Tata Institute of Social Sciences

School of Vocational Education

A PROJECT REPORT
ON

JOB APPLICATION AND OFFER

SUBMITTED TO

TIKSNA LIVELIHOOD

By

Ms Shreya Rampujan Giri

Enrollment No. HC0446/0243/S22
Batch No. HC0446/C111/B01/S23

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF

B. VOC IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (HCI|I)

MONTH, YEAR
RECEIVED BY EXAMINED BY
NAME: NAME:

SIGN: SIGN:

Marks Obtained
 Vocabulary

• Applicant • A person who applies for a job

o Employee o Hopefully you! An Employee is a person who works for a company - a

successful applicant

• Employer • The company or person who you (will) work for

o A form Employers use to ensure they have the same information from
every applicant

o Job o A cover letter provides additional information on your skills and

Application qualifications for the job for which you're applying.

o Cover Letter • A document that highlights you, your skills and abilities

o Resume o A formal meeting between you and the potential employer where you
o Interview talk about your qualifications for the
 The Job Application Form
Most forms ask for:

● Personal Information
● Education
● Work Experience
● Availability
● References

When filling out the application form, always do one as a draft

and then a final copy. The final copy should be completed in
black or blue ink.
 Practice

● Go online, find and print out three different application

forms. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CANADIAN!
Try Real Canadian Superstore, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire, WalMart,
McDonalds, Winners, SportChek, etc.

● Fill in and submit to the teacher.

On the Resume...

● Personal ● Your name, address and contact information - phone number,

Information email address, etc.

● Objective ● A brief statement saying what type of job you are looking for

● Education ● Details about your schooling

● Experience ● A summary of all the work (paid and unpaid) that you have
done

● Skills ● Special skills and abilities that you have (like being fluent in
another language!)

● Activities ● Activities, groups, clubs, etc. that you have been/ are
involved in

● References ● Names of people that can be contacted to speak about you

(teachers, coaches, employers)
Tips to writing an effective resume
● Keep it simple and brief - no longer than 1 page
● Use point form notes except with the objective
● Use a clear, readable font and black ink
● Make it presentable
● Be honest and be professional
● PROOFREAD!!!!
● Regardless of style ALL resumes should include:
○ Your Personal Information
○ Education
○ Skills and Experience

Your Personal Information

● Should NEVER include:
● Your height, age, weight
● A photo of yourself
● Your Social Insurance Number
 Objective
The objective is a brief statement (a sentence or two) that
explains why you want a job

For example:

To acquire a challenging position in an environment where I can

best utilize my skills and education.

OR

To obtain a part time position with an organization that will allow

me to build experience and further develop my skills.

Education
● List your education, starting with most recent
○ Include years attended, name of school, location
○ Provide details on the school program

● 2014-Present Education Detail Place Name

○ Currently enrolled in grade xxx
○ In Academic Program
○ Elective courses include: Print Communications, Power Mechanics and Art
 Experience
At this age, most of you haven't held "official" jobs yet but you
do have experience!

● Babysitting
● Paper route / delivering flyers
● Yard work / shovelling snow
● Volunteer
● On the farm / in the barns

Skills

➢ YES! You have skills! You are talented individuals that are
able to:

● Work independently and in teams

● Use various computer applications such as Microsoft
Office
● Proficient Mental Math abilities
● Able to communicate verbally and in writing in German,
Tagalog, Russian, Korean, Spanish and English
● Personable and Friendly
● Reliable and Honest
● Goal Orientated and Hardworking
 Activities
➢ What groups, clubs or organizations are you or have you
been a part of? List them!! Include things such as:

● Youth / cell group,

● Sports teams
● Choir / band / dance and drama groups
● Girl Guides / Boy Scouts

References
● Provide contact information on people who are able and willing to
speak to a potential employer about your skills and abilities. DO
NOT INCLUDE FAMILY as references - they are biased!
●
● You can use: group leaders, teachers, E.A.S, coaches, principals,
former employers

Reference Name

Their full name ←—----------------------------------------- Name

Their full name ←—----------------------------------------- How you know them
How to reach them ←—------------------------------------ xxx-xxx-xxxx
 Appreciation for the Offer

● Placement: First Paragraph

● Be appreciative and sincere
● Reaffirm Offer: Clearly restate the job offer you received.

Statement of Acceptance
● Placement: Follows the “Appreciation for the Offer” in the
First Paragraph
● Clearly states that you accept the position that was offered
to you

Reaffirmation of Employment Conditions

● Placement: Within the body of the letter, in the paragraphs
following the first paragraph
● Restate the conditions of your employment which should
have been pre-determined and accepted by both parties.
● This is not the time to include critical items or concerns
you have. It is recommended to address any questions or
issues you may have, prior to accepting a position.
Seek Needed Instruction or Information
Based on Employment or Notices
● Placement: After the “Reaffirmation of Conditions” and
before closing
● Possible information to request:
● Starting date of employment
● Where to go?
● Whom to contact?

The Tone of your Letter:

● Tone = a writer’s attitude toward the reader and the
subject of the message.
● Your tone affects the way the message is conveyed
and how effectively the reader will understand and act
upon your writing.
 What kind of “tone” should I use?

● Write confidently--but not too confidently

● Be courteous and sincere
● Use nondiscriminatory language
● Stress the “You” Attitude
● Utilize an appropriate level of difficulty

Writing with Confidence

● An employer will welcome a confident attitude and a
self-assured personality.
● However, an over-confident attitude may come across as
arrogant or presumptuous.

NOT: “I am a valuable addition to your team

and will meet and surpass your expectations.”
INSTEAD: “I look forward to joining your team
and striving to meet and surpass job expectations.”
Letter Model