Hello guys, welcome back to my channel, Writing Practices. Today, we are going to learn how to write an application letter. What is an application letter? A letter of application is yet another name for a cover letter or job application letter. You submit it with your resume to apply for jobs.
It's a one-page letter intended to explain why you're a perfect fit for the advertised position. Here. Writing practices will show you how to write an application letter step by step.
First of all, write your full name as the header of the letter. And then, write your home address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and your email address. This is a modern style of writing an application letter.
So you just put your personal details as the header of the letter. And then, write the date today. It is the date you write the letter. For the next, write the recipient's full name. Write the title or position in the company.
And write the company name. Now, you can continue by writing the address of the company or the office. Write also the city, state, and the zip code. Now.
you can open the letter with Dear Sir or Madam or Dear Mr or Ms followed by the recipient's last name. In the first paragraph, this is about introduction. Here, tell the recipient where did you get the information about the job vacancy.
and write how you are eligible for the job. When a company opens a job vacancy, there must be some eligibilities. Here, make it to one sentence that you are eligible, like mention your job experience and the same mission with the company, for example. In the second paragraph, This is the body of the letter.
Write your job experiences. It is highly recommended if you mention the ones that are in line with the job you applied and tell more about your previous job. like what you were doing, how good it was, what you learned from the company, and what skills you got from the previous job. And for the closing paragraph, tell the recipient that you attached your resume along with this application letter. and close the letter with sincerely your signature and your full name.
So guys, that's how you write an application letter for a job. I hope this video helpful for you. Good luck!