WRITING AN

APPLICATION
LETTER
Mr. Henry G. Mucha
Saint Mary’s Angels College of Pampanga
San Pedro, Sta. Ana, Pampanga
 WHAT IS AN APPLICATION LETTER?
An application letter, also known as a cover letter, is
a document that accompanies your resume when
you are applying for a job. This letter expands upon
the information you have noted in your resume. It
gives you a powerful opportunity to emphasize your
most relevant qualifications and explain why you
believe you are the best candidate for the job.
While a resume is confined to a concise
format, your application letter provides
room for elaboration. Use the
application letter to its full potential to
increase your chances of moving
forward in the hiring process.
 1. Research the
company and job
opening
Thoroughly research the company you
are applying to and the specifications
of the open position. The more you
know about the job, the better you can
customize your application letter.
Look for the details like:
1. Recent awards the company has received.
2. Major accomplishments or distinguishers that
set this business apart from competitors.
3. Specialized certifications, skills or knowledge
that are necessary or helpful for the job.
4. The size of the company.
5. The company culture.
6. Charitable projects the company is
involved with.
7. The name and title for the hiring
manager.
2. Use a professional
format.
3. State the position you
are applying for.
4. Explain why you are
the best fit for the job.
5. Summarize your
qualifications.
6. Mention why you
want the job.
7. Include a professional
closing.
 [Your name]
[Your address]
[Your email]
[Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Hiring Manager’s Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name]
I am writing to express my interest in the
position of [job title] at [company].
[Explain how you heard about the job
and name your contact if you were
referred by someone within the
company.] I believe [skills and
qualifications] make me an ideal fit for
this job.
 [Use the second paragraph to
elaborate on how you would help the
company. Reference specific
campaigns or projects when possible.
 [Use the third paragraph to
summarize your key qualifications.
Elaborate on your most important
accomplishments and include details
that you were unable to provide in the
more concise format of your resume.]
 [Use the fourth paragraph to briefly
explain why you want to work for this
company. Mention the additional
documents included with your cover
letter, and express your excitement
about moving forward in the hiring
process.
 [Sincerely,
[Your name]