Letter of ApplicationA job application can also be written entirely in the form of a letter. You include the same information as in any other resume, but you write it as a letter. This is also called a letter of application. It includes much more information than a cover letter. Here is a sample letter of application.96 Main Street Little Cove, NF A2B 1K6 April 25, 1999 Mr. K. D. Patterson Personnel Manager Jackson's Hardware Big City, NF A1V 2K5 Dear Mr. Patterson: Please consider my application for the position of Parts Manager with your store, as recently advertised in The Daily Journal. I believe I have the education, work experience and other qualifications needed to do an excellent job in this position. I received my high school diploma from Seaside Collegiate in June of 1990. I completed a six-month course in automotive parts distribution at Techno College in June of 1991. I worked as parts clerk at Bob's Tire in Bonavista from September 1991 to June 1992. I was promoted to Parts Manager at Hefty Tire and worked there until June 1998. I enjoy serving the public and get along well with customers and co-workers. I thank you for considering this application and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, L. D. Smith |
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