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• College Admission Application

  • Shows your interest in the university while justifying why you are qualified at the same time
  • Serves as a COVER LETTER for all your other college admission documents
• Job Application Letter


  • Also known as COVER LETTER
  • States your intention to work in a particular organization
  • It should be enclosed every time you send your resumè
• Parts of a College Admission Application Letter

  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Conclusion
• Introduction

  1. State who you are and what you are applying for

  2. State an eye-catching statement about yourself that will cause the reader to continue reading your qualifications

  3. Show your enthusiasm to study in the university you are applying to
• Body

  1. Present your academic qualifications, extracurricular involvement, community activity engagements, and some personal qualities with specific evidence

  2. Organize your thoughts and segregate them into paragraphs

  3. State the benefits the university can obtain by admitting you
• Conclusion

  1. Indicate your interest for an interview

  2. Indicate how the interviewer can contact you

  3. Express your hope for a positive response from the Admission Director

  4. Say thank you
• Common Features of a College Admission Letter
• The Body of the Admission Letter

  1. Paragraph 1: State the reason why you want to be accepted in the program or course that the school is offering

  2. Paragraph 2: State your career goal and what you wish to pursue and achieve by the time you graduate from the school

  3. Paragraph 3: Mention the documents that you are sending together with the letter
• Preparing an Application Letter

  • Address the letter to a specific person
  • Market yourself by presenting your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, and community engagements
  • Do not begin with an awkward statement "Let me tell you something.."
  • Avoid fancy statements
  • Be factual, do not exaggerate
  • Do not beg for admission
  • Be sure to have correct grammar, spelling vocabulary and usage
• Tips in Writing a College Admission Letter

  • Be honest and sincere in telling your reason for choosing the school
  • Tell your story in an interesting manner
  • Write specific details
  • Choose your words well
  • Revise and proofread your letter
  • Limit the letter to one page
  • Do not forget your signature
  • Use business letter formats
• A cover letter is a letter of application. Through this letter, the job applicant promotes himself or herself to the employer by mentioning his or her valuable characteristics in order to request an interview.
• Parts of a Cover Letter

  • Inside address
  • Salutation
  • Body
• Body

  1. First paragraph: States the job applicant's purpose in writing the cover letter

  2. Second paragraph: Highlights one or two of the job applicant's skills that are relevant to the job

  3. Third paragraph: Encourages the hiring manager to view the applicant's résumé and requests an interview
• Tips in Preparing a Cover Letter

  • Never begin your letter with bland and generic phrases
  • A cover letter must not simply repeat the content of your resume
  • Address the letter to a specific person
  • Avoid superfluous information
  • Do not begin with an awkward statement
  • Be sure to have correct grammar, spelling vocabulary and usage
  • Choose your words well
  • Match your letter to the job description and job requirements
• A resume is a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other qualifications
• Curriculum vitae


  A more detailed type of resume
• Resume


  A document showing a summary of a job applicant's qualifications, such as educational attainment and professional experience
• Purposes of a resume

  • For employers: To examine a job applicant's educational and professional backgrounds if he or she would be suitable to the job position
  • For job applicants: To secure an interview with the company they are applying for
• Components of a resume

  • Contact information
  • Summary of qualifications
  • Objective statement (optional)
  • Employment history
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Training
  • Organizations
  • Professional license and certifications
  • Honors and awards
  • References and signature
• Features of a resume

  • Heading
  • Employment history
  • Special abilities/skills
  • Education
  • References
• Other features of a resume

  • Professional licenses and certificates
  • Related experience
  • Professional affiliations
  • Publications/Presentations
  • Hobbies and Interests
• Types of resumes

  • Reverse chronological
  • Functional
• Reverse chronological resume


  Includes company and job title, dates of employment, responsibilities and accomplishments. Commonly favored by employers, best for applicants with steady career progression.
• Functional resume


  Consolidates skills and responsibilities by describing them in a general way under headings that represent different areas of expertise instead of job titles. Focuses on skills and not job titles. Best for job hoppers, career changers, new graduates, or people with minimal work experience.