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Job Application Letters

To learn how to Organize job application letters. Catch the reader’s interest even when the company isn’t planning to hire. Show that you have the qualifications for the job. Job Application Letters. To learn how to Persuade the employer that you’re in the very top group of applicants.

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Job Application Letters

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  1. To learn how to Organize job application letters. Catch the reader’s interest even when the company isn’t planning to hire. Show that you have the qualifications for the job. Job Application Letters

  2. To learn how to Persuade the employer that you’re in the very top group of applicants. Use information about the company effectively in your letter. Job Application Letters

  3. Start by answering these questions: What kind of letter should I use? How are the two letters different? What parts of the two letters are the same? Should I use T-letters? Job Application Letters

  4. Start by answering these questions: How long should my letter be? How do I create the right tone? The company wants an e-mail application. What should I do? Job Application Letters

  5. In the Letter, Focus on • Major requirements of the job. • Points that separate you from other applicants. • Points that show your knowledge of the organization. • Qualities that every employer values.

  6. To Make the Letter Professional • Use a standard font. • Address your letter to a specific person. • Don’t mention relatives’ names. • Omit unnecessary personal information. • In general, use a conservative style. • Edit and proofread carefully.

  7. Types of Application Letters • Solicited • You know the company is hiring. • Jobs are likely advertised. • Sometimes you learn of openings through word of mouth. • Unsolicited • You don’t know the company is hiring. • These help you tap into the “hidden job market.”

  8. Solicited Letter Pattern • State that you are applying for the job. • Phrase the job title as the source phrased it. • Develop major qualifications in detail. • Develop other qualifications, even if the source didn’t ask for them. • Ask for an interview.

  9. Prospecting Letter Pattern • Create a bridge between the attention-getter and your qualifications. • Focus on what you know and can do. • Develop your strong points in detail. • Ask for an interview.

  10. In Both Letters continued • Show knowledge of the company and position. • Refer to your résumé and ask for an interview. • Use a full page. • Use a second page if necessary. • Use you-attitude. • Use positive emphasis.

  11. For E-Mail Letters • Tell what word-processing program your scannable résumé is in. • Put the job number or title in your subject line and first paragraph. • Create the letter in a word processor, spell check, then cut and paste into e-mail.

  12. For E-Mail Letters continued • Don’t use all capital letters. • Don’t use smiley faces or other “emoticons.” • Put your name and e-mail address at the end.

  13. T-Letters • Use a T-letter if the employer prefers it. • To create • Determine job duties and how you match them. • Use bullet points to highlight duties and your skills. • Use a solicited or unsolicited introduction. • Ask for an interview.

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