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The document provides guidance on how to properly apply for a job, including the correct format and components of a job application letter and resume/bio-data. It begins with an introduction on the importance of job applications. It then lists the objectives of being able to write applications, fill out forms, and prepare a bio-data. The document proceeds to explain the standard format and components of an application letter and bio-data/resume. It provides a sample job advertisement and demonstrates how to respond with a sample application letter and bio-data. Key details include sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, letter body, complimentary close, and signature.

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The document provides guidance on how to properly apply for a job, including the correct format and components of a job application letter and resume/bio-data. It begins with an introduction on the importance of job applications. It then lists the objectives of being able to write applications, fill out forms, and prepare a bio-data. The document proceeds to explain the standard format and components of an application letter and bio-data/resume. It provides a sample job advertisement and demonstrates how to respond with a sample application letter and bio-data. Key details include sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, letter body, complimentary close, and signature.

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Before You Learn :

1. How does a person apply for a job?

2. What is a cover letter?


Application for a Job

Introduction :
At some point of time each of us will have to apply for a job. Job
applications are usually written in response to advertisements. Job
application and Bio-Data are crucial not only from the point of view of
the examination, but it is important in the long run also. While
attempting the writing skills questions, it is pivotal that the student
follows the correct format. And for that, we present before you the
proper format to enable you to write the ideal job application letter
along with the bio-data.
Application for a Job

OBJECTIVES :
• To write applications

• To fill in application forms


• To prepare a personal Bio-Data for admission
into colleges, universities, entrance tests and jobs
Application for a Job : Understanding the Strategies
Format/Layout
Self Address/ Examination Hall/ XYZ Place
Dated:
 
To
The Advertiser/ Manager (HR)/Recruiter
Name of the company/organisation etc
Address
 
Subject : Application for the post of..............................................
 
Sir,
In response to your advertisement in ‘The..................’ dated.................., I would like to offer
my candidature for the post of ......... in your reputed.........
 
...............Content/body.......................
Regards/Thank you.
Encl........
 
Yours truly/sincerely,
 (signature)
(FULL NAME IN CAPITAL)
Application for a Job : Understanding the Strategies
Marking Scheme
Format 01 mark
1. sender's address
2. date
3. receiver's address
4. subject / heading
5. salutation
6. Complimentary close

Content 03 marks
Expression 01 marks:
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and
spelling
coherence and relevance of ideas and style

Total 05 marks
Application for a Job : Understanding the Strategies

Let us take this sample advertisement from a daily newspaper

COME … JOIN THE ADVENTURE


Customer Support Executives : Graduate/Diploma
holders, with/without experience possessing good
Customer Service skills. Excellent spoken and written
communication skills in English is a must. Send in your
applications with your resume and passport size
photograph to: WONDERLAND
COMMUNICATIONS, SOUTH STREET, SALEM,
TAMIL NADU
Examination Hall/XYZ Place Application for a Job : Sample Application
  
Dated :
 
The Manager
Human Resource Division
Wonderland Communications
South Street, Salem (Tamil Nadu)
 
Subject : Application for the post of Customer Service Executive

Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement in ‘The…………..’, dated…………., I have the honour to express my
willingness to /would like to apply for the post of Customer Support Executive in your esteemed company.
 
I have just completed my Diploma in Communication from the State Polytechnic. I am a dynamic person
with good communication skills. I assure you that if selected, I will devote myself whole heartedly to
growth and development of the company.
 
 I have enclosed my resume and other testimonials for your kind perusal and look forward to meeting you in
person.
 
Regards.
 
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
Name
Application for a Job : Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae/Resume

CURRICULUM VITAE
Name :
Address :
Telephone Number :
E-mail ID :
Date of birth :
Academic Qualifications :
Examination Board/University Subjects Year Division
S.S.C
Diploma in…
Degree in…

Experience : (Begin from present employment)


Skills :
Languages known :
Hobbies and Interests :
Achievements :
Salary Expected : Negotiable/ …… 1akh pm + perks
Reference : (names of people in positions like your school

Principal who can certify your character )


Application for a Job :

Assignment

Q. Vidya Mandir Public School, Bhilai, urgently requires a post-


graduate teacher to teach political science for which they have placed an
advertisement in The Bhilai Express. You are Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma
from 21, Vasant Marg, Bhilai. Draft a letter including a bio-data,
applying for the advertised post. (120 – 150 words)

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