Job Application Letters Module Twenty Eight. Job Application Letters In your letter, focus on:  Major requirements of the job.  Points that separate.

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Job Application Letters Module Twenty Eight

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. 28-2

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. 28-3

Allocating Time in Writing a Job Application Letter 28-4

What kind of letter should I use?  Solicited letter  You know the company is hiring.  You’ve seen an ad  you’ve been advised to apply by a professor or friend  You’ve read in a trade publication that the company is expanding 28-5

What kind of letter should I use?  Prospecting letter  You may want to work for an organization which has not announced that it has openings in your area..  These help you tap into the “hidden job market.” 28-6

A Solicited Letter 28-7

A Prospecting Letter 28-8

A Solicited T-letter  T-letters offer the advantage of skimming but with some of the narrative qualities of a letter 28-9

The company wants an 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 address at the end of the message