Example of A Job Application Letter and Guidelines On How To Write One

Are you you interested in one of the latest jobs in Kenya but have no idea how to write a job application letter?

Employers receive hundreds, if not thousands of applications for a single position and therefore your cover letter needs to stand out from the crowd.

Perfecting your job application letter should come first before you apply for any job. It is a ways of introducing yourself to a potential employer in more details than in your CV, therefore, you need to get it right.

To help you, here is a comprehensive guide on how to write a job application letter before we look at the example.

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How To Write A Job Application Letter

1. Do your research

Researching is a very crucial part in job hunting. Before you begin drafting your cover letter, you need to ensure that you have done your research.

Research on who will be receiving your job application letter, the company culture, competitions, the sectors and any other emerging trends. This helps you to tailor a specific letter of application to that particular company instead of sending a generic one.

2. Tailor Your Job Application Letter Basing on The Job Description

Every job application letter you write should always be tailored towards the job and the company you are applying to.

Using a generic cover letter will not market you to that job specifically thus not convincing the employer that you are whom they search for. Writing your cover letter entails knowing to whom you are addressing your cover letter.

Avoid using the generic “Dear Sir/Madam” as it feels impersonal. If you just call ahead of time and inquire on who you should address the cover letter to.

Remember that what you are looking for at the end of the day is to stand out and personalizing your job application letter is one way of doing it.

3. Branding yourself

Just like you wrote your CV, think of your job application letter as a ways of marketing your skills and use it to brand yourself. Demonstrate your knowledge of the company so that you can better show the value you are bringing in.

Also list all the skills and qualifications that make you the ideal candidate for that position. These should be skills that are related to the particular job you are applying for.

Example of A Job Application Letter

“Your Name Here”
P.O Box 42-20300
Nyahururu
1st October, 2017

The Human Resource Manager
XYZ Company ltd
P.0 Box 35 – 00000
Kisumu

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER POSITION

As a highly motivated and detail oriented individual, I wish to express my interest in the position advertised on your company website for a Communications Officer. I believe my outstanding interpersonal and public speaking skills that I developed during my course work and attachment at XYZ Company make me stand out as the best candidate for this position.

You mentioned that you are looking for a candidate with graphic design skills and a team player. During my course work and attachment period I was tasked with assignments where I had to make presentations and come up with publications, all of which required I work with teams and learn a new set of skills that I did not have before.

In addition to my Mass Communication Degree, Public Relations major, I have participated in writing contests through PRSK where I was able to grow both my writing and presentation skills that will come in handy in this position.

Attached please find my CV for your consideration. I look forward to an interview with you where we can discuss the value I will be bringing to your company. You can reach me on this number (give contact).

Yours Sincerely,
“Your Name Here”

At the end of the day, remember that your job application letter should be unique, tailored to the job you are applying for in order to stand out. Follow these steps to come up with one or you could let us draft your the best CV and a job application letter that will get you noticed by employers.

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