have received your invitation for your birthday party on 25 September, 20XX at 5 p.m. at Hotel Riyat. | am extremely sorry for my inability to attend the party as | am not available at the station. Wishing you a very happy birthday in advance. Yours lovingly Manoj/Mini PRACTICE QUESTIONS You as Mr. Vikram write a informal reply regretting your inability to attend the celebrations of 25th anniversary of Mrs. and Mr. Sharma due to some prior engagement. 2.You are Shaan/Shruti of C-29, Pragati Vihar. You have received an invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of a newly opened shop of your friend Karan. Write a informal reply regretting you inability to attend the ceremony. 3.You are Varun/Veena of 23, Ramesh Nagar Delhi. Your friend Neeraj has invited you for a party to celebrate his good board result and admission to a prestigious college. Draft a informal reply accepting the invitation. 4.Rohit has got success in CBSE-PMT. He wants to celebrate his admission to Shivaji Medical College, Nagpur by throwing a party to his friends. Write an informal invitation giving details of venue, time and date. Do not exceed 50 words 5.You are Aakash/Varsha. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend’s sister during summer vacation. Respond to the invitation, regretting your inability to attend it. LETTER WRITING Application for Job ‘An application for job is addressed to the prospective employer. A job application is an official form that employers ask all applicants to fill up a position/vacancy in their company/ firm/institute. A job application demands a formal and precise treatment and helps employers to easily compare the background and work experience of each applicant. Alternate Definition: An official form and materials that one submits to be considered for a job. Application for job comes under long writing composition (120-150words) and carries 5 marks. Sender's address 69Date Receiver's address Subject Salutation Complimentary close Content 01 mark 02 marks Expression: Grammatical accuracy, structure, usage of appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style 01 mark 01 mark Total 05 marks, Job Application Cover Letter Bio Data/ Resume/ CV information about the job. post you wish to apply. your qualifications, &strengths Para 2: offer your candidature menti Para 1: begin mentioning the source of (e.g. Advertisement in a Newspaper), along with the date. Also mention the 8 experiences Para 3: make a reference to Bio-data and other documents that you have enclosed. End the content on a positive note like: anticipating a favourable response The format of cover letter is same as of a jided formal letter and comprises of : Personal Details Quali Experience References Sender's address Name. Date (expanded form) Father’s Name Receiver's address Date of Birth Subject Gender Salutations (Sir/ Madam ) Nationality Content : Educational Qualification: {tabular form) Board/ | percentage University S.N | Course ‘Complimentary Close: (Yours sincerely/faithfully/truly) Experience ‘Signature (Name beneath the signature) Languages Known Achievements Contact address/ Email 70References: LIST OF A FEW PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. Education: Primary Teacher +2 D.Ed /TTC Trained Graduate Teacher B.A/Bsc B.Ed Post Graduate Teacher M.A/M.Sc/M.Com Bed Assistant Professor/B.Ed. College Lecture | M.A/M.sc/M.Com. NET/ M.Ed. Coach B.P.ED Physician pes / MD Surgeon Ms Dentist BDs Nursing B. Sc, MSc nursing Designing Fashion/ Interior/ Web Management/ Marketing BBA, M.Com MBA Engineering BE/BTech ME/ M.Tech Architecture B.Arch ‘Computer Application ‘BCA, MCA Chef /Hospitality Hotel management BA/ B.scin Culinary Arts ‘Accountant B.com/BBA Chartered Accountant cA ‘Advocate 8, LLM Fine arts BEA nSolved Examples Q4. You Are Kavyansh/ Kavya of 34, II phase Saraswati Puram, Mysore. You saw an adver ment in The Indian Express for the post of Marketing Manager in a reputed firm in Bangalore. You wish to apply for the same. Write a letter in 120- 150 words applying for the job, submitting your candidature with a detailed bio-data. ‘ORIENT ENTERPRISES BANGALORE REQUIRES MARKETING MANAGERS @BANGALORE, MANGALORE, SHIMOGA, DEVANAGERE& MYSORE. Package: 4-5 lakhs with attractive incentives (Bonus, Commi Benefits. in) & PF Interested candidates with minimum two years can apply with their Bio-data latest by 12 August, 20XX to the Public Relations Officer, Orient Enterprises, I lane, 2 cross , Patel Kempaiah Layout, Chkkasandra, Peenya, Bangalore-560058 34, II Phase Saraswati Puram Mysore 13" July 20Xx The Public Relations Officer Orient Enterprises I Lane, 2 Cross Patel Kempaiah Laypout Chokkasadra Peenya Bangalore-560058 Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager. sir In response to your advertisement published in ‘The Indian Express’ dated August 12, 20XX, for the post of marketing manager. | wish to offer my services as one of the candidates. | have completed my M.BA in Marketing Management from XYZ institute Bangalore. 2lam a young enthusiastic person with good communication skills in English, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil Ihave the requisite qualifications and experience as demanded by your company. If selected, | shall discharge my duties to your entire satisfaction. My bio-data is here with enclosed for your perusal and reference. Anticipating a favourable response from your side. Thanking You Yours Sincerely Kavya Rajvansh Enclosed: 1. Bio-Data 2. Required Documents BIO-DATA NAME: KAVYA RAJVANSH FATHER'S NAME: M S RAIVANSH DATE OF BIRTH: 22 July 1996 SEX: Female NATIONALITY: Indian MARITAL STATUS: Single EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: S.NO COURSE BOARD/ PERCENTAGE UNIVERSITY 1. XI CBSE 92 2. BBA AMITY, DELHI 90 3 MBA, SYMBIOSIS, PUNE 88 EXPERIENCE: 3 Years in GET Enterprises, Mumbai. BLANGUAGES KNOWN: English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil CONTACT ADDRESS: 34, II phase Saraswati Puram, Mysore (988XXXXXXX) Kavyarjvnsh95@ REFERENCES: 1. Rohini Sengupta, PRO GET Enterprises Mumbai 2. Ramesh P K Dean Symbiosis Institute Pune Q2. You are Arun/ Arati Sharma of 21, MG Road, Mumbai. You have seen an advertisement in Hindustan Times for the post of Chief Chef in a 5- star Hotel. Apply for the job with your resume. Write in 120-150 words. 21. MG Road Mumbai 13 July 20Xx The Managing Director JW Marriott Mumbai. Subject: Application for the post of Chief Chef. Sir This is in response to your advertisement published in ‘Hindustan Times’ dated 10" July 20XX for the post of Chief Chef at your reputed hotel. My qualifications and experience suit the job specifications and | would like to offer my services for the above mentioned post. | am hardworking, honest and sincere and have a good command over spoken Hindi, English and Marati. If given an opportunity to work in your hotel | shall prove to be an asset for your prestigious hotel. | am enclosing my resume for your kind consideration. Hope to get a positive response from your end Thanking You Yours truly Arun Sharma. RESUME NAME: ARUN SHARMA. 74FATHER’S NAME: RAJIV SHARMA DATE OF BIRTH: 4" April 1997 SEX: Male NATIONALITY: Indian MARITAL STATUS: Single EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION S.NO COURSE BOARD/ PERCENTAGE UNIVERSITY 1 XI CBSE 88 2. BA Culinary Art Ecoleducasse Mumbai 90 3 Hotel Management | ITM Navi Mumbai 89 EXPERIENCE: 2 Years in Radisson Blu , Mumbai LANGUAGES KNOWN: English, Hindi, Marati CONTACT ADDRESS: 21. MG Road Mumbai (988XXXXXXX) sarun1779@gmail. Com. REFERENCES: 1. M K Pandey, Manager Radisson Blu Mumbai 2. Ashok Garg Principal ITM Navi Mumbai. 3. You are Damanjit Singh, a fresh graduate of film-making (BFA) from JTTI, Chandigarh. You saw the the newspaper and wish to apply for the po: ohar Arts, along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the advertised post. (CBSE Sample given advertisement Qn.paper = ASSISTANT DIRECTORS 78, Sector 37 C Chandigarh 75 jon advertised. Write a letter Mili26 June 20XX Mili Johar Arts The Johar House Offices 05-06 Diyali Hill, Mumbai Subject: Application for the post Assistant Director. sir In response to your advertisement in the newspaper The Tribune dated 22"¢ June 20Xx for the position of Assistant Director at Mili Johar Arts, | wish to offer my candidature for the same. lam a fresh graduate of film-making from JTTI, Chandigarh and |. strongly believe | would be a great fit for the position. Throughout my course | had been an active member, who worked on various projects and have gained deep understanding of the film-making process. 1am very creative, 2 quick learner and passionate about direction. | have excellent communication and organizational skills that will definitely help me to fit in the role of discharging my duties as an Assistant Director effectively. | am enclosing my bio-data herewith to enable you to assess my si ry for the post. If given an opportunity to be the part of your esteemed team, I assure you to work with utmost sincerity and prove myself, an asset, to the prestigious Johar House. In anticipation of a favourable response. Yours sincerely, Damanjit Singh BIO-DATA NAME: DAMANIIT SINGH FATHER’S NAME: PARAMINDER SINGH DATE OF BIRTH: 24* April 1999 SEX: Male NATIONALITY: Indian MARITAL STATUS: Single EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 76S.NO | COURSE BOARD/ PERCENTAGE UNIVERSITY 1 XI CBSE 31 2. BFA-FilmMaking | Rayat Bahra Punjab 39 EXPERIENCE: Fresher LANGUAGES KNOWN: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi CONTACT ADDRESS: 78, Sector 37 C Chandigarh (988XXXXXXX) dmjitkaran@gmail. com REFERENCES: 1. Manveer Kaur Principal 2. Ashok Garg Principal ITM Navi Mumbai PRACTICE QUESTIONS Q1. You saw an advertisement for the post of receptionist in a national daily given by JLB Publishers, Peshwa Road, Pune. Write a job application (including resume) for the post in 120-150 words. You are Kartika/ Kartik of N/221, Mall Road, Pune, a graduate from Pune University and have done a Secretarial Practice course from SSM RV college Bangalore. Q2. You are Rakul Mehra of 76 Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi. Write an application for job in response to the following advertisement which appeared in the newspaper ‘Economic Times’. Wanted Branch Manager for Standard Chartered Bank. The candidate should be graduate in Commerce Stream with minimum experience of 3 years. He/ She must possess excellent communicative skills. Attractive salary with perks. Apply within 15 days with detailed resume to the managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank, Il phase MG Road New Delhi Q3. You are Rohit/ Reema. You have seen the advertisement for the post of PGT English in St. Stephen’s School, Pathankot. Write a letter in response to the advertisement applying for the post. Give your detailed Bio-data also. 7