Present your strongest, most relevant qualifications, with an explanation of how they can benefit the organization.

I understand that a continuing writer in your station must be interested in and knowledgeable about different types of music. She must be an achiever and eager to advance professionally. On top of these, she must have the ability to write. I possess these qualifications and should like to be considered

Mention the name of the person who is well known to the reader and who has suggested that you apply for the job.

Dr. Jose P. Lamug, a U.P. professor, has informed me of an opening in your company for an accounting major who is interested in managerial accounting. I would like to be considered for the opening in your company.

When responding to a job ad, identify the publication in which the ad appeared and briefly describe how you meet each requirement stated in the ad.

Your advertisement in the June 21 issue of the Manila Bulletin attracted my attention because I believe that I have the qualifications to meet your requirements for the position.

Cite a publicized organizational achievement, contemplated change, or new procedure or product, and then link it to your desire to work for the organization.

In the last month's issue of the Women's Journal, I read an article about your intention to open a Baguio City branch office that will be needing two accountants. Please consider me as an applicant for this position.

Pose an attention-getting question that shows you understand an organization's problems, needs, or goals, and have a genuine desire to help solve, meet, or attain them.

Do you need a secretary who can speak Spanish, French, Japanese, and English fluently and who has experienced working for a prestigious firm in New York? If you do, I should like to be considered for this position.

Present one of your relevant interests or views, mention your previous experience with the organization, or cite your present status as a means of leading into a discussion of why you want to work for the organization.

My interest is people and the way to elevate their financial status. To do this, I have to apply for your Account Executive training program.

Demonstrate your flair and imagination with colorful phrasing especially if the job requires these qualities.

Before, there was imperialism. Today, there's globalization. Tomorrow, there will be fusion of all isms. But, come what may, I'm the same Juan de de la Cruz, possessing the following qualifications for the position of credit lending officer.

Is like a sales letter, where you are going to sell to your employer is yourself, your education, work experience, skills, and character.

2 Objectives

3 Classifications of Application Letter

7 Types of Opening a Paaragraphs

These are written in response to advertisements

These are based on some clues on job openings from other people or based on the writer's belief of a possible opening in the company.

An advertisement that does not reveal the identity of the employer or the specific requirements of the position. Letters like this must be brief and its writer must be cautious in giving information about himself.

The way the writer came to know of the job opening

The exact purpose of the writer

4 Types of Paragraphs

The course and practicum in production control I obtained from college enable me to examine and recommend methods of simplifying work in company projects. Additional studies on person, personnel person, relations, and business communications gave me knowledge to make an analysis and write good business reports.

For the past five years, I have been working for ELBAR Corporation, a firm which manufactures various forms of steel padlocks, keys, and doorknobs. My experience in this company has given me expertise both in inventory control and in production.

While I was finishing my course that developed in me interpersonal skills necessary for the job of PRO, I worked as a part-time receptionist at CM and Associates. My being a self-supporting student made me more persevering, hard- working, and patient-qualities that will help me make your company more progressive.

It serves as your calling card, your dossier, your official representative because it presents a general outline or summary of your experiences and qualifications with one specific purpose - to get you invited for interview.

2 Types of Resume

It is prepared for a specific type of job, as such, it does not only enumerate educational degrees but also lists subjects in college that are closely related to the job for which you are applying.

The general resumé, on the other hand, is good for unsolicited application letter because it aims at any job.

3 Formats of Resume

It is safe for people with a continuous record of employment. It presents a straightforward description of the writer's experience arranged in time sequence that proceeds from the most recent to past accomplishments.

Illustrates work experiences and abilities by skills areas in order to highlight strengths rather than specific positions or dates of employment.

Presents only the most effective aspects of the chronological and the functional resumés. Stressing the applicant's potentialities, plus his work experience, this third format is likewise good for a newly graduate applicant.

5 principles in a written resume

This contains your name, address, telephone, and the position you are applying for.

List down all the jobs you had including dates, starting from the present to the past. Give the description of the duties of every job you had. The better way of doing this is through the use of active and energetic phrases rather than dull and passive words.

If your employment experience is not rich, put education first and elaborate on this. Conversely, put experience first if this is heavier than your education. In enumerating your degrees, first, indicate your degree, second, your school, year, and the last is your major

Give their courtesy title, name, position affiliation, address, and telephone number. Those whom you have worked with like your supervisors, managers, and executives may be your references.

It is a sales tool for selling you and your resume to a perspective employer; thus, it gives information to meet the needs of the person who will hire you. A resumé is never used by itself. It must be organized to accompany a cover letter, application letter, and interview.

This type of resume is kept in a computer database made purposely for screening job applicants.