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A job application is a formal document that includes a cover letter and resume, aimed at presenting a candidate's qualifications to secure an interview. The cover letter should follow a specific format and include three paragraphs detailing the job source, candidate qualifications, and a request for an interview. The resume, or bio-data, should outline personal details, qualifications, experiences, and references in a structured manner.

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Job Letter Notes

A job application is a formal document that includes a cover letter and resume, aimed at presenting a candidate's qualifications to secure an interview. The cover letter should follow a specific format and include three paragraphs detailing the job source, candidate qualifications, and a request for an interview. The resume, or bio-data, should outline personal details, qualifications, experiences, and references in a structured manner.

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Job Application

A job application is a formal document submitted by a candidate to an


employer expressing interest in a position. It typically consists of a cover
letter and a resume (or bio-data) and serves as the first step in the hiring
process. A job application aims to present your qualifications, skills, and
experiences to the employer to secure an interview.

 Very formal
 Precise
 To the point

A. COVER LETTER FORMAT


 Sender’s Address
 Date in Full form
 Receiver’s Address
 Subject
 Salutation
 Content (3 paras)
 Complimentary close
 Signature
 Enclosures

Content of Cover letter:

Para 1 :

1. Begin with mentioning the source of information about the job (from
where you got to know the job) along with the day, date and
advertisement number (if any). Also mention the post you wish to
apply for.
Example- ‘With reference to the advertisement published in the (name
of the newspaper), dated (date), I would like to apply for the post of
(name of the post) in your (firm/organization/institution)

Para 2 :

1. Offer your candidature by briefing about your qualifications,


achievements, previous experiences, and your strengths. Share your
interests and competence level. (This para has to answer the question
‘How are you the perfect candidate for the job?’)
(Key words that can be used – young, dynamic, good communication
skill, committed to hard work, etc.)
Make it to the point and clear.
It should not sound boastful.

Para 3:

1. Make a reference to the photograph (passport sized), Resume /


Biodata/ Curriculum Vitae and other detailed documents that you
have enclosed.
2. Appeal for a one on one interview.
3. End it with a promising note. Eg, looking forward to your positive
response.

ENCLOSURES

Mention the name of the documents and testimonials attached along with
the cover letter. They may include the followings:-

 Photograph (passport sized)


 Resume or Bio data or CV
 Copies of Certificates
 Any other documents.

B. BIO-DATA

Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae/Resume is an integral part of the job application. It


is divided into four parts as follows:

 Personal Details
 Qualifications
 Experiences
 References

It goes like-

1. BIO DATA (Heading) :

2. FULL NAME :

3. FATHER’S NAME :

4. DATE OF BIRTH :

5. ADDRESS :

6. AGE :

7. CONTACT NO :
8. EMAIL ID :

9. NATIONALITY :

10. MARITAL STATUS :

11. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

SRL NO NAME OF NAME OF NAME OF YEAR OF PERCENTAG


THE THE THE PASSING E
EXAMINATI INSTITUTI BOARD/
ON / ON UNIVERSIT
DEGREE Y
1. B.Ed.
2. M.A
3. B.A
4. HSC
5. SSLC

(Qualifications must be written in tabular form with the above mentioned


heads. The name of the examination / degree should be written in
descending order (recently completed degree first))

12. WORK EXPERIENCE:

13. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :

14. ACHIEVEMENTS :

15. LANGUAGES KNOWN:

16. SKILLS :

17. HOBBIES :

18. REFERENCES :

1. Mr. Ram Kumar


The Head of the Department of English
B.N.S Matriculation School
Mumbai.
2. Ms. Revathi Sharma
The Principal
Swarna Vidyalayam
Chennai.
(Name of the Person with his/her designation and name of the organization
and place (Minimum 2 references should be given) )

19. DECLARATION:

(I hereby declare that the above mentioned details are true to the
best of my knowledge.)

20. DATE

21. PLACE

22. SIGNATURE

NOTE : The resume can be a part of the letter or as an enclosure.

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