Job Seeking Information

Application Letters

The staff of the Careers Centre met recently with a major recruitment company in Perth to talk about how they run ASSESSMENT CENTRES.

An assessment centre is a structured series of activities designed to assist employers in choosing candidates. While some companies run their own, it is more common to find them run by recruitment companies. The Careers Centre has a handout on Assessment centres and also a video for you to view.

When writing a letter of application, attempt to get the person's name and title of whom you should be writing to.

Sign the letter "Yours sincerely" if you have the name, and "Yours faithfully" if you have the title only.

A letter of application must address the skills and experience outlined in the advertisement.

If it is an unsolicited employment enquiry, list the skills and experience which would relate to the company or organisation.

SAMPLE LETTER - WHAT TO INCLUDE

Date

Your Name
Your Address
Your Telephone

Person to whom letter is addressed
Their Jobtitle
Company Name
Address
State and Postcode

Dear Person to whom letter is addressed

Paragraph 1: Why are you writing? How did you find out about the position?

Paragraph 2: Why are you interested in this company/organisation? Why this one in particular?

Paragraph 3: How do you match the requirements of the job with regard to skills, education or experience?

Paragraph 4: State your availability for interview, and request an appointment to discuss your application.

Yours sincerely

Sign your name

Office of Alumni, Careers and Employment

Job Seeking Information

Application Letters

SAMPLE LETTER - WHAT TO INCLUDE