COMPETENCY 5

WRITING APPLICATION
LETTERS
 It is every person’s dream to
get a job after of rigorous
academic preparation . The first
document that you submit to your
future employer is an application
letter.
 An application letter serves as
introduction of yourself to your
potential employer. It contains your
background, summarizes your
knowledge and experiences and
includes a few more details as to
why you are qualified for the job.
 More importantly, your application
letter expresses your intent to apply
for a specific job in an organization,
business or company.
 Before you write an application letter,
you have to know the company you are
applying in. Don’t write a one-fits-all letter
of application. You need to fit your skills
with the company’s needs so your
application letter gets to be read. You
become the best person for the job if you
specify your skills which the company
needs.
 The opening paragraph of your
application letter should capture
the employer’s interest by stating
that you are the person for the
job.
 You can use the next two
paragraphs convincing the
prospective employer that you
are the best person suited for
the job as claimed in your
introductory paragraph.
 Your closing paragraph should
include an expression of thanks and
your interest to be interviewed for the
position. Restate your passion for the
position you are applying for. Include
your contact information.
 When sending your
application be sure that it is
free from grammatical
errors. Remember, your
letter is your first contact
with your employer.
 Any mistake will have a negative
impression on you. Be sure to
impress your employer by submitting
a carefully written, free from error
application letter. If you send your
application letter through email, be
sure to indicate your email address
preferably on the email signature for
easy reference by the employer.
22 H Venture St.
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines
April 17, 2015

Mr. Vincent Chua

Hiring Manager
Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI)
12F Ayala Life-FGU Center, Ayala Ave
Makati City 1226
Dear Mr. Chua,
I am writing to express my interest for the position of
Recruitment Assistant in your esteemed company.

Having recently obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in

Business Administration major in Human Resource
Development management (BSBA-HRDM) in the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) I wish
to bring my knowledge , skills and commitment to
excellence to your company’s innovative environment.
As a Business Administration student, specializing in
HR management, I’ve become equipped with the
necessary knowledge that come with the position
including manpower recruitment, workforce
organization, personnel training and compensation as
well as legal provisions and other labor concerns.

My internship at San Miguel Corporation also afforded

me with the crucial skills to work with some of the best
professionals in the recruitment and human resources
industry.
Being a trainee has developed in me enthusiasm and a
true passion for human resources and has subsequently
convinced me that human resource management is my
true calling.

For additional details regarding my qualification and

expertise, please review my attached resume.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this

application and I look forward to hearing from you. I
can be contacted through my phone no. 09176281668.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Jessica Cenadoza