Application Letters
Helpful hints:
- Think of your application letter as a sales tool for marketing your skills.
- It should be clear, specific, and concise.
- An application letter should be no longer than one page.
- It should be completely free of errors.
Any time a resume is sent out, an application letter should accompany it. Think of an application as more of a sales letter, the purpose of which is to market your skills, ability, and knowledge. A well-written application letter is able to accomplish three things:
- It catches the reader's favorable attention.
- It convinces the reader you are a qualified candidate.
- It requests a job interview.
A letter of application should do the following:
- Mention a specific job title or an employment area or division.
- Let the reader know how you found out about the job.
- Give a brief summary of your qualifications for the job.
- Refer the reader to your resume.
- Request an interview, stating where and when you can be reached.
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