Job Application Letters Module Twenty Eight Mc GrawHillIrwin
Job Application Letters Module Twenty Eight Mc. Graw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2014 by The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Learning Objectives LO 28 -1 Select job application letters for different situations. LO 28 -2 Contrast differences among job application letters. LO 28 -3 Compare similarities among job application letters. LO 28 -4 Examine methods for specific company targeting. 28 -2
Learning Objectives LO 28 -5 Apply principles for T-letters. LO 28 -6 Apply principles for appropriate job application letter length. LO 28 -7 Apply principles for good job application letter tone. LO 28 -8 Apply principles for e-mail job application letters. 28 -3
Job Application Letters In your letter, focus on: Major requirements of the job. Points that separate you from other applicants. Points that show your knowledge of the organization. Qualities that every employer values. 28 -4
Job Application Letters To make the letter professional: Use a standard font. Address your letter to a specific person. Don’t mention relatives’ names. Omit unnecessary personal information. In general, use a conservative style. Edit and proofread carefully. 28 -5
Allocating Time in Writing a Job Application Letter 28 -6
What kind of letter should I use? Solicited letter 9 You know the company is hiring. 9 You’ve seen an ad 9 you’ve been advised to apply by a professor or friend 9 You’ve read in a trade publication that the company is expanding 28 -7
What kind of letter should I use? Prospecting letter 9 You may want to work for an organization which has not announced that it has openings in your area. . 9 These help you tap into the “hidden job market. ” 28 -8
How are the two letters different? When you know the company is hiring, organize your letter in this way: State that you are applying for the job. Develop major qualifications in detail. Develop other qualifications, even if the source didn’t ask for them. Ask for an interview. 28 -9
A Solicited Letter 28 -10
How are the two letters different? When you don’t have any evidence that the company is hiring, organize your letter this way: Catch the reader’s interest Create a bridge between the attention-getter and your qualifications. Develop your strong points in detail. Ask for an interview. 28 -11
A Prospecting Letter 28 -12
What parts of the two letters are the same? Address the letter to a specific person. Indicate the specific position you’re applying for. Be specific about your qualifications. Show what separates you from other applicants. Show knowledge of the company and position. 28 -13
What parts of the two letters are the same? Refer to your résumé and ask for an interview. Use a full page. Use a second page if necessary. Use you-attitude. Use positive emphasis. 28 -14
Targeting a Specific Company in Your Letter Check for Facts about the Company Check News Releases and Speeches Check the Corporate Culture 28 -15
Can I use T-letters? Use a T-letter if the employer prefers it. To create a T-letter 9 Determine job duties and how you match them. 9 Use bullet points to highlight duties and your skills. 9 Use a solicited or unsolicited introduction. 9 Ask for an interview. 28 -16
A Solicited T-letters offer the advantage of skimming but with some of the narrative qualities of a letter 28 -17
How long should my letter be? A short letter throws away an opportunity to be persuasive; suggest that you have aren’t very interested in the job. If you need more than a page, use it. The extra space gives you room to be more specific about what you’ve done 28 -18
The company wants an e-mail application. What should I do? Put the job number or title for which you’re applying in your subject line and in the first paragraph. Prepare your letter in a word-processing program with a spell-checker to make it easier to edit and proof the document. 28 -19
The company wants an e-mail application. What should I do? Don’t send anything in all capital letters. Don’t use smiley faces or other emoticons. Put your name and e-mail address at the end of the message. 28 -20
An E-Mail Application Letter 28 -21
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