Communication in

the Workplace
GE 05 (Purposive Communication)
JOB APPLICATION
LETTER
 could make or break one’s
employment

Application one of the most critical stages in

or getting the dream career
Cover
Letter employer gets primary details
from an applicant hence it should
contain agreeable and favorable
information
 focal communicative function is to
Application stimulate response from the
or readers or to persuade potential
Cover employer to hire job seekers
Letter (Bhatia et al., 1993)
 application itself is a minor test of
the applicant's literacy, and
Application communication skills
or
Cover careless job applicants might
Letter
disqualify themselves with a poorly
filled-out application
 writing application letter reflects
writer’s professionalism and
Application personal characteristics through
or appropriate word usage,
Cover sentence construction,
Letter organization, and style
(Bhatia, 1993; Al-Ali, 2004)
  Take advantage of this
important first impression:

Writing the
Cover -state why you are writing
Letter -why you are a good match for
the job and the organization
-when you will contact him or her
  Example:

2987 Rizal Avenue Poblacion

Kabacan, Cotabato
09123456789
[email protected]
Heading
February 29, 2020

Amy Kinamura, Human Resource Director

Western Electronics, Inc.
387 George Wood Lane
Baguio City
  whenever possible, address
Addressing your letter to a specific
your Cover individual
Letter
(usually the person in charge
of interviewing and hiring)
  Here are some ideas on how to
get the name of a specific
person:

Addressing • Look in the job ad for the contact person.

your Cover
Letter • Call the company for more information.

•Research the company's website for the

person in charge of the department you are
applying to, or a person in Human
Resources.
  The Introduction
•should begin with a greeting to a specific
person (Example: Dear Ms. Magbanua)
Addressing
your Cover • followed by a statement of who you are
Letter and why you are writing (or why you are a
good candidate).
  The Introduction (tips on how
to start your introduction)

•State the college/university you

Addressing graduated from, your course and major
your Cover and what position you are applying for (if
Letter you are a new graduate)

•Mention where you saw the job

advertisement or where you heard the
vacancy from
  The Introduction (tips on how
to start your introduction)

•Mention anyone who has a positive

Addressing connection with the company (if there is
your Cover any)
Letter
  Example:
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Addressing
your Cover
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›‘—” ‘ ’ƒ›ǡƒ†Š‡‡ ‘—”ƒ‰‡† ‡–‘ƒ’’Ž› Ǥ
  After gaining the initial attention of
the reader, make a strong claim
about your candidacy and that you
match the needs of the job and the
Addressing company
your Cover
Letter  Clearly state two or three
qualifications you have that match
the company/position
  Example:

I believe that my design skills, my

enthusiasm for writing and my ability to get
along well with others make me a strong
Addressing candidate for the Production/Design
your Cover internship I am applying for.

Letter
I agree that a team spirit and strong work
ethic are vital for success, and I believe I can
bring these qualities to your company.
  How can I show I am
qualified for this position
and that I am a good match
for the organization?
The Body/
Argument
 What have I done that
illustrates these
qualifications?
  Example:

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ƒ† The
‘ŽŽ‡ƒ‰—‡•‘ƒ†ƒ‹
Body/ Ž›„ƒ•‹• ǤŠ‹•‡š’‡”‹‡ ‡–ƒ—‰Š– ‡–‘™”‹–‡’”‘ˆ‡••‹‘ƒŽŽ›
Argument
ƒ†–‘-–Š‡-’‘‹ –Ǥ
  Here are some ideas about what
might set you apart:

 Special projects
The Body/
Argument
• Explain course work that gives you a
type of professional experience.
  Here are some ideas about what
might set you apart:

 Awards
The Body/
Argument
• Show that others have recognized
the high quality of your work.
• Include only those awards that relate
to the position you desire.
  Here are some ideas about what
might set you apart:

 Accomplishments
The Body/
Argument
• Demonstrate how you improved
efficiency/productivity at work or school.
• Include what you did at school that
proves your skills.
• Explain how you set a goal and reached it.
  Example:

While at the University, I participated in a collaborative web-consulting

project for a Technical Writing class. With my other groupmates, the three of
us served as a web consultant for a local business, The Hut Spot. In order to
makeThe
feasibleBody/
recommendations for revisions, additions, and deletions to
Argument
The Hut Spot’s website, we conducted interviews, observed the workplace,
and completed multiple web analyses. I believe these experiences match the
requirements you outline in the job description.
  Here recommended tips for
closing your cover letter:

The • Close with a strong reminder of why

Closing you are a good match for the job
position and the organization.

• Request an interview in some way.

  Here recommended tips for
closing your cover letter:

The • Provide contact information.

Closing
• Thank them!
• Sign your name and print it
underneath.
  Example:

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–Š‡ ‘’ƒ›Ǥ
The ™‹ŽŽ„‡‹
Body/ –‘— Š™‹–Š›‘—™‹–Š‹ƒ™‡‡ ǡƒ†‹ˆ›‘—‡‡†–‘”‡ƒ Š ‡ ǡ
͚͛͜ Argument -͝ ͙ ͚ -͙ ͙ ͜ ͛ ǡ‘”‡ ƒ‹Ž ‡ƒ–ƒ›‘‡̻ ƒ›™Š‡”‡ Ǥ‘ ǤŠƒ›‘—ˆ‘”
›‘—”–‹ ‡ƒ† ‘•‹†‡”ƒ–‹‘ Ǥ
 -differing perspectives when writing
application letters as reflective on the
Research- moves present in the corpus and shared
based views.
Output
-Nonetheless, all of them valued self-
promotion

(Amilbahar, R.M. 2016. Rhetorical moves of

application letters)
 -Sequence of moves may differ from one
Research- letter to another conforming to the
based concept that genre rule does not build a
Output binding constriction, it can be challenged
as Songcuan (2012) disclosed,
“creativity is everywhere”.

(Amilbahar, R.M. 2016. Rhetorical moves of

application letters)
  Brief document that summarizes
Résumé your education, employment history,
experiences that are relevant to your
qualifications

 takes an average of ten (10)

interviews to receive one (1) job offer
  There are several sections that almost
Résumé every résumé must:

• objective
• education
• work experience
• contact information
  Optional Sections:

• Computer skills
• Honors and awards
Résumé • Languages
• Certifications
• Volunteer experience
• Hobbies and interests
• Foreign travel
• Professional memberships
• Community service, etc.