JOB APPLICATION LETTER
First, you need an open paragraph like this :
The opening paragraph (example)
I wish to be considered for the position of technical officer which you advertised in The Star on 10 April. I believe my degree in Electrical Engineering has provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary for this position.
Then it is a body paragraph:
1. The Education Paragraph
In your paragraph, consider what aspect of your education best fits the job requirements.
Discuss skills and knowledge gained from advanced coursework in your major.
Discuss the range and diversity of your courses to show your versatility, if the job you are applying for stresses this.
Your business or communication skills that you acquired in college, as well as extracurricular activities, are often valuable to mention in your education paragraph.
Employees with leadership experience and skills are of value to many companies.
2. The Employment paragraph
Begin with a topic sentence and develop a single idea. The idea might be that you have a broad background or that a particular job has given you special skills that will help you in the job for which you are applying.
3. The closing paragraph
I am enclosing my resume for your information. If you require any further details, I am available for an interview at your convenience. (OR)
Please find my enclosed CV for your reference.
A full version example:
118 Jalan Puteri 8/10
Taman Puteri
29105 Seremban
Negeri Sembilan
12 November 2019
Mr Anthony Lim
Human Resource Manager
Hexon Chemicals
128 Jalan 2/7
Persiaran Keluli
81760 Kluang
Johor
Dear Mr Anthony Lim
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER
I am writing to apply for the Assistant Engineer post which you advertised during the Career Fair at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
In January next year, I will be receiving my Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering as my major and Human Resource Development as a minor. I have also earned a diploma in Business Administration from a renowned institution, the Binary College, where I enrolled as a part-time student.
I have experience working as a Trainee Engineer for six months with Mutiara Engineering Sdn. Bhd. I have also worked as a part time researcher in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman for two respective semester breaks during which I have been assigned to promote an erosion control product. My communication and planning skills were proven effective when the product was used by the government to combat erosion at a long stretch of beach in Port Dickson.
I hope to be part of your organisation as I could see its potential in supplying engineering products not only at local but also at international level.
My resume is enclosed for your information and I look forward to an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications and experience.
Yours sincerely
ZAINAL
Zainal Abidin Yusof
Enclosure: Curriculum Vitae
Passport sized photo
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
| BASIS FOR COMPARISON | CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) | RESUME |
| Meaning | A document containing information related to individual’s past qualification, experience, skills, competencies and achievements. | Contains details of an individual’s education, work experience, competencies and previous job achievements. |
| Type of Document | Comprehensive | Concise |
| Length | 2 to 20 or more pages | 1 to 2 pages |
| References | Included | Not Included |
| Oriented towards | Academic qualification | Non-academic qualification |
| When to use | Applying for an academic position, advanced research, fellowship, etc. | Applying for the job, and internship or taking part in the job fair, etc. |
| Modification | No, it is same for all jobs | Yes, it can be modified according to job. |
| Stresses on | Expertise, i.e. what skills makes you an expert in a particular field. | Contribution, i.e. how your work made a difference, where you have worked. |
| Education | At the top of the CV | Mentioned after experience. |
WHAT IS A CV?
A CV is a written document that accurately describes your personal, educational and professional qualifications & experiences.
COMPONENTS OF A CV
Most CV include the following sections:
- Personal information (compulsory)
- Educational background & Qualification (compulsory)
- Work experience (compulsory)
- Skills (appropriate)
Most CV include the following sections:
- Career objective (optional)
- Extra-curricular activities ( optional)
- Personal interests or hobbies (optional)
- Personal Characteristics (optional)
- References (appropriate)
EXAMPLE
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Victoria Lee May-Ann
Address : 17 Jalan Indah 8 Taman Indah Bestari 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: 07-5555557/ (HP) 0188888887
E-mail: [email protected]
Gender: Female
DOB: 29 February 1985
Nationality: Malaysian
Possesses own transport: Yes
Willing to travel: Yes/No
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
QUALIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*
2005-2008 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
CGPA: 3.52
2003-2004 Foundation in Science Programme
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
CGPA: 3.96
1998-2002 Sek. Men. Sains Abu Bakar, Johor Bahru SPM: Bahasa Malaysia [A+], English Language [A+], History [C], Mathematics [A+], Additional Mathematics [B+], Biology [B+], Physics [B], Chemistry [A-], Information Technology [B+].
EMPLOYMENT*
May 2017-Present Faculty of Science, UTM
Research Assistant
•Reporting to Research Director.
•My responsibilities include:
o monitoring and recording research results
o analyzing data collected
o writing reports
o preparing materials for the presentation of research findings to the university council.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Jan 2007 Orientation Week – Chairperson
Jan 2007 BioChem Students’ Association – Chairperson
August 2006 Blood Donation Campaign – Publicity Committee Member
May 2005 BioChem Students’ Association’s Newsletter – Editor
SUKAM Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
February 2008 Badminton (Single/ Double)
February 2007 Badminton (Single/ Mixed-double)
March 2006 Badminton (Single)
INTEREST
Playing Badminton, reading, and cooking
LANGUAGE
Spoken Languages: Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean
Written: Bahasa Malaysia and English
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
•Work well in a team as well as being a team leader
•Warm
•Caring and out-going person
•Able to work with little supervision
•Responsible
•Self-directed.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Windows 98/200/me/xp, Microsoft Office, and familiar with AutoCAD
SALARY
Past: RM
Present: RM
Expected: RM
REFERENCES*
Dr Faridah Malik Dr William Anderson
Academic Advisor Research Director
B12 Faculty of Science C05 Faculty of Science
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81260 Skudai 81260 Skudai
Johor Malaysia Johor Malaysia
Tel: 07-77815321 Tel: 07-77815332
Views: 90
GYLZ