How to write for a job application?

How to Write a Job Application  

An application letter is known as a cover letter in the transmittal of your resume. Although letter of application is similar with to your resume, you should not repeat the same information as the resume. The main purpose of the letter of application is getting an interview. The following guidelines you have to follow in writing your job application letter.

In the opening paragraph, you should gain the potential employer’s attention. In the middle paragraph, you should convince the potential employer that you fit the job requirements and prove to the potential employers with qualifications and your skills. In the last paragraph, the letter should close with a positive, pleasant interview request. Do not forget that inside your application letter you should provide your contact information in order to offer convenience for the potential employer.

Besides that, an application letter should keep it short and to the point and its lengths should within one to one and a half pages. Application letter and resumes should not be folded because most organizations scan letters as well as resumes. Address the application to a specific person or use simplified format. Remember ask someone to proofread your application letter carefully; it must be accurate especially the receiver’s name, organization, address and his or her job position. At last, you should prepared a targeted letters because it is more powerful than general letters because you able to show how you can benefit the company.