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Pathway to English for Senior High School


Grade XII General Program
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What’s on This Chapter?

Language
Elements Feature
Application of Application
of Application
Letters Letters
Cultural Awareness
Letters
Application Letters
To write a perfect application letter, you should:
 begin with your contact information at the top;
 write the name of the employer;
 write the date in the letter;
 state the position for which you are applying to;
 tell why you want the job and why the job would be
suitable for you;
 summarize your strengths and any particular
qualifications;
 include the most relevant aspects of your career;
 explain how you can contribute to the company.

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Elements of Application Letters
Date date of the letter

name of the company being applied to,


Name of the company full name of the hiring manager, street,
address, city/state, zip code

the title of position applied, reasons for


Position to apply being a good fit for the position

a brief description of the applicant’s


Background background related to the job
requirements for the position applied for
(cont) Elements of application letter
Closing statement a positive and polite close

a greeting
Closing

official signature
Signature

Name full name

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Language Features of Application Letters
To tell facts about the applicants
Simple Example:
present tense Although I don’t have a lot of practical
experience in the field of advertising, my
past work experience shows that I am
able to learn fast from experienced staff.

To tell applicant’s previous experiences


Past tense
Example:
In my previous job as a salesgirl, it was
necessary to be able to handle customers’
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Cultural Awareness
Two important types of application letters:

Speculative letter Cover letter


Tailored to aspecific company Clearly structured to cover:
and addressed to a named  the kind of work advertised;
individual  the reason why you are
Include: applying, why the job
 the kind of work you’re interest you, and why you
looking for; want to work for that
 the reason why you want to company;
work for that company the  the reason why you are
reason why you are suitable; suitable
 the relevant skills, experience,
and personal qualities in your
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