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WRITING AN APPLICATIO N LETTER PREPARED BY: HAZEL ANN TUZON APPLICATION LETTER An application letter is a formal document that introduces you to a potential employer and expresses your interest in a specific job or position. It's often accompanied by your resume and serves as a way to h...

WRITING AN APPLICATIO N LETTER PREPARED BY: HAZEL ANN TUZON APPLICATION LETTER An application letter is a formal document that introduces you to a potential employer and expresses your interest in a specific job or position. It's often accompanied by your resume and serves as a way to highlight your qualifications and skills that make you a good fit for the role. PURPOSE 01 Introduce yourself Highlight your OF WRITING 02 qualifications AN 03 Explain your interest APPLICATIO 04 Differentiate yourself N LETTER 05 Provide context  PARTS OF AN APPLICATIO N LETTER 1.) Heading 2.) Inside Address 3.) Salutation  4.) Body of the letter In this part, you may convey all the messages you want your reader to undestand  Suggestions in making and organizing of the body of the A.First Paragraph-letter (Baraceros, attract the attention of the employer 2013) 1st sentence The way the writer came to know of the job opening. (From whom or from what publication, advertisement or any source of information did you learn the job opening?) Example: My past professor, Dr. Nora Garcia, has informed me of an opening in your company for an accounting major who is interested in Managerial Accounting.  Example: I shoul like to be considered in this position B.) Second Paragraph- create the employers' interest or desire in your application by indicating your educational attainment. Example: I am a recent graduate of the University of Nova. The accounting courses and training I obtained from this institution stressed up-to-date procedures, principles, and theories that will enable me to have expertise in the job I am applying for. C.) Third Paragraph- indicate your work experience and training sessions attended Example: For almost five years, I have worked in the accounting department of CCP Accounting Firm. My experience in this company gave me a lot of knowledge about the techniques and terminology particular to this job. During this period, I also worked as a part-time accountant at Seaside Corporation. My past experience in these two companies will help me adjust to your program in a D.) Fourth Paragraph -—personal attitudes, interests,qualities, activities towards the job Example: To have a chance to get into a higher phase of accounting, I plan to push E.) Fifth Paragraph- to make the employer believe that you are the right person the company has been looking for Example: Enclosed is my resumé to give you a more detailed information F.) Sixth Paragraph —urge the employer to act on your application letter by requesting for an interview Example: May I have a personal interview? You can reach throgh this telephone number - 987-67- 32. 5.) Complimentary Close 6.) Signature Key Tips for Effective Application Letters 1.) Formal Language— 6.) Persuasive— Avoid slang or informal Highlight your words 2.) Conciseness:—One strengths confidently page maximum 7.) Relevant Skills— 3.) Show your value 4.) Get to the point Focus on skills and 5.) Customization—Tailor it experiences that to the specific job and match the job company description 8.) Show respect for the  Common Mistakes to Avoid in Application Letters You must avoid: A.) Using Generic Letters B.) Focusing on Personal Desires C.) Avoid sounding arrogant—Be confident but humble. CONCLUSIO N