APPLICATION LETTER FORMAT

Posted this because my friend found it quite difficult in writing one, hope it helps.

YOUR NAME

YOUR ADDRESS

YOUR TELEPHONE NO.

YOUR EMAIL

DATE

MR EMPLOYER

JOB TITLE

COMPANY NAME

COMPANY ADDRESS

RE: POSITION TITLE AND POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)

Dear Mr Employer

Paragraph 1

Explain the basic reason for the leš er. What job are you applying for?

When and where did you see the position advertised? When applying for a job that has

not been advertised, state how you heard about the position.

Paragraph 2

Briefl y outline how your

technical and transferable skills

match the position. Refer to any relevant qualifi cations you may have and recent or prior

employment experience that matches the role you are applying for. Demonstrate

confi dently that your skills are suitable to the requirements of the company. When

applying for a job that has not been advertised, follow these same principles.

Paragraph 3

Outline any further skills related to the position and how they are highly

suitable to the role. Any knowledge of the company or business may be mentioned

here, if appropriate. Mention you have aš ached a resume.

Paragraph 4

Mention how your

personal skills

enhance and support your technical

abilities and state that you would highly regard an opportunity to work for the company.

Paragraph 5

State your availability for interview and include your contact number.

For unadvertised positions, mention that you will contact them by a certain date to

follow up your application.

Yours sincerely

Your signature

TYPE YOUR NAME

Attachments: Resume and Academic Results