Apllication Letter
Do you know how to write a letter of application? You will want to write this type of letter when the job you are seeking is in another city, when you are answering an ad, or whn you mail a cover letter with your resume. The application letter is one way to get a job interview. There are two types of letters. one type is when you do not know a job exists. Your letter should show your interest in working for the firm, should list your skills an traits, and should ask about a job opening. The second type of letter is used in response to some news that a job exists. You will want to write both types to locate a job.
When you write a letter of application, you must realize that it is a sales letter. You are the product. The letter will show the skills you have to offer and try to convince the employer to consider you for the job. The employer can compare your skills and traits with the requirements of the job. you must plan your letter so it will get results. You may want to include a resume. If you do, you need to refer to it in the letter. It is important to list all your skills that may help you to get the job. Close the letter by asking for an interview. An interview will give you a chance to discuss your traits and skills for the job with the employer.
It is paramount to make a good impression wit your letter. Key your letter on a good paper that is standard size. Use white paper only. Your return adress is to be keyed above the date. in some cases, your letter may seperate from the resume. Thus, you should put your mailing address on both the letter and the resume. Did you adress the letter to a person? You should try to chek the name of the person so that you can use the exact name. You may have to call the firm to verify the name. Try to confine the letter to one page. Since you have detailed all the facts in the resume, you may just ned two or three paragraphs in the letter. Any letter style can be used, but be sure the letter is neat and centered on the page.