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JOB APPLICATION (5 Marks, 120-150 Words) : A Covering Letter Should: Format - Formal Letter

The document provides guidance on writing a job application, which includes a covering letter and CV/resume. The covering letter should indicate the position applied for, briefly introduce the applicant, explain why they are applying and eligible for the role, and note that their CV is attached. The CV/resume format outlined includes personal details, education qualifications, work experience, achievements, skills, and references. A sample covering letter and resume are then provided for a fictional application by Amita Gupta for the role of Chief Librarian at Mumbai University.

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JOB APPLICATION (5 Marks, 120-150 Words) : A Covering Letter Should: Format - Formal Letter

The document provides guidance on writing a job application, which includes a covering letter and CV/resume. The covering letter should indicate the position applied for, briefly introduce the applicant, explain why they are applying and eligible for the role, and note that their CV is attached. The CV/resume format outlined includes personal details, education qualifications, work experience, achievements, skills, and references. A sample covering letter and resume are then provided for a fictional application by Amita Gupta for the role of Chief Librarian at Mumbai University.

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JOB APPLICATION (5 marks, 120-150 words)

A job application includes:

A. A covering letter
B. CV (Curriculum Vitae) or Resume

A covering letter should:


Format – formal letter
• Indicate the job for which you are applying
• A brief description of the applicant
• Reason for applying and eligibility
• Mention that CV is attached

CV Format
Resume

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Nationality:

Educational Qualification: Degree, University, Year


Work Experience: Designation, organization, period

Achievements:
Skills:
Language skills:

References: Two
SAMPLE

Mumbai University needs a chief librarian. You are a postgraduate in Library Science with 8
years of experience. Write a letter to the Dean applying for the job. You are Amita.

Flat 29/C Block


New Delhi

4 September 2019

The Dean
Mumbai University
Mumbai

Subject – Application for the position of Chief Librarian

Sir/Madam

This is in response to your advertisement in The Indian Express, dated 2 September for the post
of Chief Librarian in your reputed institution. I would like you to consider me for the position.

I am a postgraduate in Library Sciences and I am currently working in St. Stephen’s College,


New Delhi as Librarian. My family recently moved to Mumbai and I am looking for a job that
will give me better career prospects and personal growth.

If given an opportunity to work for you, I am confident of making a meaningful contribution to


your institution. I look forward to a favorable reply from you at the earliest. Please find attached
a copy of my CV.

Yours truly
Amita Gupta

Resume
Name: Amita Gupta
Address: 123/B, Church Road, Gandhi Nagar, New Delhi – 112233
Phone: 9845327856
Email: [email protected]
Date of Birth: 16 June 1990
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Female
Educational Qualifications
Course University/College Year

MLS Delhi University 2011

BLS Loyola College 2009

Class XII CBSE 2005

Work Experience
Designation Organization Period

Librarian St. Stephen’s 2013 - Present


College

Assistant Librarian Loyola College 2011-2013

Achievements: 2010 National Spelling Bee Champion

Skills: Proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Word

Language Skills: Hindi, English, Kannada

References:

Ms. Pooja Rajendar


Chief Librarian, Loyola College, New Delhi

Mr. Raghav Chopra


Chief Librarian, St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi

Practice Task
The Hilton Mumbai needs a Head Chef for its Italian Kitchen, BiCE Ristorante. You have 10
years of experience in the field. Write a letter to the HR Manager applying for the job. You are
Amita.

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