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How to Make an Application Letter
Step1
List your skills and accomplishments. Rank the items in order of importance or relevance to the job for which you are applying.
Step2
Fill in the details that coincide with the skills, education and accomplishments that you have listed. Focus on adding in-depth facts that prove you can perform the job in question. Review the job duties that are required so you can write about your specific expertise.
Step3
Write a rough draft of your application letter. Address the manager or interviewer formally with Dear Mr. Banks, and then double space and proceed with the contents of the letter. Begin the body of the letter with a sentence that will capture the attention of the reader. Introduce yourself by selling yourself to the interviewer. Instead of saying my name is Joe and I can sell your products, begin by stating an accomplishment like: I held the sales record at Blank Industries in 2007. I am ready to put my skills to work for your company and help you to earn record-breaking sales this year.
Step4
Once you have incorporated your abilities, relevant experience and education, you will need to proofread your work and run spellchecker on the computer to make sure there are no spelling or grammar errors in your application letter. These types of mistakes will raise a red flag for any manager or professional business person.
Step5
Format the application letter so your name and contact information is in the upper left-hand corner. Include the date in the right corner of the letter after your name and other information (triple space between the two). To end the application letter you can say, "I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience," then close by writing "Sincerely" and your name below. Leave a large enough space between sincerely and your name so you can sign your name above the typed version of your name. By signing your name you are personalizing the letter and agreeing to its contents. Using a...