Job Application
Job Application
5 marks (120-150
words)
• Format 1 mark
• Content2 marks
• Expression - Accuracy-1 Fluency -
1
PARTS OF A JOB APPLICATION
A Job Application consists of two parts:
Cover letter
Bio-data/CV
COVER LETTER-FORMAT & PARA-WISE CONTENT
The format for the Cover Letter is similar to the format of a
Formal letter:
Sender’s Address
Date
Receiver’s Address with designation
Subject
Salutation
Body (4 Paragraphs)
Complimentary close
Yours Sincerely
Signature
(Name)
Enclosure: Bio-data
Body of the Letter
PARAGRAPH -1 (2 sentences)
Reference to the advertisement about the post-name of newspaper, post
advertised, date of ad. mention you wish to apply for the post.
PARAGRAPH- 2-About yourself (2-3 sentences)
Qualifications and Experience
Achievements
Unique Strengths and Qualities
This paragraph should be an answer to the question: ‘How are you the
perfect candidate for the job?’
PARAGRAPH-3 (2 sentences)
Request for consider for the post, assurance of proving worthy of the post
PARAGRAPH-4 (1 sentence)
Hope for favourable response
A line to be left between paragraphs
BIO-DATA
1.NAME OF CANDIDATE :
2.DATE OF BIRTH :
3.GENDER :
4.NATIONALITY :
5.CONTACT DETAILS :
6.LANGUAGES KNOWN :
7.HOBBIES :
8.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
(IN A TABLE-2-4 qualifications) :
9.JOB EXPERIENCE(In a table-2-3 jobs) :
10.REFERENCES (2-One below the other) :
SIGN
(NAME
PLACE:
DATE:
BIO-DATA
Write the cover letter on one page and start the bio-data from a
fresh page.
Double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings.
Leave a line between paragraphs
Underline the main points, if time permits
Presentation is very important
Never mention any of your own personal details, i.e., name,
school name or address( From the examination point of view)
Follow the right format and make paragraphs
Don’t use slang words or short forms
Make sure the references are mentioned
Do not exceed the prescribed word limit of 120-150 words
SAMPLE QUESTION
The Principal
Blue water Public School
Port Blair
Sir
This is with reference to your advertisement in The National Express dated
September 19, 2021 for the post of a PGT(Physical Education) in your reputed
institution. I wish to apply for the same.
I have done M.P.Ed from Chennai, along with B.Ed and have 17 years of
experience as a PE teacher. I specialise in Swimming and have trained a
number of students in my previous schools to win medals regularly at the
Inter school and Inter State level. I have a friendly demeanour and have great
inter personal skills.
I request you to consider me for the above mentioned post in
your school. If chosen, I will work with complete dedication and
sincerity and prove myself to be an asset to the institution.
Yours Sincerely
Sign
(Madhu Sharma)
Enclosure: Copy of Bio-data
BIODATA
3. ITC Maurya, New Delhi is looking for a Chef for their Thai restaurant.
As you have the required qualifications apply for the above position.
Para wise content of cover letter- Practice Qn 1
Relevant Bio-data to be added below the letter
1. You are Prem/Parul, 16, TT Nagar, Bhopal. You would like to apply for the
post of the Marketing Manager in a reputed firm in Mumbai. Write a letter
to the Public Relations Officer, Chaitanya Enterprises, Mumbai, applying
for the job. Write the letter in 120 – 150 words, giving your biodata.
Value points per paragraphs:
1- Reference to ad
2- Qualification- MBA-Marketing- 5 years exp as------Best Employee
Award---
Communication –PR skills-
3- req. For consideration, Promise
4- Hope
Complimentary close
Enclosure:
Para wise content of cover letter- Practice Qn 2
Relevant Bio-data to be added below the letter
ITC Maurya, New Delhi is looking for a Chef for their Thai
restaurant. As you have the required qualifications apply for the
above position.
1- Ref to ad
2- Qualifications- Degree in Hotel Management from IIHM, Pune, 2
year Diploma in Culinary Art from ICA, Bangalore
Achievements/Exp- Runners up in Junior Master Chef ….Internship
at Taj,Bangalore, Exp in reputed chain of hotels…Specialised in
Thai and Italian…
3-Request, assurance
4- Hope