Job Application Letter Examples
Job application letter examples including letters to send with a job
application, cover letters, email message examples, and templates to use to
write a job application letter.
Solicited application
A solicited application letter is a letter that someone writes when they want to
get a job at a company. They will write it saying how they heard about the job
and why they think they will be best for the position. It puts you on the
manager's radar and they might call you for an interview.
Unsolicited application
1. In insurance, this is a request for life insurance coverage that is made by an
individual rather than an insurance agent or broker. Insurers generally
scrutinize these applications because of the likelihood of self-selection. Selfselection refers to the probability that individuals with poorer risks will seek
insurance on their own instead of through an insurance professional.
2. In a more general sense, this is a form that is filled out or a letter submitted
by a job applicant for a position that is not vacant or advertised at the time of
submission. Many employers will accept unsolicited applications that go into a
general pool of candidates for future reference. An unsolicited application
letter is similar to a resume, and typically includes information such as the job
seeker's contact information, why he or she would be a good fit for the
company, a description of relevant skills and degrees, and the manner(s) in
which the individual would be an asset to the organization.
A good job application letter must include the following information
1.specific type of position you want
2.details of your specific qualification and skills applicable to that position
3.your previous achievement
4.previous work experience
5.educational qualification
6.advertisement reference, if solicited, or your source of information and
interest
You should expand the information stated in your attached resume and show
how it is relevant to the position you are interested in. Also, ensure that it looks
attractive and neatly laid out. Your application should stand out from those of
other candidates, as well as demonstrate that you are intelligent, fluent in
English, and not prone to make mistake in your work
Sample Job Application Letter
John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
john.donaldson@emailexample.com
Date 9 September 2013
George Gilhooley, Personnel manager
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times
Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my
certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that
my strong technical experience and education will make me a very
competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for
success in this position include:
 I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use
applications
 I strive for continued excellence
 I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the
full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in
learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.
29 September 2013
Personnel manager
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or
my cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
John Donaldson
Reference
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/JobApplicationLetter/job-application-letterexamples.htm
http://www.ask.com/question/solicited-application-letter
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/unsolicited-application.asp