APPLICATION-LETTER-GROUP-2.pptx Purposive communication

Pc 101

1. COMMUNICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT: THE APPLICATION LETTER

2. Guide Questions What is an Application Letter ? What are the different Features of Application Letter? What are the guidelines you need to follow when writing an application letter?  Bayog, Gelyn

3. Overview Your application letter is generally the first thing you prospective employers will so, and it should motivated them to read your resume. It provides a positive impression since it contains your claims that you have the qualification they are looking for.

4. What is an Application Letter? An application letter serves as a formal introduction of yourself to your prospective employer.

5. Application Letter It goes with your resume, so you don't have to give much information. It does, however, have to make favorable impression so you can get an interview. This is achieved through how the letter is written and presented.

6. Features of an Application Letter Belotendos, Jenelyn

7. Features of an Application Letter 1. Qualifications You need to make clear why you’re interested in the position or the organization, to indicate what skills you possess that matches what the company is looking for or to stipulate why the person you’re writing to should at least want to meet you. Belotendos , Jenelyn

8. Features of an Application Letter 2. Pleasing Tone You need to go beyond simply stating your accomplishments. Through your words, you need to demonstrate that you will be the kind of employee the organization wants.

9. Features of an Application Letter 2. Pleasing Tone Presentation is also important – your letter should be neat and error-free.

10. Features of an Application Letter 3.Format It typically follows a prescribed format, which is a conventional business like format. The most common is the block format.

11. Features of an Application Letter 3.Format It includes the writer’s address, the date, the recipient’s name and address, a salutation, the message, a closing, and a signature.

12. Block format

13. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter Kader, Aliah Jane

14. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 1. Focus Application letter is not personal and should not be chatty. Keep it focused: when you’re applying for a position, including only information relevant to the position. Kader, Aliah Jane

15. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 2. Stay on topic State the reason for the letter. The letters need to explicitly introduce their reason for being written, usually in the first paragraph.

16. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 2. Stay on topic When you’re applying for something, say so in the first sentence: “I am writing to apply for the FASIN Scholarship for student’s majority in accountancy”.

17. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 3. Think of your letter as an Argument Think of your letter as an argument. When you’re asking for a job, you’re making an ARGUMENT. You’re making a claim – that you’re qualified for a certain position – and you need to support your claim with reasons and evidence.

18. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 4. Choose an appropriate salutation If you know the person’s name and title, use it: “Dear Attorney Lim.” If you don’t know the person’s title, one good solution is to address him or her by first and last name: “Dear Jean Chaves .”

19. If, as sometimes happens, you must write to an unknown reader, use “Dear Sir or Madam.” Another option might be to omit the salutation completely in such situations and instead use a subject line, for example: “Subject: Public Relations Internship Application.

20. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 5.Proofread Few writing situations demand greater perfection than professional letters – especially application letters.To compete, strive for perfection. Cabada, Eliane Fil Rose

21. Chronological vs Reverse Chronological Chronological order means arranging events or information in the order they occurred, from oldest to newest.

22. Chronological vs Reverse Chronological The advantage of chronological order is that it provides a clear timeline of events, making it easy to follow the progression of activities. The disadvantage is that important or relevant information may be buried within earlier entries .

23. Chronological vs Reverse Chronological Reverse chronological order, organizes events or information from newest to oldest.

24. Chronological vs Reverse Chronological The advantage of reverse chronological order is that it prioritizes recent and up-to-date information, making it more relevant. However, the disadvantage is that it lacks historical context and can be confusing for those trying to understand the full timeline of events.

25. Solicited vs Unsolicited application letter A solicited application letter is submitted in response to a specific job opening or request. U nsolicited application letter is sent without a job posting.

26. SUMMARY

27. Application Letter serves as a formal introduction of yourself to your prospective employer. It goes with your resume.

28. Three Features of an Application Letter 1. Qualifications 2. Pleasing Tone 3. Format

29. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter 1. Focus 2. Stay on topic 3. Think of your letter as an ARGUMENT 4. Choose an appropriate salutation 5. Proofread

30. Thank you for listening!

31. Ephesians 4:32 Verse of the Day “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.”