JOB APPLICATION

I. CV vs CL
A CV(curriculum vitae) includes detailed
information about a person's educational
background and work experience, personal
interests.
a cover letter is a more concise document
expressing interest in the job being applied to.
It explains why a candidate is most appropriate
for the vacancy.
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The major differences between CV and Cover
Letter
• Curriculum Vitae is a biography of a person’s
career like his qualifications, skills,
competencies, achievements, etc.
• Cover Letter is a letter which gives a short
description of the applicant to the potential
employer.
• CV is a detailed document, but Cover Letter is
‘to the point’ document.
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• A CV includes the details about the educational
and employment history of the applicant.
Conversely, the cover letter expresses the
interest of the candidate in the job applied.
• Normally, the size of CV is two or more than
two pages. On the other hand, the length of a
cover letter does not exceed one page.
• A CV cannot modify according to the job, it
remains same for all jobs, whereas a cover
letter can be modified according to the job.
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What to write in a CV
1. Personal details
2. Your objective
3. Education
4. Working experience
5. Hobbies, interests or any relevant information
6. Referees
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What to write in a cover letter
1. Mention the post and how you heard of it.
2. Enclose your curriculum vitae (CV) and briefly
discuss your working experience
3. Mention why you are interested in the post
4. Refer to referees (if any)
5. Suitable close
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Useful strategies to write a strong letter:
1. Get off to a direct start: In your first paragraph,
explain simply why you are writing. Mention the job title
and company name, and also where you came across
the job listing. While you can also briefly mention why
you are a strong candidate, this section should generally
be short and to-the-point.
2. Offer something different than what is in your
resume: Your application letter, therefore, doesn't have
to duplicate your resume. Your language can be a bit
more personal than in resume bullet points — you can
tell a narrative about your work experience and career.
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Useful strategies to write a strong letter:
3. Make a good case. Your first goal with this letter is to
move on to the next step: an interview. Your overarching
goal, of course, is to get a job offer. Offer details about
your experience and background that show why you are
a good candidate. How have other jobs prepared you for
the position? What would you bring to the position, and
to the company? Use this space to emphasize your
strengths.
4. Close with all the important details. Include a thank
you at the end of your letter. You can also share your
contact information. If you'd like, mention how you will
follow up.
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Hints for writing an application letter
1.Opening
- I would like to apply for the position of … advertised in
this month’s edition of Computer Technics.
- I am writing to you concerning your advertisement on…
in The Guardian for a … to work in your export
department.
- I am answering your advertisement for the post of …
which appeared in yesterday’s Times.
- I am replying to the advertisement of 18 June for a …
which you placed in the Export Journal.
- I have read with interest your advertisement in…and
wish to apply for the post of…
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- I am very interested in the vacancy you are now
advertising in the…for a… and would like to apply for the
post.
- I was recommended by… who is currently working
in…/ who has had a long association with your firm/ who
is one of your suppliers, to write to you concerning a
possible post in your department.
- I understand from Mr…, one of your suppliers, that
there is an opening in your office for…
- I am writing to enquire whether you have a vacancy in
your organization that I might usefully fill.
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2. Summary of details
- You will see that I graduated from (college) where I got a
(degree/ diploma/ certificate). I then began work with (name
of company) as (job title), where I was trained as (title) and
was involved with (description of duties)
- I left (name of company) as (new employer) offered me a
chance to use my (skills or specialized knowledge, e.g.
languages, computering etc.).
- In 20-- I was offered a chance to join (name of company)
where there was an opportunity for me to gain more
experience in…
- I was offered promotion by (name of company) in (date)
and therefore left (company) as this meant I could…
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2. Summary of details
- You will see that I graduated from (college) where I got a
(degree/ diploma/ certificate). I then began work with (name
of company) as (job title), where I was trained as (title) and
was involved with (description of duties)
- I left (name of company) as (new employer) offered me a
chance to use my (skills or specialized knowledge, e.g.
languages, computering etc.).
- In 20-- I was offered a chance to join (name of company)
where there was an opportunity for me to gain more
experience in…
- I was offered promotion by (name of company) in (date)
and therefore left (company) as this meant I could…
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3. Explanation of previous experience
- While I was at… I took responsible for … and this
meant I (description); within (period of time) the firm/
department was able to… (description of improvement).
- During my time at… I worked on several schemes
which were very successful as they meant (description)
- At…, my duties included… This gave me more
experience in… which was very valuable when I moved
to…
- (Name of company) encouraged day release at (name
of college) where I studied (subject) and took a (degree/
diploma/ certificate) in (date). After two more years of
management experience I joined (name of company).
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4. Reasons you are applying for the post
- I am particularly interested in the position you offer as I
know my previous experience and academic background
would be valuable in this area of (engineering, teaching,
accountancy etc.).
- I am sure I would be successful in this post as I have now
gained the experience and skills that are required.
- As (title of post) I know my background in (area of work)
would prove valuable to you, especially as I have been
dealing with …
- This post would require someone who has had extensive
experience of (area of work) which I gained both
academically and commercially at (college and companies).
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5. Closing
- I look forward to hearing from you. However, if there is
any further information you require in the meantime,
please contact me.
- Please let me know if there are any other details you
need. Meanwhile, I look forward to hearing from you
soon.
- I hope to hear from you in due course. Please let me
know if you would like further information about me.
- I will be able to give you more detailed information at
an interview and I look forward to seeing you.
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I could come for an interview at any time and enclose a card
addressed to myself and hope you will use it to say when I may
come.
- I should appreciate an interview and the opportunity to give you
more information about myself.
- I trust you will consider my application favourably and grant me
an interview.
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1. Dear Mrs Jenkinson

Re: Private secretary to managing director
I was interested to see your advertisement in today’s Daily
Telegraph and would like to be considered for this post.

I am presently working as Private Secretary to General

Manager at a manufacturing company and have a wide
range of responsibilities. These include attending and taking
minutes of meetings and interviews, dealing with callers and
correspondence in my employer’s absence, and supervising
junior staff, as well as the usual secretarial duties.
.
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The kind of work your company is engaged particularly interested
me, and I would welcome the opportunity it would afford to use my
language abilities which are not utilised in my present post.

A copy of my curriculum vitae is enclosed with copies of previous

testimonials.
I hope to hear from you soon and to be given an opportunity to
present myself at an interview.
Yours sincerely
(signed)
Jean Carson (Miss)
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2. Dear Sir
I was very interested to see your advertisement for a Sales
Manager in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph and would like to be
considered for this post.
My full particulars are shown on my enclosed curriculum
vitae, from which you will see that I have had 10 years’
experience in the sales department of two well-known
companies. My special duties at Oral Plastics Ltd include the
training of sales personnel, dealing with the company’s
correspondence and organizing market research and sales
promotion programs. I thoroughly enjoy my work and I am
very happy here but I feel that the time has come when my
experience in marketing has prepared me for the
responsibility of full sales management.
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Mr James Watkinson, my Managing Director, and Ms
Harriet Webb, Sales Manager of my former company,
have both agreed to provide references for me: their
details can be found on my CV.
I shall be pleased to provide any further information you
may need and hope I may be given the opportunity for
an interview.
Yours faithfully
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Translation(E-V)
1. I am interested in applying for the marketing
internship position that was listed through the
Career Services Office of Foreign Trade
University.
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Translation(E-V)
2. I believe that I would be an asset to your
company. This internship would provide me with
the ideal opportunity to assist your organization
and to expand my business skills.
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Translation(E-V)
3. I am currently employed at Khanh Minh
Company as the Development Manager of
Website Enterprises, a position with scope and
responsibilities very similar to the position you
have advertised.
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Translation(E-V)
4. In my tenure at Khanh Minh, I have worked to
successfully implement a number of strategic
eCommerce initiatives.
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Translation(E-V)
5. One of my primary responsibilities is the
development and management of corporate
strategic eCommerce technology.
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Translation(E-V)
6. Of equal importance to the position you've
advertised, I have focused on developing best
practices and core competencies for company’s
eCommerce initiatives.
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Translation(E-V)
7. I wish to apply for the role of Sales Executive,
currently being advertised on
www.khanhminh.hea.par. Please find enclosed
my CV for your consideration.
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Translation(E-V)
8. I am very interested in the open marketing
position with Khanh Minh Marketing Group.
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Translation(E-V)
9. I believe that my education and employment
experience make me an ideal candidate for the
position.
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Translation(E-V)
10. During my tenure at Foreign Trade Univesity, I
developed a passion for marketing and public
relations.
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Translation(E-V)
11. I have sought out multiple opportunities to develop
my marketing skills. For example, last summer, I
interned at the Khanh Minh Marketing Group, a well-
known agency for different FMCGs companies such as
P&G, Unilever and CH Food & Beverages.
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Translation(E-V)
12. As you can see from my attached CV, I have
over three years’ experience in the Advertising
Industry, and I believe the knowledge and skills
built up during this time make me the perfect
candidate for the role.
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Translation(E-V)
13. In my current role as Senior Marketing Executive at
Khanh Minh Marketing Group, I have been responsible
for increasing incoming client enquiries for our B2B
product lines by 156% in under 12 months, which helped
the business increase its revenue by 55% year-on-year.
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Translation(E-V)
14. As an assistant at Foreign Trade Univesity’s
Career services office, I am responsible for
updating information on alumni, career advisors,
and companies who publicize internships with our
office.
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Translation(E-V)
15. This involves heavy calling during my shifts at
the office, in addition to emailing clientele. This
calls for me to employ interpersonal skills to
communicate with clients effectively.
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Translation(E-V)
16. I believe that my experience in marketing and
my interpersonal skills make me a prime
candidate for this position.
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Translation(E-V)
17. I am a diligent worker, and passionate about
my work.
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Translation(E-V)
18. I will be a valuable asset to your company
and will use this as an opportunity to grow and
further the development of my marketing skill set

.
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Translation(E-V)
19. I am confident that I can bring this level of
success with me to your company and help
Khanh Minh Marketing Group build upon its
reputation as one of the Vietnam’s fastest-
growing marketing groups.
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Translation(E-V)
20. With my previous experience and expertise, I
believe I can start actively contributing to the
business as soon as possible.
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Translation(V-E)
1. Khi thấy mẫu quảng cáo tuyển dụng của quý
ngài trên tờ Daily Telegraph hôm nay, tôi đã thấy
rất quan tâm và muốn được nộp đơn ứng tuyển
cho vị trí này.
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Translation(E-V)
2. Tôi hiện đang đảm trách nhiều công việc khác
nhau với vai trò là Thư kí cá nhân cho Tổng giám
đốc tại một công sản xuất
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3. Những công tác đó bao gồm dự họp, ghi chép
biên bản cuộc họp và biên bản phỏng vấn, nhận
cuộc gọi đến và trả lời thư từ thay Tổng Giám
Đốc lúc vắng mặt, giám sát nhân viên mới, và
các công việc thư kí thông thường khác.
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4. Tôi rất hứng thú với lĩnh vực mà quý công ty
đang tham gia hoạt động, và tôi mong chờ cơ hội
được sử dụng khả năng ngôn ngữ của mình vốn
rất ít được dùng đến ở vị trí hiện tại của tôi.
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5. Đính kèm theo thư này là sơ yếu lý lịch cùng
với bản sao các loại giấy giới thiệu năng lực
chuyên môn trước đây
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6. Tôi mong sớm nhận được hồi âm từ quý ngài
và nhận được cơ hội thể hiện mình tại buổi
phỏng vấn.
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7. Bà Phyllis Naish, Nhân viên phòng nhân sự,
đã thông báo cho tôi biết về vị trí Trợ lý
marketing hiện đang trống và tôi mong muốn
được ứng tuyển cho vị trí nói trên
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8. Như quý ngài có thể thấy trong sơ yếu lý lịch
đính kèm theo thư này, tôi đã đạt được nhiều
điểm A cũng như các chứng chỉ trợ lý có liên
quan trong suốt khóa học cấp tốc kéo dài một
năm tại trường Đại học Thương Mại
Walthamstow
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9. Tôi hiện là Thư kí tốc kí của bộ phận Marketing
của công ty Enterprise Cables Ltd được hai năm.
Tôi cảm thấy rất hạnh phúc với vị trí hiện tại của
mình và cũng đã tích lũy được nhiều kinh nghiệm
quý báu.
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10. Tuy nhiên, công ty của tôi lại là một công ty
nhỏ và hiện tại tôi mong muốn được mở rộng
kinh nghiệm của mình và từ đó có được triển
vọng nghề nghiệp tốt hơn
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11. Hiệu trưởng cũ của tôi đã viết một thư giới
thiệu (đính kèm) và sẵn lòng cung cấp thêm
thông tin chi tiết nếu cần thiết.
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12. Cấp trên hiện tại của tôi đã đồng ý cung thêm
thông tin trong trường hợp quý ngài quan tâm
đến hồ sơ xin việc của tôi.
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13. Tôi có thể tham dự phỏng vấn vào bất kì thời
gian nào và mong sớm nhận được hồi âm từ quý
ngài.
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14. Tôi viết thư này để nộp đơn vào vị trí Giám
đốc bán hàng khu vực công ty North-western,
được đăng tuyển trên trang web của quý công ty.
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15. Như quý ngài có thể thấy trong sơ yếu lý lịch
đính kèm, tôi năm nay 28, tốt nghiệp ngành Kinh
doanh và Marketing từ Trường đại học Hamburg,
và có năm năm kinh nghiệm trong lĩnh vực bán
hàng và marketing ở công ty Audi AGF đặt tại
Bremen.
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16. Vị trí hiện tại của tôi là Phó giám đốc bán
hàng cho khu vực Bremen và Neidersachsen.
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17. Sau khi tốt nghiệp, bên cạnh những kinh
nghiệm thực tế có được từ những vị trí mà mình
đã đảm nhiệm, tôi cũng đã tham gia nhiều khóa
học khác nhau tại các lớp học buổi tối và các
khóa học ngắn hạn về Kĩ năng thuyết trình, Quản
lý nhân sự và Marketing
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18. Tôi cũng đã tham gia nhiều khóa đào tạo về
những lĩnh vực tương tự trong nội bộ công ty nơi
tôi làm việc.
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19. Tôi rất quan tâm đến vị trí được đăng tuyển vì
đây dường như là cơ hội mà tôi đang tìm kiếm để
chuyển sang làm việc tại một công ty sản xuất
hàng tiêu dùng quốc tế và trở thành Giám đốc
bán hàng khu vực.
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20. Tôi hi vọng thư xin việc và sơ yếu lý lịch của mình sẽ
thu hút sự quan tâm của quý ngài. Tôi có thể tham dự
phỏng vấn vào bất kì thời điểm nào, và cấp trên hiện tại
của tôi cũng sẵn lòng cung cấp thêm thông tin giới thiệu
khi cần
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Letter - Writing Letter 1
In charge of office communications and correspondence.
Wide experience writing on a freelance basis: labor issues.
• Articles for review at:
• Sources:
• URL
• URL
• URL
• Attachment
• You should add other necessary details for a complete letter.
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I also have extensive experience writing on a freelance basis on
labor issues, which, I believe, would be an ideal match for this
position. Articles are available for your review at:
URLURLURL
Additional writing samples and my resume are attached. If I can
provide you with any further information on my background and
qualifications, please let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your
consideration.
Your Name
Address
Email
URL
Phone
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Letter 2
• 1. You are John Donaldson with the following personal
information.
• 8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
[email protected]
• 2. The recipient of your job application letter is George
Gilhooley with the following personal information.
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
• 3. Position advertised in the Times Union: programmer
• 4. Showing your interest in the position and the eligibility of
doing the job:
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Letter 2
• - Your experience
• - Your education
• - Your strengths, for example:
• Design, develop, and support live use applications
• Strive for continued excellence
• Provide best service for all customers.
• - Degree: BS degree in Computer Programming
• 5. Attachment
• 6. You should add other necessary details for a complete letter.
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• Letter 3
• Use your imagination to write a CV with the following headings:
• PERSONAL INFORMATION
• OBJECTIVE
• QUALIFICATIONS
• EXPERIENCE
• VOLUNTEER WORK
• EDUCATION
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• SKILLS
• INTERESTS
• REFEREES
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• Letter 3
• Use your imagination to write a CV with the following headings:
• PERSONAL INFORMATION
• OBJECTIVE
• QUALIFICATIONS
• EXPERIENCE
• VOLUNTEER WORK
• EDUCATION
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• SKILLS
• INTERESTS
• REFEREES