Question

How to write job application

Answer 1

by using a pen/pencil, your brain and your hand

Answer 2

1

Grab a piece of paper and make two columns. In the left column write “Requirements” and in the right, “My Skills”. Read the job application carefully and become familiar with the requirements for this job. Next you will compare those to your skills and experiences on your resume.

In the left column write down the requirements and skills needed for the job.

In the right column write down points from your resume that fit those.

Having these points of interest that correlate to the job will help you provide the most important information in your cover letter quickly and effectively.

2

Start your letter by adding your contact information at the top. You want to make it as easy as possible for your prospective employer to contact you and know who you are. Before you begin your letter, make sure that you have the proper letterhead.

Make sure your document is aligned to the left.

Include the current date, then separated by a space, add your contact information:

Name

Address

Phone number

Email address

Personal website (if you have one)

LinkedIn profile
3

Include the company’s information.After you include your information, you need to include the name of the employer to whom you are applying for the job, his title, name of company and address.[1]

By including the contact information of the company to which you are applying, you are showing that you have taken the time to write a specific letter or application to this company, and have done your research on the hiring manager for the position.

Doing your homework puts you ahead of a majority of applications which are clearly generic cut and paste letters, and shows you are dedicated.

If you don’t know the name of the hiring manager, search the company’s website to see if you can find him. Go to LinkedIn, and even search Twitter. If you can’t narrow down a specific name, see if you can find the head of the department to which you are applying. If all else fails and you have no name, it’s ok to address your cover letter to the hiring manager of the department. Example: “[Department] Hiring Manager”.