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Bcommkt Units 1 and 2

The document discusses how to write an effective cover letter and respond to job applicants. It explains that a cover letter's purpose is to introduce yourself to the hiring manager, demonstrate interest in the company, and motivate them to interview you. The document provides guidelines for writing the opening, focus, action, and closing parts of a cover letter, and includes a sample cover letter. It also describes the three types of response letters - acknowledgment, interview, and rejection letters - and provides examples of the opening, action, and closing parts of each.

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Bcommkt Units 1 and 2

The document discusses how to write an effective cover letter and respond to job applicants. It explains that a cover letter's purpose is to introduce yourself to the hiring manager, demonstrate interest in the company, and motivate them to interview you. The document provides guidelines for writing the opening, focus, action, and closing parts of a cover letter, and includes a sample cover letter. It also describes the three types of response letters - acknowledgment, interview, and rejection letters - and provides examples of the opening, action, and closing parts of each.

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Writing a Cover Letter &

Replying to a Job
Applicant
Inui, Maddela, Narvaez, Torres
Objectives
1. To elaborate the proper way of making a
good cover letter
2. To discuss the purpose of a cover letter
3. To briefly explain the good manner in
replying to a job applicant
4. To identify the different kinds and parts of a
letter use in replying a job applicant
Unit 1
Writing a Cover Letter
Purpose of the Cover Letter
1. To introduce you to the person who is hiring
for the job
2. To demonstrate your interest in the company
or a specific vacancy
3. To draw attention to your resume and
motivate the reader to interview you
Writing Your Message
1. Before writing try to find out the name of the
person you are writing to.
2. If you don’t know the gender of the person,
just write the full name or initials.
3. But if you don’t know the name, you may just
put his/her title.
4. If you only know the address, just use a
generic greeting.
Writing Your Message
Part Content

Opening Tell that you are applying for a job and the
source of information.

Focus Tell why you are suited for the job.

Action Tell what you plan to do.


Closing Be positive.
Writing Your Message
Part Example

Opening I read about a job opening for a Marketing


Assistant on jobs.db

Focus I am a consistent dean’s lister...


Action I will call you next monday to discuss my
enclosed resume.
Closing Thank you for your time and I look forward to
working with you soon.
Sample Cover
Letter
Unit 2
Replying to a Job Applicant
3 Types of Letter
1. Acknowledgment Letter
2. Interview Letter
3. Rejection Letter
3 Parts of a Letter
1. Opening
2. Action
3. Closing
Acknowledgment Letter
● Opening: “We received your application for
the position….”
● Action: “At this time, we are reviewing the
résumés…”
● Closing: “We appreciate your interest in
Coca-Cola.”
Interview Letter
● Opening: “After reviewing your résumé, we
are pleased to invite you for an interview..”
● Action: “Your interview is scheduled for
Monday, March 13th at 10:00 am…”
● Closing: “We look forward to meeting you at
Coca-cola.”
Rejection Letter
● Opening: “Thank you for sending us your
résumé for the position..”
● Action: “Unfortunately, your qualifications do
not match our needs this time..”
● Closing: “We wish you every success in your
career.”

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