Applicant’s Name Applicant's Address Applicant's Telephone Number Date of Letter
Employer's Name Position Title School Name School Address
(If possible, address to a particular person by name) Salutation Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, name the position or type of work for which you are applying and mention how you heard of the opening or school. Make the addressee want to read your resume. Be personable and be enthusiastic Be brief and specific; your resume contains details Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why you are interested in working for this employer and specify your reasons for desiring this type of work. If you have had relevant work experience or related education, be sure to point it out, but do not reiterate your entire resume. Emphasize skills or abilities you have that relate to the job for which you are applying. Be sure to do this in a confident manner and remember that the reader will view your letter of application as an example of your writing skills. Closing Paragraph: You may refer the reader to your enclosed resume (gives a summary of your qualifications and illustrates your training, interests and experience). Have an appropriate closing to pave the way for the interview indicating the action or steps you will take to initiate an interview date.
Yours sincerely, (Your original signature) Your name typed
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*Advice derived from website www.lasierra.edu/departments/slife/careers/prejob
Member Name Street Address Suburb State Postcode Telephone home phone no. work phone no. Insert Date Insert Employer Name Principal Insert School Name School Street Address Suburb State Postcode Dear Employer’s Name I write to apply for the position of INSERT NAME OF POSITION ADVERTISED, as advertised in INSERT WHERE YOU FOUND THE JOB on INSERT DATE ON WHICH IT APPEARED. In the interests of simplicity, I have summarised my skills and experience relevant to your prescribed selection criteria below. This information detailing how I can contribute to the success of your school complements my curriculum vitae, which is also attached for your review. Selection Criteria format: §
Where the advertisement offers an information package relating to the position, always call and request it be forwarded to you. This provides you with background information and cues as to the nature of the school and their needs. Also use this as an opportunity to build a positive impression with the person who answers your call.
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If a selection criteria is provided, always structure your application letter to list the selection criteria and then answer how you best meet the requirement. Employers commonly rate short listed potential employees by comparing their answers under each heading in turn. By not answering under each individual selection criteria heading, you are failing to showcase your strengths and risk your application being discarded.
Alternate format (in the absence of a selection criteria): §
Explain why you are interested in working for this employer and specify your reasons for desiring this type of work. If you have had relevant work experience or related education, be sure to point it out, but do not reiterate your entire resume. Emphasise skills or abilities you have that relate to the job for which you are applying. Be sure to do this in a confident manner and remember that the reader will view your letter of application as an example of your writing skills.
I am enthusiastic about sharing knowledge with your students and fully participating in your school community. I will contact you by telephone in a week with a view to arranging a personal interview to discuss the specific contributions I can make to your school. Yours sincerely,
MEMBER NAME
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