAT you‘re applying for – the job title and WHERE you saw the advert Example: In reference to…
- 16. STRONG OPENING STATEMENTS! I am excited to see a strong potential fit between the Management Consultant position you posted in …[where] on …[when] and my previous experience. Your posting for a Controller indicated requirements that closely match my background and expertise. I have enclosed my CV to provide a summary of my qualifications and background for your personal review.
- 17. Cover letter – The Core Clearly structures your motivation: WHY the job interests you WHY you want to work for this organization in particular Example: “My interest goes out to your organization ever since…“
- 18. This is a strong Core Statement! Your company intrigues me as an organization that realizes the importance of inspiring teams to reach new heights, which is the very type of vision that has defined and propelled my career.
- 19. The Core - Emphasizes WHY you are suitable for the position Elaborate on the information in your CV by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities Match your skills to the position‘s specification, using the same key words where possible.
- 20. The Core – Relates to The company’s Vision – Mission statement!
- 21. MISSION STATEMENTS ―Setting the standard in helping our customers manage their financial future.‖ ―…to play a key role in international education in the field of management of transition processes in culturally diverse organizations. ―It‘s Your World.‖
- 22. Cover letter – The Close *Remember to end positively and enthusiastically* include ***Call to Action!***
- 23. The Close - Examples THE OPEN CLOSE ―Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting with you soon.‖ THE CONFIDENT CLOSE ―I am confident and willing to answer any questions you may have in order to ensure compliance with your requirements and high standards. ―
- 24. The Close – Call to Action Example: ―Please visit my Linkedin account http://www.linkedin.com/pub/elisabeth-dols/13/a68/433 to learn more about my experience and connections. Or, feel free to browse my website www.communication- realization.com to find out more about my career objective.‖
- 25. This is a strong CLOSING statement I look forward to meeting with you to learn more about the [title] position and discuss your objectives, and how I can contribute to the success of your department. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me should you require any further information or if you have any questions. Yours Sincerely,
- 26. B. Speculative Letter • Tailored to a specific organization • Addressed to a named individual
- 27. The Speculative Letter Should be clearly structured to cover: • the kind of work you are looking for; • why you want to work for this organization in particular; • why you are suitable; • highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities from your Resume. Remember to sound positive and enthusiastic
- 28. Targeting organizations When should I use this approach? Try this with organizations that You would really like to work for – Let them know about you Use recruitment agencies or word of mouth to fill vacancies Don‘t have to advertise because they receive so many speculative applications
- 29. Shortlist organization(s) Focus on • what kind of positions they have that are of interest to you • what their requirements are in terms of qualifications, work experience and skills • why they interest you as a potential employer • finding out who you should approach within the organization.
- 30. How? • Research the job Check out what the job you'd like actually entails. Use careers information, web searches, Blogs, recruitment literature, job advertisements and job descriptions. • Analyse your skills Analyse your skills, experience and personal work requirements to be sure they match what is required to do the job.
- 31. Contact your chosen organization(s) • Finally, you need to write a speculative letter to accompany your CV and send it to the employers you have decided to target. • Indicating that you know something about the company shows that you are interested in the employer.
- 32. Follow up! If you don't hear from them, wait 5 working days, then follow up with a telephone call. Ask if they have received your letter and CV and ask to discuss its content further.
- 33. Writing The application letter – In short Be Clear - Content Check Grammar & Spelling Edit Proofread 100x or Let Someone Else Proofread For You
- 34. “With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high.” Ayrton Senna 1960 – 1994
- 35. Application Letter Do’s Include the addressee‘s full name, title, company name, and company address Include your own full name, address, and contact information Use a formal greeting (Mr., Ms., Dr.) – use formal language throughout the letter Mention how you found out about the position
- 36. Application Letter Do’s continued Be clear, objective and persuasive — rather than simply describing your background Be positive in tone, content and expectations Use transitions appropriately Check Properties in MsWord! Keep copies of everything you send (create a filing system) Follow up after five business days.
- 37. Application Letter Don’ts Don’t: write a long letter—shorter is better (2 pages max) address the person by first name unless you know him or her personally and have permission to do so write more than three/four paragraphs (intro, core, closing) forget to personally sign the letter (or type your name)
- 38. Application Letter Don’ts Don’t: use contractions (I‘m, I‘d, you‘ll) don‘t mix up UK and US spelling. use flashy stationery (unless you‘re applying for a highly creative job) use slang.
- 39. Consider all skills involved • Prospecting: company research • Networking: initiating, leading, selling • Writing: Resume & Cover Letter • Listening: interpreting, analysing • Convincing: public speaking, expertise • Trusting: Your Self
- 40. “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” Excerpt from ‗Invictus‘ first published in 1888 in Henley's Book of Verses
- 43. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!