An Effective Application Letter
Should tell why the applicant wants to join the organization..
Should not duplicate the information stated in the resume.
Purpose of an Application Letter
To obtain an interviewFunction a sales letter
Your letter must…
– attract attention– arouse interest– develop desire to see you
personally– move him intoaction
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Appearance of an Application Letter
Create favorable first impression
Use plain-good quality paperShow neatness, sense of design
and composition and typing ability
Proofread and type accurately
Outline of an Effective Application Letter
First ParagraphSecond ParagraphThird ParagraphFourth ParagraphFifth Paragraph
Should be businesslike in manner
State the qualificationsSell yourself
State your accomplishmentsRequest for an appointment
Filling In an Application Form
An application form in either before the interview or after it.
The application form will show your IntelligenceAbility to follow directionsCompleteness and legibility of
penmanship
Legibility
Your handwriting must be readable.
Any figure that you write should be clear.
Remember:
It will be a point against you
if the interviewer
experiences difficulty in
reading your handwriting.
Accuracy and Carefulness
Recheck all information you have written.
Do not leave blanks.Draw a line or mark it “NOT
APPLICABLE” or “DOES NOT APPLY”.
Be careful with spelling.Follow directions correctly.Avoid erasures.Avoid asking for an extra
form.
Job interview
Purpose-For the company to find out who among the applicants is qualified for the job.
Special Interview Timetable
Three days before
Go over your resume aloud and practice answering interview questions.Dress for success.
Two Days Before
Get gorgeous!
The Day BeforeConfirm your appointment.Ask for direction.Put together an „Interview Kit‟
(bio-data, a pocketbook, eraser, coins, notebook and pen, xerox of TOR, etc.)
Take care of last-minute tasks.Be good to yourself.
The Day Before, DON‟T!!!
Cut your bangs.Perm your hair.Overtire yourself.
The BIG DAY!Make sure you eat.Accept that you will be
somewhat edgy.
YOU‟VE ARRIVE Introduce yourselfFind a seat. Try to read.
When you hear your name…
Take a deep BreathGet up
Smile
THE HOURS AFTERWARD:
Get up, shake hands and turn to go out the door.
Hve something to look forward to.
Avoid the instant-replay syndrome.
The Next Day
Keep things in perspective.
Getting Ready for the InterviewFind out the exact place and time.Visit the place before the interview.Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes ahead
of the schedule.Prepare your interview kit.Be prepared to take skill tests.Be very particular with your
appearance.
Use cosmetics conservatively.Wear clothes and accessories in
good taste.Use pleasing scents and
perfumes.Shoes and bags should be in
matching color and style.Don‟t become unduly worried.Relax, prepare, self-confident
and well-poised.
During the Interview It is normal to be nervous.Take a deep breath before
entering the room.Avoid doing things with your
hands that will make a tremor of your state.
Smile and greet the interviewer.Wait until you are offered a
seat.
Avoid mannerisms.Be alert, smart, courteous
and have a lot of common sense.
Be sincere in your manner of talking.
Be natural in your behavior.