JOB APPLICATION
After attaining a certain age and qualification, people begin writing applications for jobs. Most of the applications are written in response to advertisements published in newspapers or those of employment agencies.
When you apply for a job, the letter consists of two parts-covering letter and the bio-data or curriculum vitae. The following points are to be remembered while preparing the covering letter.
• Follow the format of a formal letter.
• Your letter should be brief and to the point.
• Introduction - Mention the source from where you got the information about the vacancy you are applying for and your wish to apply for the post.
• Body - Give a brief summary of your qualifications – academic and professional, whichever applicable and experience, and how you feel that helps you to apply for the post mentioned.
• Conclusion - Make a reference to CV, photograph and other details enclosed, and express your wish to attend an interview.
Finish the covering letter on a promising and positive note.
• After signing off, give a short title „Enclosures‟ and list the following:
- Bio-data
- Copies of certificates
- Passport size photograph
The CV should have the following details.
• The Curriculum Vitae should present all your personal and professional details in a specific format.
• The CV has four parts:
- Personal information
- Qualification - academic and professional.
- Experience
- References
• Qualification should be written in a table with four columns:
- Name of the exam, Name of the University, Year of passing and Percentage of marks
- Qualification should be written from the current qualification to the first.
• Experience should be written from the current to the first.
• Referee‟s full name, designation, postal address and telephone number should be written.
SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION:
You are Preetinder Singh Gill. Recently you read an advertisement for the post of Mechanical Engineer in ITC Technologies Ltd., Manipal Centre Bangalore. Write an application for this job
10, Green Field,
Ludhiana
10th October, 2017
The Manager
ITC Technologies Ltd.
Manipal Centre
Bangalore
Dear Sir
Sub: Application for the post of a Mechanical Engineer
In response to your advertisement in “The Tribune” dated 2nd October 2O17, I wish to offer my services for the post of a Mechanical Engineer in your renowned company.
I am a young engineering Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. I have two years of experience in a reputed firm. I wish to work in a dynamic firm like yours and support the growth of your organisation and also my career advancement.
I am enclosing my bio-data herewith for your kind reference. If selected, I assure you that I shall work with utmost devotion and sincerity to your full satisfaction. I look forward to attending an interview at your earliest convenience.
Yours faithfully
Sd/
PREETINDER SINGH GILL
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