*J&A MAGAZINE*

“It’s All About Business”

Jessica González

Alejandra Monterroso

It is data sheet that explains your:

* Education

* Work experience

* Qualifications

* Skills

* References

RESUME

Application Letter

• Persuades an employer to hire you.

• Demostrate your skills (summary).

• Assure that you are perfect for the job.

• Request an interview.

2 types:

• SOLICITED LETTER:

Sent in response to

a help-wanted ad.

• UNSOLICITED LETTER:

No ad or opening but

you still send it.

(They will considerate you when something is

available)

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Follow-up Letters

• It is sent after the interview.

• It shows your interest towards that

company.

• You say “thank you” for the time & the

interview.

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Reference Letters

• It could be the diference between a

candidate’s acceptance or rejection.

• It introduces a person and tells about his

skills, qualifications, etc.

• Explains how you know him.

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Recommendation Letter

• It is persuasive.

• Verifies experience, competence &

credibility

• Provides information about the applicant

– The one that recommends has been

personally involved with the candidate.

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Declining a Job Offer Letter

• It is a discreet, courteous and polite letter

explaining the reasons of why you must

decline the job offered.

• Always thank the employer for his

consideration and comprehension.

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Rejecting a Job Appicant Letter

• An employer decides not to hire the job

applicant, it is a nice gesture to write it.

• An employer says “Thank you” for the

interest in the company, and “Sorry” for

the unavailable openings.

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Resignation Letter

• It can help you resign on a positive way.

• Includes:

– Date on which you want to resign

– Reasons

– Some achievements during your job

– Gratitude

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*J&A MAGAZINE*

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