Definition
of an Application Letter
An application letter is merely another
name for a cover letter, the official business letter often included with a job
application and/or resume and sent to a prospective employer. Although
application letters are generally considered optional components of applying
for a job, more and more frequently, employers are singling out those who
actually take the time to write an application letter as their top picks. Here
are a few components of a typical, successful application letter:
Professional
Style
Application letters are usually, and
should always, be in an officer letter style, like block style. These letters
should be formatted properly and checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
Salutation
Although many application letters open
with a simple "Sir or Madam:", the more successful application
letters are addressed personally to the hiring manager (which often takes some
research on the part of the job applicant).
Body
The body of a good application letter,
usually 3 to 4 paragraphs, explains why the applicant is a good fit for the
job, explains relevant experience, and shows how that experience would be
useful if selected for the career opportunity.
Attachments
An application letter is rarely sent to
a prospective employer alone. It is usually accompanied by a resume, salary
history, list of references, and/or other documentation of achievements.
Length
Application letters are generally no
more than one page in length. Employers are unimpressed by application letters
of half a page or less, though; filling most of one page is the safest way to
complete an application letter.
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