1. Presenting Yourself for Employment
Application Letters

2. Application Letter
Application letters are promotional or sales tools that present or sell you to potential employers.

3. Two types of Application Letters
1.) Solicited letter of Application
Is written to apply for a specific position or job opening which has been advertised (announced)
2.) Unsolicited letter of Application
Is written to apply for a position that has not been advertised or announced and may of may not be open.

4. Part of a Letter of Application
Parts of the Business Letter
Date
Sender Address
Inside Address (recipient’s address)
Salutation
Body
Closing
Enclosures

5. Appearance of Business Letter
Format
Block, Modified Block, or Semi Block
Font
Times New Roman 12
Punctuation
Salutation: Use a colon.
Closing, Use a comma.
Check all punctuation within the letter.

6. Inside Address (recipient’s address) Salutation
Address the letter to a person.
Use the correct Title for the person being addressed.
Spell the recipient’s title and name correctly.
Use a colon after the Salutation

7. The Body of the Letter Opening Paragraph ( Keep it Brief)
Indicates that you are applying for a position or job.
States what position for which you are applying.
Tell how you know about the position. (solicited letter)
Identify your abilities (unsolicited letter)
Indicate how you experience can benefit the employer.

8. Body Paragraph Convince the employer you are right for the job.
This paragraph should indicate how your background and experience will benefit the employer. Remember experience should be relevant to the position being requested
Remember you are attaching the resume so don’t just list your qualifications. Refer to the resume in this paragraph.

9. Closing Paragraph Ask for an interview in a positive confident tone.
Include your telephone number and address so that it is easy for the employer contact you.
Make sure your address is professional. Do not use an address that is cute, silly, or unprofessional. You may create a free address using gmail.com

10. Printing Your Letter
Use high-quality 20-lb. white, off-white or gray bond paper for resumes.
Use matching business-sized envelopes.