The Layout of the Application Letter (cont.)
Body
Complimentary close (Your truly/ faithfully/ sincerely/ cordially)
Signature
Enclosure(s)
Your AL may determine whether or not you will be employed, therefore it must be written to help you make the best possible impression. The letter is successful if an interview is granted.
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Question to ponder:
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What points do we need to include in an application letter for a job?
Questions Often Asked By the Employer
An employer will probably pose these questions:
This course is designed to help you learn and apply the principles of written communication in business and professional contexts.
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The Layout of the Application Letter (cont.)
Date
• 5 January 2017 5 (th) (of) January (,) 2017
• March 1, 2017 March (the) 1 (st), 2017
The Layout of the Application Letter (cont.)
Think about: Resumes Emails Fax, etc.
What do people usually do when they apply for jobs?
• a letter of application • a resume enclosed
Module 1 Job Application Task 1 Job Application Letter
Briefingasic structure of application letters
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Know how to write effective
application letters
Produce your own application letters
Employer Contact Details
Mr. Li Ming Manager of Human Resources Allen Investment Company No.169 East Huanshi Road Guangzhou, P.R. China, 510071
The Layout of the Application Letter (cont.)
The Layout of the Application Letter
Heading (Applicant’s contact details)
Wang Hua No.41 West Lujing Road / No.41 Lujing Rd. (W) Guangzhou, P.R. China, 510091 (020) 83481415 wanghua@
• Why is the applicant writing to me of all people? • Do I need what s/he has to offer? • What makes him/her stand out?
Procedures For Writing a Letter of Application
What Is Application Letter
• Or cover letters, are used by job
1seekers to introduce themselves and inform an employer of their availability and desire to双击b输e入e要m点 ployed. • The letter should be simple and terse in style.
Salutation
Dear Mr/ Mrs/ Miss/ Ms. Last name（知道收信人姓 名及性别） Dear Sir 或 Dear Madam（写给有具体职衔的人，或 Dear Human Resources Manager） Dear Sir or Madam（写给有具体职衔但不知其性别 的人）
Lectured by Shaoting Li , Guangzhou Open University
YOUR CAREER
List three careers you could see yourself having in the future. For each of the careers you listed, list the ways in which you will use writing for that career.
• Begin the letter with selected words to get the reader’s attention and name the position for which you’re applying • Present the information that qualifies you to do the work • Drive for the appropriate action in the close