Chapter 5

• A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience to an employer
• The letter of application is intended to provide detailed information on why you are are a qualified candidate for the job.
• Format your cover letter for post, mail or email. It should consist of one page only.
• Use the tile of the person when you address him/her in the letter. If you can’t find a name, write ‘Dear Sir/ Madamme.’
• Use standard, easy-to-read font. Make it readable. Times New Roman or Arial is preferred; it should be no smaller than 11 for readability on screen
• The heading, which includes your name and contact information.
• A greeting addressed to a specific person, if possible
• The introduction, which should include why the applicant is writing
• The body, which discusses your relevant qualifications.
• The close, which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow-up details
• Your signature to the end of the letter.
• The Introductory Paragraph - Your first paragraph must be very convincing. It tells your reader that you are the best person for the job. It also emphasizes that you have the set of skills and experience that make you the ideal candidate for the post
• The main section of your cover letter should show the summary of your qualification, organized around the job description and person specification. Describe in this section what you have accomplished, your expertise, and your special skills needed for the job
• main section - In this section, you also have to present how you performed your duty and demonstrated the requirement of your previous job. Specific work of action and its effective results should also be indicated to show that you did it successfully. In short, you have to show the clear description of the situation and more on what you did as proof of results or outcomes.
• The main section of your cover letter can be structured to show the sub-section or subheadings. The sub-section guides the human resource manager how each requirement is met.
• Your closing paragraph should be written concisely and neatly. It should make clear what action the reader will be taking after reading your cover letter. But don’t sound arrogant.
• The curriculum vitae, also known as a CV or vita, is a comprehensive statement of your educational background, teaching, and research experience
• curriculum vitae - It is the standard representation of credentials within academia
• curriculum vitae - It is the standard representation of credentials within academia
• curriculum vitae - written document containing your work experience and examples of your skills and knowledge.
• curriculum vitae - It is used when applying for jobs, to show recruiters and hiring managers that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the roles you are applying for
• A resumé is a brief summary of skills and skills over one or two pages.
• Resumé - It is short with no particular format rule and highly customizable
• The goal of a resumé is to make an individual stand out from the competition.
• A resumé does not have to be ordered chronologically; it does not have to cover the whole career.
• The resume contains three simple sections: name and contact information, education, and work experience
• Here are some preparation tips that Alison Doyle has suggested for a successful online interviews.
• Virtual meetings can be done using technological innovations like computers and software applications.
• Face to face meetings are the usual meetings that are conducted by people in the same venue and in person. The place can be in the office, at a restaurant, a conference room, or at the coffee shop
• Megan Baker and Jelena Milutinovic of the Australian Institute of Business suggest the top benefits of face-to-face communication
• Business letters - These are formal letters used for business-to-business, business-to-client, or client to-business correspondence
• A business letter is a formal document, with a set structure.
• A business letter uses a formal language. The style of the letter depends on the relationship between the parties concerned
• A follow-up letter is as important as other forms of communication. It is an effective means of establishing a good relationship between you and the recipient.
• A follow-up letter is best written after a business meeting, or a job interview, or after making a great business contract. It provides an avenue for continued communication and connects the points discussed and agreed during the previous meeting.
• netiquette - The term refers to THE right manner or protocol for communication on the Internet
• Email is very useful for messages for personal or business purposes. It contains slightly more content than a text message. In more established companies, they prefer to use with fairly brief messages for efficient and effective communication.
• memos - As “in house” or company’s documents, memoranda, or memos, are one of the most adaptable document forms used in professional settings.
• memos- They are usually used for asking and giving information, company policy, business reports and proposals
• memos - They are often used to inform but they are sometimes to persuade.