Application Letter for Employment

• Application Letter for Employment


  -Also known as COVER LETTER

  -Used to introduce yourself to a prospective employer.
• BLOCK FORMAT


  Most common layout for business letter. All aligned to the LEFT.
• SEMI-BLOCK


  Least used format. Similar with modified block except that the paragraphs of the body are indented.
• TIPS

  1. Put your contact info in your letter of application header.
  2. Address the hiring manager
  3. Grab the hiring manager’s attention with your introduction
  4. Highlight industry-specific skills (with numbers) in your body paragraphs
  5. Choose engaging words for your application letter
  6. Close your application letter with a call to action
• MODIFIED BLOCK


  Heading, date, complimentary close, and signature are placed slightly to the RIGHT of the center of the paper.