Application-letter.docx

APPLICATION LETTER An application letter is merely another name for a cover letter, the official business letter often included with a job application and/or resume and sent to a prospective employer.

SOLICITED VS UNSOLICITED APPLICATION LETTER The main difference between a solicited application letter and an unsolicited one is whether a company receiving the letter announced a job opening or not. If a company announced an opening, the letter is considered solicited because it was requested. COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION LETTER Professional Style Application letters are usually, and should always, be in an officer letter style, like block style. These letters should be formatted properly and checked for spelling and grammatical errors. Salutation Although many application letters open with a simple "Sir or Madam:", the more successful application letters are addressed personally to the hiring manager (which often takes some research on the part of the job applicant). Body The body of a good application letter, usually 3 to 4 paragraphs, explains why the applicant is a good fit for the job, explains relevant experience, and shows how that experience would be useful if selected for the career opportunity. Attachments An application letter is rarely sent to a prospective employer alone. It is usually accompanied by a resume, salary history, list of references, and/or other documentation of achievements. Length Application letters are generally no more than one page in length. Employers are unimpressed by application letters of half a page or less, though; filling most of one page is the safest way to complete an application letter.

74 San Fernando Road Calaocan, Bambang Nueva Vizcaya 3702 May 8, 2018 Roselyn Mae S. Lanuzo, MED Principal St. Matthew’s College Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Ma’am: Please consider this letter as my intent to apply for a teaching position in your established institution. I was told by a friend that you are looking for English teachers for the opening of school year 2018-2019. Given my qualifications, I believe that I am qualified to teach in your school. I am Ronaldo Castaneda, 21 years old, single, and of good health. I graduated with honors last March 2017 from Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya with bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education major in English and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers in September 2017. To continue to develop myself academically, I started pursuing my graduate degree in November 2017 by enrolling in the Nueva Vizcaya State University Graduate School of Bayombong campus. My degree of concentration is Master of Arts in Teaching major in English. Though I haven’t had a teaching experience yet, I believe that I am ready to take the responsibilities of a teacher as I have already equipped myself with skills and learnings which I have gained through the series of lectures I attended in the graduate school and in the different seminars and trainings I attended in the past. Should I be given the chance to serve in your prestigious institution, I believe I can be of great help to you by being a campus paper moderator or student organization adviser as I have been the editor-in-chief of our school publication and at the same time an active member of the English Club in college. Herewith is a copy of my Transcript of Records, resume, certificates, and other pertinent documents for your ready reference. I am very willing to see you in person for an interview. I can be contacted at my cellphone number 09051176453 or via my e-mail address at [email protected]. I anticipate your favorable consideration on this matter.

Very truly yours,

RONALDO CASTANEDA