Letter Vs Application Application is always formal whereas letters may be formal or informal. In letters you explain your purpose while application needs to have summarized and precise purpose. Application is shorter in length compared to letters. Subject Line is more significant in applications. We don’t write two addresses in applications, we generally begin with the designation of the reader.
Lay out : Beginning Address your application to the person whom you are writing, Initially, an applicant has to address the authority by a designation which is the head of the department or any other concerned designation. To The Principal, Sir Syed Education Society, Wah Cantt.
Lay out : Beginning To The Director General Health Department Lahore Salutation: Respected/dear / Honorable/ Venerable Sir or Madam To whom it may concern D ear Mr. Jones
Lay out : Body Starting Phrase: Direct: It is solicited, It is humbly requested, I am writing to request, solicit, seek, supplicate Indirect: Concern & request/problem and request I am writing in reference to introduction + problem(concisely )
Lay out : Body Problem and C oncern: It can contain 1-2 paragraphs, very rarely would it contain 1 paragraph. This section contains all relevant information. Be very formal and concise. Use formal vocabulary like Regarding, in reference to, mentioned, concern, furthermore, would like, I would be grateful if, moreover, in order to, therefore etc
Lay out : S ignalling the End I look forward to receiving your consideration Thanking you in advance for your consideration I look forward to hearing from you
Lay out : Closing Yours sincerely/faithfully/respectfully Name S ignature Date