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A cover letter or job application letter is your introduction to potential employers.
A cover letter or job application letter is your sales pitch to the company you are applying to. A a cover letter is not a summary of your resume and it doesn't replace a resume. A cover letter complements your resume. The main objective of the job application cover letter & resume is to get the employer interested in calling for an interview.

This is a tips of application letter:
• Each cover letter or job application letter should be tailored for the position and company you are applying to. Also see our cover letter sample format.
• Always send a cover letter or a job application letter with every job application/ resume submission. No exception.
• Check job application closing dates and always apply early.
• A job application cover letter should be a brief and simple one page letter.
• Use CV action verbs to describe yourself, your skills and your strengths.
• Each specific job application cover letter should have information relevant to the description of the advertisement of the position. So, show the skills and expertise that you have that match the description of the job you are applying for.
• Address each letter to a specific person. If only the person's title is indicated in the job advertisement, phone the company & ask for the person's name. It will show that you went through the extra trouble to find the person's name.
• Just as important as tailoring each cover letter for the position, so is tailoring it for the company you are applying to. You can do this by researching the company you are applying to. Keeping this company info will also be handy at interview time.
• Don't mention negative aspects of yourself or your history.
• You can prepare a general cover letter, which must be edited for each specific job.
• It's a good idea to keep a photocopy/ record to help you remember what you wrote in the letter.
• At this early stage, the employer is only interested in what you can do for their Company, so keep that in mind when preparing your cover letter or job application letter.





The sample application letter format to follow can be modified to create your own job application letter, by following the same format as the sample job application letter format below. The sample application letter format below is in a simple & straightforward sample format.do not under estimate the importance of writing a job application letter. Each job application letter should be personalized. Keep each job application letter professional & simple (no more than one page consisting of three to four paragraphs).
Sample application letter format:
99 Marvin Rd
City, State 00000
(999) 999-9999
info@kmd-solutions.com
January 20, 2008
Mrs. Mary Farr
Human Resources Manager
ABC Company
1111 Bessemer Avenue
City, State 00000

Dear Mary:
I am writing to apply for the position of manufacturing engineer that was advertised in today's XYZ Times. As you will note from my enclosed CV, I have experience with a wide range of programming languages through academic projects and part-time employment.
"In this section of your job application letter highlight information relevant to the description of the advertisement of the position that you are applying for. So, show the skills and expertise that you have that match the description of the job you are applying for. "
I have demonstrated excellent people skills in addition to strong writing and analytical skills. I believe my education, skills and experiences fit your requirements, and I am confident my skills would be an asset to your company (or to your client if you are applying to a recruiter)
I am available to meet with you at a time that's convenient to you. Please contact me to set up a time. I look forward to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sources: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/morejobletters/a/jobappletter.htm