Sample Job Applications

The two main areas of job search activity outside your resume will be:

• Letter writing

• Using the telephone effectively --> (See cold calling / networking)

In order to write an Individualised dynamic and effective cover letter that is targeted to the employer's needs, all 5 sections on application letters should be read.  These are:-

In order to produce a winning job application letter that will land you your dream job, you need to read all  5 sections on letter writing. These are:-

• Resume Cover Letter  (invaluable letter content) 

• Job Application Letter - Using Marketing Techniques  ( a must read)

• Letter Writing Guide  (Business Letter Format and Reading Principles)

•  Job Application - Letters

See also the Job Search Index  and Recruitment Methods

This page provides you with sample application letters for the average jobseeker, not the high flyers, and are only some ideas. You need to write a cover letter to address the employer's criteria or needs.

Employment Letters

All sample letters are in PDF format.  You need the latest Acrobat reader.  Download Free Acrobat Reader HERE.  

Not all employees have a good employment record and/or a white collar occupation - therefore examples are provided for a mixture of job classifications.

Resume cover letter processes and a sample letter

Cover letter process and example in response to an advertised position 

Career change letter to an employer for an advertised position

Prospecting or unsolicited letters for cold canvassing (cold calling) and networking.

Opening statements for cold canvassing letters

Cold canvassing letter to an employment agency

Basic cold canvassing letter to an employer - lower skills level

Cold canvassing letter to an employer - graduate1

                    alternatively

Cold canvassing letter to a company - graduate2

Cold canvassing letter. Trainee- changing focus within the same industry

Prospecting or unsolicited letter for a retrenched manual worker

Retrenched worker

Follow up after an interview

Thank you letter

Resume letter 

Used primarily for career change or people returning to the workforce. 

no sample available     

Miscellaneous

For selection criteria applications

no sample available

Phone Job Applications

Applying for an advertised position over the phone

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