Letter of Application

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Letter of Application
If you dont know where you Are goingyou will
probably end up somewhere else.

--Anonymous
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Letter of Application

• Introduces you to the potential employer
• and gives you a chance to sell your
• qualifications.
• Your first contact with a new job
• Your first impression.

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Letter of Application
Contents of a Letter of Application Paragraph 1
Identify the purpose of the letter.be
specific. Paragraph 2 Give reasons why
you should be considered for the
position Paragraph 3 Wrap up the letter in
a friendly, yet assertive manner. Be
direct. Keep the ball in your court!
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Letter of Application

• Preparing the Letter of Application
• Standard size (8.5 x 11) quality paper
• Prepared in block style
• --ALL lines begin at left
• Standard margins 1 (TBLR)
• Enclose transcripts if applicable
• Enclose a resume if applicable
• Enclose a letter of reference if appropriate

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Letter of Application
The AIDA Test A ttention I nterest D esire A cti
on
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Letter of Application
Opening paragraph I am writing because I would
like to apply as a part-time office assistant at
Rainbow Pediatrics. This will be the first step
in my process of beginning my career as a
pediatrician and will give me a chance to
experience what goes on first hand in a
pediatric office. I know that you are a very
well respected physician in your field, and I
know that working around you would help me in my
career.
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Letter of Application
Middle Paragraph(s) I am currently a sophomore
a New Albany High School and hold a 3.45 GPA and
have been on the honor roll several times. I
am taking two Advance Placement classes along
with three other courses to balance out my
coursework. Outside of school, I play baseball
in the spring, summer, and fall, and am
also involved in weight lifting. Hiring me
would be an asset to your office. I have a great
work ethic and I been been around the sports
medicine field at school for several years. In
addition, I work well and get along with all
people and have proficient time management
skills. I feel my employment at your practice
would benefit us both.
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Letter of Application
Closing Paragraph Thank you for taking the time
to read my letter and enclosed resume that
describes my qualifications in further detail.
After reviewing my resume, you can contact me at
the address above or at 614-855-1234. If I dont
hear from you within ten days, I will contact you
to arrange a time where we can discuss the future
of my employment with Rainbow Pediatrics. Again,
thank you for your time.
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Letter of Application
Homework Please remember your covered
textbook and your 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder on
block day. Mini-quiz on Friday over Letters of
Application.