Job application includes the letter for applying for a job along with the job seeker’s personal data.  The application letter is the primary means of introducing the job applicant to the employer where the applicant offers his or her service.  The resume/ curriculum Vitae/ bio- data or personal data includes the job seekers – name, address, age, qualification, experience, references and other achievements.

Marks – 6 M

Format – 1M

Content – 3M

Expression – 2M

WORD LIMIT – 150 – 200 words

The job application consists of two parts 1. Covering letter and 2. Bio data/ C.V.

Application letter

This is the cover letter of the application and follows the format of formal letter.

FORMAT :-

1. Covering letter: (similar to that of Formal letter)

Sender’s Address

Date

Receiver’s Designation and Address

Subject

Sir

Para 1 – Mention application and source of info. –day,  date,  adv. No., post applied for.

Para 2 – Brief intro. of applicant, qualification, experience, strength, why you are suitable.

Para 3- Inform about enclosure of – bio-data, photo, documents . Awaiting Reply.

 Complimentary close

 Signature (Name mentioned in question paper)

• Bio-data/ Curriculum Vitae:- this includes – personal details,  qualifications,  experiences, references and declaration.

Name-

Mother’s Name –

Father’s Name –

Gender –

Date of birth –

Address –

Contact no. –

Email-id –

Nationality –

Marital Status –

Academic Qualification

Exam	Broad/ University	School/ College	Grade
X
XII

Work Experience : (last job 1^st)

Achievements:

Hobbies:

Languages known:

References:

I do hereby, certify that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Date                                                                                                                            Signature

TIPS FOR WRITING JOB APPLICATION

1. Presentation is important – adhere to format
2. Leave lines between paragraphs
3. Never include personal details
4. Stick to word limit – 150 – 200 words
5. Check spelling and grammar – they carry marks
6. Underline important information with pencil and scale
7. Do not use informal language

Q. You are Ashish / Ashita of A /4, Radission road, Kanpur. You see an advertisement in the newspaper that India Chemical Industry, Delhi requires accounts officers, where minimum qualification should be a B.Com degree. The person should have min 4 yrs experience and job requires ability to maintain books of accounts, to prepare balance sheet etc. Considering yourself suitable for the job, apply to the managing director, ICJ, B-112, Barkhamba Road, Delhi.

A/4 , Radission road

Kanpur

07^th May, 20XX

Managing Director

India Chemical Industries

B- 112, Barkamba Road

Delhi

Subject : Application for the post of accounts officer.

Sir/Madam

With reference to the advertisement published in the XYZ newspaper on 3^rd May, 20XX, I would like to extend my candidature for the post of Accounts Officer in your esteemed company.

I am qualified in B.com form Central College of commerce, New Delhi. I have 5 years work experience.

If selected,  I would work with complete sincerity, honesty and effectiveness. I hereby enclose my curriculum vitae for your perusal and hope for a positive reply.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely

Ashita

____________________________________________________________________________________

                                                           CURRICULUM VITAE

Name – Ashita Kapoor

Mother’s Name – Anima Kapoor

Father’s Name – Naveen Kapoor

Gender – Female

Date of Birth – 20/02/19XX

Address – B-94,  Radission Road, Kanpur

Contact no. – xxxxxxxxxx

Email id – ashitakapoor@gmail.com

Academic Qualification

Exam	Board/ University	School/college	Grade
X	CBSE	Delhi Public School, Kanpur	A+
XII	CBSE	Delhi Public School, Kanpur	A+
B.Com	Delhi University	Central College of Commerce	A+

Work Experience –  1) 2 yrs experience in Hind Chemicals, Pvt.Ltd.

                                   2) 3 yrs experience in Hindustan Lever, Kanpur

Achievements- 1) Employee of the year (20XX) Hindustan Lever

                             2) State champion in swimming

Hobbies – 1) Composing music

                  2) Gardening

Languages known – 1) Hindi

                                     2) English

                                     4) Bhojpuri

Reference : 1) XYZ, Dean, Central college of commerce, Delhi

                     2) ABC, HRD Manager, Hindustan Lever, Kanpur

I do, hereby, certify   that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Date: 07/05/20XX                                                                                                              Ashita Kapoor   

      

 Sample Paper -2022                                                                                                                 (5marks)

You are Shantanu, residing at Ghar B-94, Balimela Road, Malkangiri. You come across the following classified advertisement in a local daily. Write a letter, in about 120-150 words, applying for the position of a volunteer for the Each One Teach One campaign.

SITUATION VACANT Wanted committed volunteers, aged 18 years and above, to teach underprivileged children, for one hour a week, in the district of Malkangiri. Ability to speak, read and write Odiya fluently, important. Experience not necessary. All volunteers to receive training. Contact Nethra N, Coordinator (Each One Teach One), 4Literacy, Ambaguda, Malkangiri, Odisha -764045

Answer-

Ghar B-94, Balimela Road

 Malkangiri

07^th January, 20XX

Nethra N

Cooridinator (Each One Teach One)

4Literacy, Ambaguda

 Malkangiri, Odisha -764045

Subject : Application for the post of volunteer teachers.

Madam

With reference to the advertisement published in the XYZ newspaper on 3^rd January, 20XX, I would like to extend my candidature for the post of volunteer teacher in ‘Each One Teach One’ .

I am qualified in B.com form Regional College of Commerce, Bhubaneshwar. I am presently associated with an NGO ‘Ujjwala’ working for the upliftment of children from backward communities in Odhisa             .

If selected, I would work with complete sincerity, honestly and effectiveness. I hereby enclose my curriculum vitae for your perusal and hope for a positive reply.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely

Santanu

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name – Santanu Sarangi

Mother’s Name – Anima Sarangi

Father’s Name – Naveen Sarangi

Gender – Male

Date of Birth – 20/12/19XX

Address – Ghar B-94, Balimela Road, Malkangiri. Odhisa

Contact no. – xxxxxxxxxx

Email id – sarangisantanu@gmail.com

Nationality – Indian

Martial Status – Unmarried

Academic Qualification

Exam	Board/ University	School/college	Grade
X	CBSE	Delhi Public School, Cuttack	A+
XII	CBSE	Delhi Public School, Cuttack	A+
B.Com	Delhi University	Regional College of Commerce, Bhubaneshwar	A+

Work Experience –  1) 2 months experience in NGO ‘Ujjwala’.

Achievements- 1) Student of the year (20XX) DPS, Cuttack

                           2) State champion in swimming

Hobbies – 1) Composing music

                  2) Gardening

Languages known – 1) Hindi (read, write, speak)

                                     2) English (read, write, speak)

                                     3) Oriya  (read, write, speak)

Reference : 1) XYZ, Principal, DPS, Cuttack

                     2) ABC, HRD Manager, ‘Ujjwala’ Malkangiri, Odhisa.

I do, hereby, certify   that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Date: 07/01/20XX                                                                                                                          Santanu Sarangi