Effective communication is a key skill for a successful job search.
It can help you stand out from other candidates and give you an advantage.
Knowing yourself
Evaluate your Qualifications
Knowing Your Personal Values
Assessing Employment / Market Trends
1. Research Yourself
What are your skills, attributes and accomplishments?
What can you bring to the company that is unique?
What are your selling points?
How do your qualifications meet the position’s requirement?
What interests you about this company and the position?
2. Research the Company
What is the employer’s product or service?
What is the company’s vision or mission statement?
What are the needs or problems of the employer?
Is the employer expanding?
3. Research the Position
What are the job responsibilities?
What are the pay and benefits for this job?
What skills and talents are needed for this position?
What is the structure of the department?
What does the position report to?
A job application consists of:
1. The address of the applicant
2. Date
3. Inside Address
4. Salutation
5. Subject
6. Body
Opening Paragraph
Personal Details
Closing Paragraph
7. Complimentary Close
8. Signature
Solicited
Means “Requested”.
Written in response to an advertisement from the employer.
Major advantage: requirements regarding experience, age,
qualification etc. in advertisement.
Unsolicited
Written for the job that is non-advertised.
There is a little chance of competition.
Muddassir Fareed,
660-C Gulgasht colony,
Multan.
25 September, 2010.
The General Manager,
United Bank Limited,
Lahore
Dear Sir,
Subject: Application for the post of Accountant
In response to your advertisement in daily Dawn dated 20, Sept, 2019, I submit my application for the abov mentioned post. I feel that I possess
necessary qualification and experience required for the post.
I passed M.Com. With distinction from G.C.C Multan. My employers are fully satisfied with my work as is evident from the testimonials enclosed
with the application.
I hope that the enclosed resume will convince you of giving me a chance to work with you.
Yours truly,
Muddasssir Fareed
Muzamil Sohaib
52 – B Sabzazar Scheme,
Multan.
25 September, 2019
The General Manager,
Humza Textile Mills,
Sargodha.
Respected Sir,
Subject: Application for the post of Sales Manager
I have been working as sales manager at Mahmood Textile Mills for the past five years. I am looking for a change which would widen my experience and
improve my prospectus. It has occurred to me that a large and well known organization which such as yours might be able to use my services.
I have done MBA from LUMS and got diploma in sales and marketing form London. I hope my CV will convince you to invite me for the interview.
Yours truly,
Muzamil Sohaib
