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The document provides guidelines for writing an employment application letter, also known as a cover letter, which is essential for job applications. It outlines three formats for the letter (Full Block, Modified Block, and Semi-Block) and details the components such as heading, greeting, body, complementary close, and signature. Additionally, it offers tips for ensuring professionalism and clarity in the letter, emphasizing that it should not exceed one page and should not repeat information from the resume.

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RAW - Application

The document provides guidelines for writing an employment application letter, also known as a cover letter, which is essential for job applications. It outlines three formats for the letter (Full Block, Modified Block, and Semi-Block) and details the components such as heading, greeting, body, complementary close, and signature. Additionally, it offers tips for ensuring professionalism and clarity in the letter, emphasizing that it should not exceed one page and should not repeat information from the resume.

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Reading & Writing 01

EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION
LETTER
PRESENTED BY GROUP 3
Reading & Writing 02

Employment Application Letter


• Employment Application Letter also •The purpose of writing the employment
application letter is to highlight the
referred to as the "job application
applicant's experiences and personal
letter" or "cover letter", is a one-page
qualities for him to be considered for an
letter attached to the resume when interview schedule, as well as with the
applying for jobs. available job position.
Reading & Writing 03

Letter Formats
Employment application letter or cover letter
has Three different formats:
Full Block, Modified Block, and semi-block
Format
Reading & Writing 04

FULL BLOCK FORMAT


This is the most common layout
for a cover letter. In this format,
all parts are justified to the left.
Reading & Writing 05

MODIFIED BLOCK FORMAT


Another common format used the modified
block format. Modified block is a type of
format where applicant's address,
complementary close, signature and sender's
identification is shifted to the right side.
Reading & Writing 06

SEMI-BLOCK FORMAT
The least used format is the semi-block. is
almost the same as the modified block
format; however, the difference is that the
first sentence in each paragraph is
indented.
Reading & Writing 07

WRITING AN
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION LETTER
PRESENTED BY GROUP 3
Reading & Writing 08

HEADING, DATE AND INSIDE ADDRESS


• The heading includes the applicant's address to make easier for the employer to
easily contact the applicant
• The date written below the heading indicates the date when the letter was
written.
• The inside address refers to where and to whom the letter is addressed.
• Ensure that there is a line in between heading, date and inside address.
Reading & Writing 09

Example
Reading & Writing 10

GREETING OR SALUTATION
•Greeting or salutation is written indicate for whom the letter
is. It should start with the word "Dear" followed by the last
name of the receiver. End the salutation with a colon ( : ). If
the name has not been obtained, address it as "Ma'am/Sir."
Reading & Writing 11

Example
Reading & Writing 12

THE BODY
•The most important and critical part writing the employment
application letter is its body. It includes information on the job
the applicant is applying for, where the job posting was seen,
and the skills and experiences the applicant possesses.
Reading & Writing 13

Example
Reading & Writing 14

COMPLEMENTARY CLOSE
Complementary Close is done to polite
finish the letter. Note that the
complementary close ends with comma (,).
Reading & Writing 15

Example
Reading & Writing 16

SIGNATURE AND SENDER'S IDENTIFICATION


This is considered as the last part of th letter.
Write your name on the first line and your title if
applicable) on the second line. Then sign directly
above the first line.
Reading & Writing 17

Example
Reading & Writing 18

TIPS
• Make sure the letter is free of errors and do not contain any slang or
informal language This should be written in a professional manner so it
to be considered as a good employment application letter.
• Limit the letter up to one page only. The employer or human
resource person will not have time to read letter longer than this.
Reading & Writing 19

TIPS
• It is advisable to computerize the letter so that it can
be read easily and print it in a good quality paper.
•The cover letter must not repeat elaborated details
written in the resume.
Reading & Writing 20

TIPS
• The applicant must not assume that he is hired after submitting the
cover letter.
•The employment application letter Is attached to the resume and
not the curriculum vitae. Curriculum Vitae are submitted for
academic purpose and not for job application purpose.
Reading & Writing 21
Reading & Writing 22

THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING
PRESENTED BY GROUP 3

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