Resume 2 Letters of Application for Jobs

1. Resume 2 Letters of Application for Jobs

2. What is a letter of application? It�s a cover letter that you have to send with your resume when you are applying for a job. It�s a marketing letter to help you tell a potential employer what skills you have for a job (in a shortened form).

3. Structure of a letter of applicationAdvertised Position Paragraph 1 Give name of position you are applying for and where and when you saw it advertised Paragraph 2 An outline of your most recent work experience, skills and recent studies

4. Paragraph 3 State why you are applying for the position eg to get work experience or exposure to that business or industry Also indicate if getting the job is part of your short or long term goal

5. Paragraph 4 State that the resume (and selection criteria where requested) is attached State that any other information specifically asked for eg references or examination results, are attached

6. Paragraph 5 Make a request to get an interview State how and when you can be contacted for the interview Thank the potential employer for the time in considering your application for the job

7. Let�s look at Letters of Application (LOA) There are two types of letters: For a position which has been advertised in the newspaper (click link to see an example) For a position which has not been advertised (click link to see an example)

8. LOA for a position which has been advertised in the newspaper

9. LOA for a position which has NOT been advertised in the newspaper