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STANDARD TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE AN APPLICATION LETTER

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HOW TO WRITE AN APPLICATION LETTER
COPIES OF APPLICATION LETTER

Most graduates now are jobless all because they are not able to meet up with job specifications.

One of the important or would i say imperative options, that would easily convince your probable employer, on why he/ she should hire you is your application letter.

Lets find out how to correctly write an application letter.

The first correspondence that you will definitely have with your possible boss is an application letter. It serves a channel for you be judged to know if your worth the interview.

Since its always a struggle to get a job, your application letter must be standard because most employers have to go through a lot of application letters for just one position.There fore one which is written correctly will increase your chances of getting a job.

Your curriculum vitae should have a summary of all your important work history, specific details about your job qualification and educational background.

Below are standard tips needed for writing your application letter;

  •  Always write your contact information at the top;

this will make it easy for your employer to view your contact address easily.also try to include as many contact info as possible;

1. Full name

2. Residential address

3. Email

4.Personal website

5. LinkedIn/Facebook profile (if they are needed for your vacancy)
  •  You must address the letter with employers name and title

This is important as it shows how far you have gone to conduct a research to get the company’s contact details.this is an added advantage to make your prospective boss invite you for an interview.

NOTE that it is not always possible to know the name of the hiring manager this can be aided by visiting social networks for example ; linkedin, facebook or twitter.
  • Your main interest should be seen in the very first paragraph

On daily basics employers read plenty of application letters. A HR manager usually see to them very quickly before deciding if your application letter will be sent, trashed or the kept heap.

NOTE; Always write your application letter in the form of a news article.  You should  therefore write a declarative statement.  Informing the HR manager that you are elated to be applying for (position name) at (company name). While writing on what  made you attracted to this vacancy, always be straight to the point and short.
  •  State where you got information about that particular job vacancy.

This is highly recommended that you should write where you find the information about this job vacancy (job site, newspaper advertisement, friend`s recommendation, etc.).

  • State exactly what ways you will be the best for the employer.

The result to this puzzle is simple. The company has a vacant job position. This problem needs to be solved. Therefore, you are the person who will have to deal with it. Check out your list of  past experiences and accomplishments carefully. Then find out a couple of examples, which indicate why you are the best  candidate for this position.

NOTE; If you have any figures and proofs to provide your possible employer with, always try to do so.
  • Review all your qualifications, strengths, and experience

Describe your important job skills and a couple of the elementary abilities that shows why you should be hired for this job. Always refer to your resume for more explanations of your skills and experience.

NOTE; Please include only the most appropriate features of your career. Write about the other fields of your interest only if they are directly relevant for your job vacancy

Round off your application letter for  with a one-sentence summary whereby you should explain why you are the faultless candidate  An important part of your application letter is to end it on the right note. It will definitely help you get the interview.

 NOTE; While explaining what value you can add to this company, always remember that you should put yourself in the HR manager`s place.
  • You should talk about how your contributions will bring benefit to the company, not vice versa.

Ask the HR manager to call you back. Do not forget to tell the hiring manager that you would be happy if given the opportunity to continue further communication about the position.

NOTE; Never request the hiring manager to contact you if he/she feels you are suitable for the job. Just show some self-confidence by informing the manager that you are ready to talk further.
  • Sign your application letter correctly

On the last line, ensure to write your name including a signature, though it is required not always. However, this sign will show your future employer that you treat the job interview very seriously.

A sample of an application letter below that you may use while composing your letter for a job interview. Please bare in mind that there are various formats of application letter, which you can easily get on the Web. You may use any of them. People often  think that if they have no job experience, nobody will hire them. Although, it is not true.

New graduates have few chances to get a well-paid job quickly. Nevertheless, many companies need fresh graduates because they have plenty of new ideas that will definitely help to improve their businesses.

There is one more advice. Always tender the truth in your application letter for any position. Below you will see an application letter sample for fresh graduate.

application letter
application letter

Finally; Now you have the necessary standard tips to write a perfect application letter for the job vacancy. Therefore, SEARCH for a job site, find a vacancy that suits you most, and write an application letter using all the methods above. Then apply for a job, reme to attach your application letter.

ALL THE BEST!

 

 

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