CC Unit 9, Application Letter - TACN 1 (Tiếng anh thương mại nâng cao 1) FTU

Commercial Correspondence Unit 9 Letters of Application Letters of Application A letter of application is a sales letter, in which you are both salesperson and product. The letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job. 2 Letters of Application Also called a cover letter of your résumé Requirements: Capture attention by using a good writing style Arouse interest in your qualifications Back up with convincing evidence Bring about the action you want the prospective employer to take 3 Quick tips for writing an effective cover letter Ensure your application looks attractive and neatly presented. Keep it short (2 or 3 paragraphs). Write sincerely. Show that you understand the company and the position. Show some personality (to balance the choppy, factual style of your résumé) Meticulously check your spelling, grammar. 4 Types of Application Letters Two kinds: 1. Solicited: for an employment position which has been announced. (to solicit: to ask sb for sth) 1. Unsolicited: the applicant does not know whether a position is open and he/she is prospecting for a job. 5 Parts of an Application Letter Three main parts: 1.An opening that gains attention, 2.A body that builds interest and reduces resistance, and 3.A closing that motivates action. 6