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Page 1: Job Hunting (Application Letter)
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An Effective Application Letter

Should tell why the applicant wants to join the organization..

Should not duplicate the information stated in the resume.

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Purpose of an Application Letter

To obtain an interviewFunction a sales letter

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Your letter must…

– attract attention– arouse interest– develop desire to see you

personally– move him intoaction

AIDA

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Appearance of an Application Letter

Create favorable first impression

Use plain-good quality paperShow neatness, sense of design

and composition and typing ability

Proofread and type accurately

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Outline of an Effective Application Letter

First ParagraphSecond ParagraphThird ParagraphFourth ParagraphFifth Paragraph

Should be businesslike in manner

State the qualificationsSell yourself

State your accomplishmentsRequest for an appointment

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Filling In an Application Form

An application form in either before the interview or after it.

The application form will show your IntelligenceAbility to follow directionsCompleteness and legibility of

penmanship

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Legibility

Your handwriting must be readable.

Any figure that you write should be clear.

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Remember:

It will be a point against you

if the interviewer

experiences difficulty in

reading your handwriting.

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Accuracy and Carefulness

Recheck all information you have written.

Do not leave blanks.Draw a line or mark it “NOT

APPLICABLE” or “DOES NOT APPLY”.

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Be careful with spelling.Follow directions correctly.Avoid erasures.Avoid asking for an extra

form.

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Job interview

Purpose-For the company to find out who among the applicants is qualified for the job.

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Special Interview Timetable

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Three days before

Go over your resume aloud and practice answering interview questions.Dress for success.

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Two Days Before

Get gorgeous!

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The Day BeforeConfirm your appointment.Ask for direction.Put together an „Interview Kit‟

(bio-data, a pocketbook, eraser, coins, notebook and pen, xerox of TOR, etc.)

Take care of last-minute tasks.Be good to yourself.

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The Day Before, DON‟T!!!

Cut your bangs.Perm your hair.Overtire yourself.

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The BIG DAY!Make sure you eat.Accept that you will be

somewhat edgy.

YOU‟VE ARRIVE Introduce yourselfFind a seat. Try to read.

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When you hear your name…

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Take a deep BreathGet up

Smile

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THE HOURS AFTERWARD:

Get up, shake hands and turn to go out the door.

Hve something to look forward to.

Avoid the instant-replay syndrome.

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The Next Day

Keep things in perspective.

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Getting Ready for the InterviewFind out the exact place and time.Visit the place before the interview.Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes ahead

of the schedule.Prepare your interview kit.Be prepared to take skill tests.Be very particular with your

appearance.

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Use cosmetics conservatively.Wear clothes and accessories in

good taste.Use pleasing scents and

perfumes.Shoes and bags should be in

matching color and style.Don‟t become unduly worried.Relax, prepare, self-confident

and well-poised.

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During the Interview It is normal to be nervous.Take a deep breath before

entering the room.Avoid doing things with your

hands that will make a tremor of your state.

Smile and greet the interviewer.Wait until you are offered a

seat.

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Avoid mannerisms.Be alert, smart, courteous

and have a lot of common sense.

Be sincere in your manner of talking.

Be natural in your behavior.