APPLICATION LETTERS

cover or application letter

before you land in any job, one of the first steps that you have to do is prepare a

curriculum vitae

CV

cover letter

to persuade your reader to consider reading your resumé. This contains little information of the job which you are applying, as well as your strongest qualities and qualifications.

cover letter

like a sales letter in which you sell your knowledge and competence. It is the most essential part of the application as this is far more than just a note saying 'Please find enclosed my

application letter

your selling factor

The Introductory Paragraph

It tells your reader that you are the best person for the job. It also emphasizes that you have the set of skills and experience that make you the ideal candidate for the post.

The Main Section

should show the summary of your qualification, organized around the job description and person specification. Describe in this section what you have accomplished, your expertise, and your special skills needed for the job.

the main section

In this section, you also have to present how you performed your duty and demonstrated the requirement of your previous job. Specific work of action and its effective results should also be indicated to show that you did it successfully. In short, you have to show the clear description of the situation and more on what you did as proof of results or outcomes.

main section

guides the human resource manager how each requirement is met

closing paragraph

should be written concisely and neatly. It should make clear what action the reader will be taking after reading your cover letter. But don't sound arrogant.

curriculum vitae

describes your education, competence, and experience. It defines what kind of applicant you are for the job. It determines if you are the right person for the job.

resumè

brief summary of skills and skills over one or two pages. It is short with no particular format rule and highly customizable.

resumé

does not have to be ordered chronologically; it does not have to cover the whole career.

name and contact information, education, and work experience.

The resume contains three simple sections:

CV

is more detailed and can be more than two pages. It covers your entire career history. It has a clear chronological order listing the whole career of the individual.

Areas of interest, Education, Grants, honors and awards.Publications and presentations, Employment and experience, Academic memberships, Character references.

In writing your CV, you have to consider the following information:

online interviews

these interviews are more cost-effective. In addition, applicants do not have to spend money for travel to the interview site.

online interviews

require technology which has become mainstream in business. The use of computers and other gadgets makes communication between the interviewer and candidates simple and effective.

webcam job interview

In this interview, the interviewer will simply arrange the interview through video. Webcam interview requires a camera, which is very convenient nowadays, as most of the laptops have built-in webeams.

virtual meetings

save time and energy. For example, when working on a project, the team leader and his members do not need to travel all the way to the office to discuss the details during a meeting.

virtual meetings

are also inexpensive. Everybody only needs a computer, laptop, or smart phone, a good internet connection, and a professional virtual meeting software.

face to face meeting

are the usual meetings that are conducted by people in the same venue and in person. The place can be in the office, at a restaurant, a conference room, or at the coffee shop. Like the virtual meetings, face to face meeting has it benefits.

face to face communication

the exchanging of information, thoughts, and feelings between

the sender and the recipient.

face to face communication

takes place during one on one discussions, informal groups, meetings, and more.

face to face communication

is the richest medium because it is personal, it provides immediate feedback, it transmits information from both verbal and non verbal case, and it conveys the emotion behind the message."

business letters

formal letters used for business-to-business, business to client, or client-to-business correspondence. There are a number of elements to a business letter. These are date and sender's address, recipient's address, salutation, body of the letter, and closing paragraph

business letter

uses a formal language. The style of the letter depends on the relationship between the parties concerned. A business letter is written for many reasons.

accuracy

In writing a business letter, the most important element that you need is to ensure its

follow up letter

is as important as other forms of communication. It is an effective means of establishing a good relationship between you and the recipient.

follow up letter

best written after a business meeting, or a job interview, or after making a great business contract. It provides an avenue for continued communication and connects the points discussed and agreed during the previous meeting.

netiquette

The term refers to THE right manner or protocol for communication on the Internet.

texting

Always consider your audience and your company, and choose words, terms, or abbreviations that will deliver your message appropriately and effectively.

email

very useful for messages for personal or business purposes. It contains slightly more content than a text message. In more established companies, they prefer to use with fairly brief messages for efficient and effective communication.

memos

are one of the most adaptable document forms used in professional settings. They are usually used for asking and giving information, company policy, business reports and proposals. They are often used to inform but they are sometimes to persuade.

memos

house" documents (sent within an organization) to pass along or request information, outline policies, present short reports, and propose ideas.

letters

are written communications usually sent to intended recipients that are outside the organization. They are usually printed on letterhead paper bearing the business name, address and contact numbers.

academic writing

refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise. It is designed to convey agreed meaning about complex ideas or concepts for a group of scholarly experts.

language

it is significant that you use language that fits your audience and matches your purpose. Inappropriate language uses can undermine your argument, damage your credibility, or alienate your audience.

transitional devices

narrative links between sentences and paragraphs so that the reader will be able to follow your argument.

academic tone

The overall tone refers to the writer's voice in a written work. It is what the readers might perceive as the writer's attitude, bias, or personality. When writing in an academic tone, you must take into consideration the following points:

academic diction

refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea or a standpoint.

punctuation

to establish the narrative tone of their work, scholars rely on precise words and language. Thus, punctuation marks are used very deliberately.

semi colons

represent a pause that is longer than a comma, but shorter than a period in a sentence.

colons

should be limited to introducing, announcing or directing attention to a list, a noun or noun phrase, a quotation, or an example/explanation; joining sentences; and expressing time, in titles, and as part of other writing conventions.

hyphens

• should be limited to connecting prefixes to words like "multi-disciplinary"

dashes

• should be limited to the insertion of an explanatory comment in a sentence.

exclamation

• are rarely used to express a heightened tone because it can come across as unsophisticated or over excited.

academic conventions

The most important aspect of academic writing is citing sources in the body of your paper and providing a list of references as either footnotes or endnotes. When considering academic conventions, you must take into consideration the following points:

qoutation marks

• always come in pairs. Do not open a quotation and fail to close it at the end of the quoted material:

Evidence-Based Reasoning

Coursework often asks you to express your own standpoint about the research problem.

Complexity and Higher-Order Thinking.f

addresses multifaceted issues that require higher order thinking skills applied to understanding the research problem such as creative, critical, logical, and reflective thinking as opposed to, for example, prescriptive or descriptive thinking. When considering complexity and higher order thinking skills,

clear writing

The act of thinking about precedes the process of writing about.Good writers spend sufficient time distilling information and reviewing major points from the literature they have reviewed before creating their work.

excellent grammar

Generally, English grammar can be difficult and complex; even the best scholars take many years before they have a command of the major points of good grammar.

Credible and Scholarly Sources.

is defined as the quality or power of inspiring belief. Credible sources, therefore, must be reliable sources that provide information that one can believe to be true.

Your University's Library

provides you access to several resources such as online databases, e-books, books, journals, and other research articles.

google scholar

is resource that provides you a list of portable document journal articles, formats (pdfs), and

websites focusing on much more credible and scholarly sources appropriate for an academic research paper.

refseek

is a resource that allows you to research specifically for documents, giving you a better chance of finding credible information to help you write your research paper.

Education Resources Information

Center ERIC)

is a database primarily focuses on education, but it also includes a number of related topics such as psychology, social work, and other social issues.

dictionary

is a good sources; however, it could not provide you with a more specialized definition of terms needed in an academic research paper.

about.com

could provide useful information such as novel ideas and information related to fashion, health, sports, entertainment and the like. However, such information is irrelevant to academic

research writing.

wikipedia.com

are also good websites; however, the problem with them is that anyone can write and edit them, hence you cannot vouch for the credibility of the given information.

American Psychological Association

Apa style

Modern Language Association

mla

socio political analysis paper

can be defined as an analysis of the economic, social, and political factors that shape a particular country or situation and how these factors impact the lives and thoughts of the people.

clear introduction

The paper should begin with introductory paragraphs that introduce your readers to the problem or question you are addressing; lay out the thesis statement: and provide them a "roadmap" on how you will defend your thesis. In the introduction, you may likewise present a general background information or provide your own motivation for writing.

the problem

refers to the wider subject or question you are trying to address with your paper. You may situate your more specific argument within a broader problem that states why your paper is relevant economically, socially and politically.

the thesis

argumentative thesis statement is not synonymous to the topic of the paper, nor a statement of fact, nor an observation about the text so obvious or general that no one would dispute it. Rather, it is an argument or a declaration of what you will accomplish in the paper. Typically, a thesis takes the form of one to two sentences placed towards the end of the introductory paragraph.

roadmap

is a plan that follows the thesis statement. It operates like a preview of the paper's main points which is presented in logical order. Such a plan is highly encouraged on the account that it not only lends clarity to the structure of your argument, but also provides a check for the logical coherence of the points you make.

A Well-organized Body.

The body of the paper follows the introduction. It is in this part where you develop your thesis and defend it with detailed evidence.

conclusion

The last component of the paper is the conclusion. Here, you should restate the main ideas; summarize the main concepts or key arguments of the paper and reinforce it without repeating or rewording the introduction or body of the paper; draw a conclusion based on the information; and include suggested courses of action and possible solutions or recommendations.

position paper

aims to generate support on an issue. It describes the authors' or organization's position on an issue and the rationale for that position. It is based on facts that provide a solid foundation for the authors' argument.

clear introduction

should begin with introductory paragraphs that introduce your readers to the problem or question you are addressing, lay out the thesis statement or main position, and provide readers with a "roadmap" on how you will defend your thesis. In the introduction, you may likewise present a general background information or provide your own motivation for writing.

well organized body

body of the paper follows the introduction. It is the nerve center of the paper where you develop your thesis and defend it with detailed evidences. The structure of the body should follow the roadmap that you have provided in the introduction. It must be structured logically so that each point and paragraph flows from the preceding one.

Stronger working relationships

• Your presence at the workplace signifies your interest and cooperation with your fellow employees. The more familiarity and exposure you have with your co workers ensure better interaction. It establishes trust among yourselves and better working relationship. You also promote a sense community or belongingness. However, in your absence, you can choose email or teleconferencing to communicate. Phone calls or video calls will keep the connection stronger:

Perception of thoughts and feelings

Through face-to-face communication you will be able to express exactly your personal thoughts and feelings. Non verbal cues or body language are equally important as the words you say. Effectiveness of hand gestures and facial expressions can easily reinforce the message you wish to convey. Everything from non verbal communication contributes to your attentiveness, engagement, and understanding of your perceptions through face-to-face communication.

Engagement and innovation.

Face-to-face communication enriches the sense of belongingness and collaboration. It creates a healthy environment that inspires and motivates employees to be more innovative and productive. Innovations and productivity are important for employee's promotion and self actualization.

The environment that promotes

engagement and innovation contributes to company growth and culture.

Addressing sensitive issues

Face-to-face communication is necessary when discussing pressing issues or addressing sensitive concerns in the company. When it occurs, you should keep your phone, stop working on your computer, and make effort to engage with the persons. While communicating through technology is effective, face to face communication is much preferred more importantly when you are dealing with pressing problems that need urgent solutions.

Clear and concise communication

Miscommunication or misunderstanding is often minimized when you do face-to-face communication. You may be giving incorrect information, but you can immediately correct it for better understanding. In face-to-face interactions, you can easily persuade your thoughts and perceptions than writing emails.