INTRODUCTION
Becoming a professional someday would open
wide doors of opportunities in the business
industry. Obtaining a certain job title or position is
not as easy as asking for a piece of candy from
someone else. There are application procedures
that you have to go through. A few of the many
steps would be writing your application letter and
resume.
Application Letter
It discusses the applicant's qualifications,
knowledge and skills, and job experiences
suited to the job position being applied for.
This is usually submitted with a Resume or
CV and other supporting documents (The
Balanced Careers, n.d.).
The 7 Basic-part Format
1. Heading (Sender’s Information)
2. Date
3. Inside Address (Receiver’s Information)
4. Salutation
5. Body (divided into 3 parts)
a. Opening (greeting, express your purpose)
b. Main (discuss details, state your
qualifications)
c. Closing (express hopes/expectations,)
6. Complimentary Close (Respectfully, Truly, Sincerely
Yours)
7. Signature (Name in all CAPS, signature above)
•We may use the Full-block style (all entries are on
the left side of the paper)
•Basic Font styles and sizes to use
Arial - 11
Times New
Roman - 12
Calibri - 12
•Spacing: Law of symmetry
•Paper Size: Long/Short ( any size will do; may
depend upon the agency’s
or company’s requirement)
Envelope: Would depend upon the requirement
Alice Marie Genova -------------------------------------------------------------HEADING
Bantayan, Dumaguete City
Email Address: alicegenova@gmailcom
Mobile No.: 0907 123 4567
July 21, 2021 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE
Hon. Marie Guerro, Ph.D. ---------------------------------- - ---------- ------------------------------ INSIDE ADDRESS
University President
Cainta University
Martin St., Cainta Rizal
Dear Ma’am: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SALUTATION
Greetings!
I have read an advertisement in “The Daily News” about the teaching position available in your institution. I would like to
express my interest in applying for the said position. I am Alice Marie Genova, a literature and media graduate of Cavite
University. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTRODUCTION
I am passionate about media and communication. I was involved in video and photo editing, story and content writing, and
advertising on top my regular job as an online influencer in my previous company. Moreover, I have leadership skill. I have
been a volunteer in a non-government organization such as the Gawad Kalinga and Youth for Peace as trainer and peer
facilitator. I was able to create a customized and personalized leadership modules for the students.
---------------------------------------------------------- MAIN PART
I believe that my passion, skills and experience will provide me an opportunity to explore more things and be more
competitive in my field of specialization, especially in communication, language, and literature. Attached, please find my
resume and credentials for your perusal.
Thank you very much. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONCLUSION
Respectfully Yours, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPLIMENTRY CLOSE
ALICE MARIE GENOVA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIGNATURE
7-Basic Part
1. Heading/Return Address (Sender’s information)
2. Date (UK Style 03 August 2017)
3. Inside Address (Receiver’s information)
4. Salutation
5. Body (3 parts)
-Opening (greeting, express your purpose)
-Main (discuss details, state your qualifications)
-Closing (express hopes/expectations, provide
contact details like email/mobile number)
6. Complimentary Close (Respectfully, Truly,
Sincerely Yours)
7. Signature (Name in all CAPS, signature above)
Resume
It is a standardized document commonly used to
apply for jobs. It is intended to display personal
information, education, credentials, skills, work
experiences (Jobscan, n.d.) and any other
essential information your prospective employer
should know about you.
Resume could be made in different formats. Just
choose the one that is relevant to you.
How to write a Resume
1. Add your name and Contact Information, with 2x2
picture on the right side of the paper.
2. Career Objective (mention the job title you’re applying for,
add 2–3 key skills, and say what you hope to achieve in the job.
Keep it 2 to 3 sentences long.)
3. Personal Information
4. Education
5. Skills
6. Work Experiences
7. Seminars/Trainings Attended
8. Awards/Recognitions
9. References
Additional Information:
Application Letter vs. Cover Letter
-Contains in-depth information - Can omit specific details but
about the applicant’s skills and must include contact informa-
qualities tion and brief and concise reason
why you are qualified
for the position.
- In other business transactions,
this is also called transmittal
letter as it simply describes the
document being sent.
Additional Information:
RESUME CV
-summarizes skills, -an in-depth docu-
qualities related both are used ment that describes
to the job being to display your career journey
applied for. one’s personal step by step.
- shorter than a CV information and - CV has other
qualifications. function aside from
applying for a job.
It could also be used
in dissertations or
theses to serve as
the researcher's
profile.
Reminders:
✓Your letters will reflect the kind of applicant that
you are. The information provided should all contain
honesty. Don’t lie just for you to get hired. Avoid
making up stories. It might be taken against you.
✓Proofread all your letters. Make sure they are free
from grammatical errors.
✓Handle your letter with care. Make sure they are
neat until it reaches the recipient.
✓Be ready for an interview. Be the best version of
yourself!
The Balance Careers. (n.d.). Job application letter format and
writing tips. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-
application-letter-format-2061567
Jobscan (n.d.). How to Write a Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide.
https://www.jobscan.co/resume-writing-guide
Novoresume (n.d.). Resume Resources.
https://novoresume.com/resume-templates
Resume Writng Lab. (n.d.). Are Cover Letter and Application
Letter the Same? https://resumewritinglab.com/cover-letter-
application-letter.html
Images are taken from https://pngtree.com/free-backgrounds-
photos/job-advertisement
Thank You and May God bless you!
~~Jeremiah 29:11~~
God has a perfect plan for your future.
-- Mrs. Glory C. Lacuesta
