Steps on how to write an application letter

Steps on how to write an application letter

Are you applying for a job? And you don’t know how to write an application letter? Well I have some tips for you. Use this application letter format as a guideline to create an application letter.

1.    Contact Information- Begin with your contact information at the top of your paper. You should include your address, phone number and the date.

2.    Employer Contact Information- Write the contact information of the employer to whom you are applying for the job. Include their full name, title, company and street.

3.    Salutation- Write the name of the person whom you are writing to.

4.    Body of Application letter:

Ø  Opening paragraph- Begin the letter by writing your purpose. State the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Also, explain briefly why you are interested in that position.

Ø  Middle paragraph- In the next paragraph, you can summarize your skills you have to offer the employer and any particular qualifications or experiences that match the job you are applying for.

Ø  Final paragraph- In the last paragraph, conclude your application letter by thanking them for his/her time and for considering of your application. Include Information on how you will follow-up.

              

  5.    Complimentary close- End it in an appropriate way using Yours sincerely, or Yours faithfully. Then, leave about four lines for your signature then write your full name underneath.

  I hope these tips will help you.