An example of a letter is 72 Smith Street Homeville 1234 3 March 2000 The Manager Presentations Are Us PO Box 782 Showtown 4321 Dear Sir/Madam Please accept my application for the positi[r]
(1)Tips on writing an Application Letter Writing a Job Application Your application is the first contact you will have with an employer The employer will use it to help decide if you are suitable for the job and if they would like to give you an interview It is most important to take time and care with your application Make it look good and make sure all the information is clear and easy to read Make sure you use paper that is size A4 The Application Letter There are many ways you can write a letter for a job One way is, your address, phone number and the date must be on the letter Always address the letter to the person named in the add If there is no name mentioned write Sir/Madam or phone the company and get the correct name When you write the letter put in the following information Contents Refer to the job and where and when you saw it advertised Put in any information about work you have done before Give your telephone number in the letter Close your letter by saying how suitable you are for the job If your letter starts with Sir/Madam, always end with Yours faithfully If you start with a person's name end Yours sincerely Sign your name and have your name printed underneath An example of a letter is 72 Smith Street Homeville 1234 March 2000 The Manager Presentations Are Us PO Box 782 Showtown 4321 Dear Sir/Madam Please accept my application for the position of Sales Representative as advertised in the Showtown News on 14 February 2007 I am currently working as a Sales Representative for Homeway Productions and am keen to obtain a full time position I hold a certificate in Sales and am prepared to undergo further training if (2) necessary Please find enclosed my résumé in support of my application I am confident my skills and previous work experience will enable me to perform the duties of the position well I am available for an interview at a time convenient to you and can be contacted by telephone on (05) 7286 3159 Yours faithfully Sarah Smith Writing an application letter Page When you apply for a job with an application form there is no need to send a letter If you are sending a CV it is normal to include a covering letter Sometimes a letter is all you need for a job application The job advertisement will always tell you how to apply A letter for a job application is a very important letter The way you present the letter is your first introduction to the person who could be your new employer As luck would have it, there is a standard format for this kind of (3) letter, and this makes the letter much easier to write There are four basic pieces of information you need to include in a covering letter for a job application Name the job you are applying for and where you found out about it For example, name the newspaper where the ad appeared and the date when it was printed Include some information about yourself This is not necessary if you are including a CV Give the name, address and phone number of two people who will recommend you to the potential employer It is best if one of these is a personal referee and one is a work referee State the times when you will be available for an interview Page Below is an example of a covering letter that could be sent without a CV The arrangement or format of the page should always be the same as this Mountjoy Drive Cork 8908907 Handy Motors Dublin Street Cork 11/12/03 Dear Sirs, (4) I wish to apply for the job of mechanic as advertised in the Evening Herald of 9/12/03 I am 26 years old and have just moved to the area I am eager to start work and get settled as quickly as possible I finished my mechanics apprenticeship years ago and have been working in a busy garage since then I have an NCVA certificate in Motor mechanics I am reliable and I like to work hard I think you would find me a valuable worker I enclose the following names as referees: Mary Murray Bill Caldwell Principal Director Inver College CMS Motors Dublin Dublin 01 3453456 01 6786789 I am available for interview at your convenience Yours faithfully, _ William O’Connor Why is an application letter important? How many pieces of information are needed in a covering letter? How many referees you need to have? Fill in the missing words in the writing below The words are in the box below the writing Look up the following words in your dictionary and try to write a sentence using the word Comprehension Page Name the _ _ _ you are applying for and where you found out about it For example, name the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (5) where the ad appeared and the date when it was printed Include some _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ about yourself This is not necessary if you are _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a CV Give the name, address and _ _ _ _ _ number of two people who will _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ you to the potential employer It is best if one of these is a personal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and one is a work referee State the times when you will be available for an _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ information including referee interview job newspaper recommend phone Referee potential job employer Page Writing letters is an art in itself, although people say it is a dying art There are two types of letters, formal and informal A formal letter is the kind of letter you would send with a job application or to the bank manager! An informal letter is a letter you would write to a friend or relation In a formal letter there are rules about how the greeting and the goodbye should be written If you use the person’s name, for example, Dear Santa Claus, then you should end the letter, Yours sincerely, followed by your (6) name If you not know the person’s name and you write Dear Sir or Madam, then you should end the le Follow Us: Toll-free number: 1-877-353-3962 Support number: 1-518-935-2775 Status Online Brilliant Resume Is the Key to Success in Getting the Job of Your Dream! We will 100% help you to get a job of your dream and make an employer to choose exactly you! Your resume will fetch you interview invitations to the best companies! You will get a well-paid and prestigious job you deserve! or Learn more (7) Home Our Abo Order FA Blo Serv ut now Q g ices Us EMail : Ord er #: Forgot user data? 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The next paragraph should talk about your abilities Tell why you are a good person for that particular' job The final paragraph should contain two items: a request for an appointment at the employer's convenience and information about when and how you can be reached If you think the boss wants an MBA and you haven't got it, don't mention your education Does this mean that you should lie? No, it only means that you shouldn't volunteer information that might be considered in a negative light Be specific, focus on how good you are and don't say anything that might be viewed as negative Most important, ask for an interview Tailor your application as closely as possible to the known or probable requirements of the job you seek That may be difficult if you are sending out hundreds of applications Use a series of wellwritten letters, each of which (11) highlights your strengths relative to a specific set of hiring requirements, and whenever possible, personally addressed Tips: A good application letter should: Be personal ( have the name and position to whom it is addressed) Give the reason of applying for a particular company Be persuasive, i.e written according to AIDA formula: “Attention-InterestDesire-Action Use simple and direct language Have perfect spelling, punctuation and grammar; no typing errors are admitted Have ethic attractive layout Be printed/written on top quality paper Be short (one page long), standard and businesslike Be original, photocopies are unacceptable Another Sample Letter (12) Dear Ms Jones, I would like to apply for the position of trainee manager advertised in today’s Morning Post I enclose my CV as requested I am in the final year of a Management Studies course at Newton Business College, and am currently writing a report on management problems associated with large companies on large industrial estates I feel that the work I have done for this project will equip me well for the post I have also gained useful relevant experience during work placements with large companies during my course Furthermore, I believe that I have the skills of organization and leadership necessary to make a success of this job: I have demonstrated these skills in my achievements as captain of Newton Tennis Club and secretary of the Newton Youth Enterprise Group I hope that you consider my application suitable and look forward to hearing from you soon Yours faithfully, Sue Dent (13) In many ways, fitness is synonymous to health Modern living requires good health and to achieve such state, a person must stay fit Good health and fitness are interrelated When a person is fit, then that person is considered healthy; and if a person is healthy, his or her fitness level naturally goes up But if fitness only pertains to health it's inadequate Have you heard about the Evolution Theory? It states that only the fit of all species can survive and pass their genes So fitness is not entirely about health; you should also suit the environment that you live, anytime and anywhere Therefore, a person should be able to adapt to any environment in order to survive, together with proper fitness exercises Oftentimes, people disregard the importance of fitness They overlook their responsibility to stay fit at all times Perhaps they don't know the benefits of 'anytime fitness' Life holds a lot of pleasure for individuals; but if you're always ill you can't enjoy such pleasures of life Is fitness anytime possible? Well, of course it is; just look on the positive and bright things in life You will surely improve your life, look fresher, don't fear any form of infection, and no worries if your car broke down; at least you get to walk an extra few blocks before reaching your home AdChoices Think of every situation as an opportunity to stay fit and this is the key to fitness anytime You can make the most out of your independence, have peace of mind, and you're quite confident that you can handle everything Training for fitness focuses primarily on the different groups of muscles of every human being; this results to muscular fitness, aerobic fitness, and increases stability and flexibility There are other factors to consider before deciding to a physical activity, like your physical capability Do check with your doctor before performing any activity that requires physical strength Aerobic exercises are of different kinds You can running, dancing, swimming, or even cycling Make sure that you limit your exercise to about 30-40 minutes every day In order for your muscles to exude endurance and strength, focus more on muscular fitness You can better enhance your muscular fitness if you some strength training; this will result to an (14) increase in mass of your lean muscles Related to your muscle strength's core are balance and stability Do exercises that can help in making your muscles tough, especially for your trunk area With fitness training, you can also achieve flexibility By doing exercise like pulling and stretching, your muscles can function in its widest possible range You can try tai chi or yoga, they are great stretching exercises Another important factor is eating a well-balanced diet With all these factors present, you can totally experience fitness anytime and anywhere (15)