7 Tips of Writing Job Application letter

7 Tips of  Writing Job Application letter.

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writing an application letter is not an easy task.  Cover letter are always written to apply for an advertised job vacancy. The application you write should clearly  express your qualification, competence and your interest to work there. To write an application letter you have to check the advertisement of the company and underline the important skills that the company requires. 

Every job advertisement is  clear and straight forward to the point of what level of education, skills and experience to position requires. This explain the type of person they need to employ for that position.  

In order to write a very good application letter you should understand what employers  need and underline those skills. You need to consider those skills and competences to write your application. It builds your first impression with the company and they will need to know more about you. This creates their interest in you and desire to call you for an interview.

When writing an application letter, you need to include and stressing the following points in your cover letter for you to build the interest to be called for an interview.

1. Explain to the employer in your application letter why you are sending them your application letter and CV/resume. Do not only send your Resume/CV with out preparing an motivation letter or application letter. Specify the job that you want if it is a current job vacancy or a any future vacancy that you want from the company and also if it is full time or part time job. The reader needs to be clear about what you are asking for.
2. Mention where you heard or seen about the job advertisement. Explain how you came to know about the existence of this job vacancy or the company itself. It is very crucial to  tell the reader that you are interested and well informed about the organization work and activities by informing how you came to know about the vacancy. This can be from job advertisement boards, internet search , job sites or a friend from the company who informed you about it. it is not bad to mention about the name of the friend in your job application letter.
3. Persuade the employer to look at your Resume/CV. Remember to write the application letter  very interesting since it creates your impression and interest to the employer to read your CV.
4. Talk about you qualification, skills and work experience that you have gained that make you the best and most outstanding applicant for the job. Emphasis on your education background, your experience and leaderships ability. Mention the offices that you held and the titles. Be specific and give examples of this positions and work experience. 
5. Mention the good qualities  you have. Include about you good manners. Talk about how you interest the job in the company. How you interact with people, how to committed to your duties and responsibilities.
6. Inform them how you are available and how they can contact you or call you for an interview.
7. Sign your letter at the end. 

Sample application letter.