m16 Application Letter

What is an application letter?
A letter of application is a personal sales letter. The writer is selling her skills,
services and personality to her perspective employer. The letter should reveal the
true worth of the applicant with her sufficient assurance on the job applied for.
It must be carefully and thoughtfully written to create a favorable impression to the

employer for an interview.
Kinds of Application Letter
1. Solicited application is when the letter is answering an advertisement
Sample solicited Application Letter
The Director
Human Resource Department
Brownstone Corporation
120 Ayala Ave. Makati City
S I R:
This is in response to your July 2 nd advertisement in “The Manila Bulletin” looking for
an administrative assistant. Your said advertisement caught my interest and I
honestly believe that my qualifications and educational attainment suit me for the
position.
I am a fresh graduate at Bestlink College of the Philippines with the degree of

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English. Throughout my college years, I
was a consistent Dean’s Lister and maintained an average of 1.50. I was also an
active officer of our Student Government Council. For my practicum, I have worked
at Holy Redeemer Highschool, Caloocan City where I have developed my
communication and organization skills as well as the ability to adhere to deadlines
and work independently. My school years have helped me enhance my good
personal qualities which I believe can contribute much for the growth and success
of your prestigious company.
I would be happy to meet you in person at your most convenient time for you to be
able to appreciate my qualifications for the positions.
Enclosed herewith is my resume for your ready reference.
Very truly yours,

Mary Shelley Ann A. Tandoc
Applicant
2. Unsolicited application is when the vacancy to a position is being informed by

someone to him.
Sample of Unsolicited Application
The Director
Human Resource Department
Republic Flour Corporation
Bo. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Dear Sir:
As informed by my classmate, your company is in need of an administrative

assistant. I am very much interested to the position and my qualification speaks
that I am best suited.
Hereunder are my qualifications and educational attainment which may guide you
in considering me for the position.
1. I am holder of a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education major in
English, taken at Bestlink College of the Philippines, Quezon City.
2. I have an excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and a
computer literate and a full knowledge of the use of the internet and MS
Applications.
3. Presently, I am taking Master of Arts in Education major in English at
Philippine Normal University, Manila.
4. For the past two years I have been working as an English Teacher, BCP
Senior High School.
5. I am committed to an outstanding performance both in teaching and in
written reports. I firmly believe that I can be an instrument in the growth and
progress of your company.
Should you desire for an interview, I am very much willing to comply at your most
convenient time.
For your ready reference, enclosed please find my resume which you may find
necessary in considering my application.
Very truly yours,

Applicant
3. As much as possible the salary should be avoided unless the employer request
that applicant should state it
4. The letter should be neatly type because the appearance of the letter mirrors
the personality of the applicant
5. The beginning sentence creates the first impression to the reader, his purpose,
where he learned the vacancy and the summary statement of his qualification
6. The concluding statement suggest action for an interview at the employer’s
convenience
Resume
Resume are the pertinent information of the applicant that includes the
personal and professional background. The data is the complete picture of the
applicant’s profile not stated in the application letter.
It is advised that application letters be completed through the attachment of the
resume.
What data are included in the resume:

1. Personal data
2. Education background
3. Work experience
4. Professional skills
5. Related skills/ special skills
6. Community activities/ Membership in organization
7. Position Desired
8. References
9. Availability of the applicant for work
29 Diamond St. Merry Homes
Barangay 172, Caloocan City
Tel No. 1234-567-8901
Personal Data
Name: Mary Shelley Ann A. Tandoc
Age: 22 years old
Birthdate: October 15, 1998
Birthplace: Quezon City
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education
2017-2019 Master in Arts in Education Philippine Normal University
Manila
2013-2017 Bachelor of Secondary Education Bestlink College of the
major in English Philippines
Experience
2017- to present English Teacher
2013- 2017 Student Assistant, Deans Office, CTE
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Dean’s Lister S.Y. 2013-2017
- Outstanding NSTP - LTS
Awards Received
2016 Outstanding NSTP - LTS

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What is an application letter?

It must be carefully and thoughtfully written to create a favorable impression to the

Kinds of Application Letter

1. Solicited application is when the letter is answering an advertisement

Sample solicited Application Letter

I am a fresh graduate at Bestlink College of the Philippines with the degree of

Enclosed herewith is my resume for your ready reference.

Very truly yours,

2. Unsolicited application is when the vacancy to a position is being informed by

Sample of Unsolicited Application

As informed by my classmate, your company is in need of an administrative

Very truly yours,

What data are included in the resume:

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