Resume 2 Letters of Application for Jobs

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Resume 2 Letters of Application for Jobs
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What is a letter of application?

• Its a cover letter that you have to send with
  your resume when you are applying for a job.
• Its a marketing letter to help you tell a
  potential employer what skills you have for a job
  (in a shortened form).

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Structure of a letter of applicationAdvertised
Position

• Paragraph 1
• Give name of position you are applying for and
  where and when you saw it advertised
• Paragraph 2
• An outline of your most recent work experience,
  skills and recent studies

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Paragraph 3

• State why you are applying for the position eg to
  get work experience or exposure to that business
  or industry
• Also indicate if getting the job is part of your
  short or long term goal

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Paragraph 4

• State that the resume (and selection criteria
  where requested) is attached
• State that any other information specifically
  asked for eg references or examination results,
  are attached

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Paragraph 5

• Make a request to get an interview
• State how and when you can be contacted for the
  interview
• Thank the potential employer for the time in
  considering your application for the job

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Lets look at Letters of Application (LOA)

• There are two types of letters
• For a position which has been advertised in the
  newspaper (click link to see an example)
• For a position which has not been advertised
  (click link to see an example)

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LOA for a position which has been advertised in
the newspaper
Joe Black 2 Wombat Crescent PALMYRA WA 6156 Mr.
R Richards Personnel Officer Money Matters Pty
Ltd 3 Alpine Crescent WILLETON WA 6155 Dear Mr
Richards APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT CLERICAL
OFFICER I am very keen to be considered for the
Clerical Officer position that was advertised in
The West Australian on Saturday, 15 January
2000. Over the past 10 months, I have been
working as a part-time Clerical Assistant for
Mater and Company. I am experienced in world
processing, bookkeeping, and am competent using a
Commander telephone system, email, computer
networks and a range of office machines. My
previous work history includes three months as a
temporary Clerical Officer. My research into
your organisation indicates that Money Matters
Pty Ltd is a growing business which offers
exciting opportunities for people wishing to have
a career in financial administration. I am
applying for this position because I would
welcome the opportunity to utilise and further
develop my skills while participating in the
operations of such a dynamic company. I am
confident I possess the necessary skills and
abilities to make a valuable contribution to this
position and have enclosed a copy of my resume
and references for your consideration. I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss my
application further and would be available for an
interview at a time convenient to you. I may be
contacted on 9912 9999 during working hours, or
9911 1111 after hours. Yours sincerely Joe
Black 25 January 2000
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LOA for a position which has NOT been advertised
in the newspaper
Ms Chantelle Browne9/254 Whicher
TerraceBUSSELTON WA 6280 Mr. I
SmithManagerGeographe Farm Machinery
ServicesUnit 3, 548 Pioneer Street,
LIABUSSELTON WA 6280 Dear Mr Smith I am very
keen to be considered for any Reception or
Clerical positions that may arise within your
business. For the past 3 years, I have been
working as a receptionist/clerical officer at
Spencer Irrigation Services on a full-time basis.
While I am responsible for the handling of
telephone and customer enquiries, I also assist
the bookkeeper with the payroll and handling of
accounts. As a person who has grown up in
farming, I have considerable experience and
understanding of farming machinery, plenty of
mechanical experience, and I relate easily with
farming people. I have excellent customer service
skills, and am efficient with the use of
computers in a wide variety of applications. My
enquiries locally indicate that Geographe Farm
Machinery Services is a highly respected
business, which takes pride in offering a high
quality service to its customers. I would welcome
the opportunity to be part of such a positive
business servicing the rural community, hence
this application to you seeking work
opportunities. I am confident I posses the
necessary skills and abilities to make a valuable
contribution to your business. In support of my
application, I have enclosed a copy of my resume
and references for your consideration. I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss my
application further and would be available for an
interview at a time convenient to you. I may be
contacted on 9911 5007 during working hours, or
on 9914 1528 after hours. Yours
sincerely   Chantelle Browne14 October 2000