JOB APPLICATION COVER LETTER
Parts of official/formal letters
● Heading (sender's address and date)
➢Ajayameru-5, Dadeldhura
➢3 September, 2023
● The superscription. (inside address to be mentioned)
➢The Manager
Machhapucchre Bank Limited
Tikapur Branch, Kailali
➢The Managing Director
CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal
➢The Headteacher
Medha Secondary School
Bhaktapur, Nepal
● Salutation (way of greeting).
➢Dear Sir/Madam,
➢Respected Sir,
● Subject of the letter
➢Subject: Application for the post of Accountant
● The Body (Mention your detailed qualification, experience, skills, etc.) You may begin like this;
➢ I am writing to apply for the post/job/position of/which was advertised in ............
➢ I am writing with regard to/ in response to your advertisement....
➢ I wish to apply for the post of ....... that was published in ........ dated.....
➢ With reference to your advertisement published in..............I would like to apply
for the post of .............
● The subscription and signature
➢ Yours faithfully/sincerely,
Below Are Some Important Examples with proper format answers for your Examinations.
1. A reputed community school is seeking a Secondary Level Science Teacher. The school invites applications from Nepali citizens who have at least Bachelor's degree in Science and two years of teaching experience. Write a job application for the post, supposing that you meet all the criteria. (एउटा प्रसिद्ध सामुदायिक विद्यालयले माध्यमिक तह विज्ञान शिक्षक खोजिरहेको छ। विद्यालयले विज्ञान विषयमा स्नातक गरेको र दुई वर्ष शिक्षण अनुभव भएको नेपाली नागरिकबाट आवेदन माग गरेको छ । आफ्नो सबै योग्यता पुगेको सम्झी उक्त पदको लागि दरखास्त लेख्नुहोस् ।) -
Answer:
Birtanagar-10,
Morang 7th October 2023
The Principal
ABC Secondary School
Birtanagar-10, Morang
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for the position of 'Secondary Level Science Teacher which has been advertised in The Rising Nepal on 5th of October.
Regarding my personal, academic and professional background, I'm a boy of 26 with a dynamic and pleasing personality. Furthermore, I have completed Bachelor's degree in Science from Khwopa College, Bhaktapur and Master's degree in Physics with CGPA 3.90 from Tribhuvan University. Since completion of Bachelor's degree, I have been working as a Science teacher at Himalayan Academy, Dharan.
I have a deep passion to work with the kids. In addition to sound subject matter and pedagogical knowledge, I have excellent ICT knowledge for classroom instruction. Furthermore, I have also attended several teacher's professional development training and workshops. If you give me an opportunity, to work in your school, I will definitely work with diligence and dignity.
I have enclosed my updated CV, copies of certificates and experience letter along with this application.
I look forward to hearing your positive response at the earliest.
Sincerely yours,
Ram Timilsina
2. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced vacancies for technicians to be fulfilled through open competition. Prepare a draft of a cover letter to apply for the post. (खुला प्रतियोगिताबाट पदपूर्ति गर्ने गरी नेपाल विद्युत् प्राधिकरणले प्राविधिक पदहरूको विज्ञापन गरेको छ । उक्त कुनै पदमा आवेदन दिने दरखास्तको नमुना तयार गर्नुहोस् ।)
Answer:
17st September 2023
The Managing Director
Nepal Electricity Authority
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Dear Sir,
This is with reference to your job recruitment in 'The Gorkhapatra' daily for the position of 'Technical Assistant Level-5'. I'm interested in this position and would appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the position. I believe that my qualification, skill and experience make me an eligible candidate for the post.
I have completed B.E in electrical engineering from Tribhuvan University with. the first division. As per the campus's record, I topped the list in my batch. During my studies, I have participated in many conferences and training. In 2020, we participated in a technology contest and our team was the winner. Now, I have been working in Butwal Power Company Limited for two years.
I am confident that my skill and knowledge will be additional assets for NEA. I assure you that I can handle the duties and responsibilities mentioned in the advertisement. If I am given the post, I can assure you I will do my best to give you satisfaction. I have enclosed all the required testimonials along with detailed resume and references with this application. I further request you to feel free to contact me for any queries. I look forward to your positive-response.
Yours faithfully,
Samman Bhatta
Email: hemant12@gmail.com
3. A well-established electronics company requires a motivated and skilled professional for the post of an 'Accountant'. The company seeks applications from individuals with at least a Bachelor's degree in Management and two years of professional experience. Write a letter of job application for the post considering yourself to be eligible in about 150 words. (You are Biraj B.K. from Lalitpur) (एउटा प्रतिष्ठित इलेक्ट्रोनिक्स कम्पनीको लागि केही उत्प्रेरित र दक्ष लेखापालको आवश्यकता छ । उक्त कम्पनीले कम्तीमा स्नातक तह उत्तीर्ण गरी दुई वर्ष कार्यानुभव रहेका आवेदकहरूबाट निवेदन आह्वान गर्दछ । सो पदका लागि आफू योग्य भएको कुरा उल्लेख गर्दै दरखास्त लेख्नुहोस् ।)
Answer:
Sanepa-2, Lalitpur
13 September 2023
The Managing Director
CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd
Satungal, Kathamndu
Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your vacancy announcement published in The Kathmandu Post, dated on 10th September, I would like to apply for the post of 'Accountant' as a competent candidate.
Regarding my personal and professional background, I am a boy of 28. I have completed Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with 4 CGPA in 2019 from Kathmandu University. I passed Bachelor's degree with Accounting as a major subject from Apex College, Kathmandu in 2016. In addition, I also have a few years of professional experience. Currently, I have been working at Prabhu Bank, Sanepa Branch, Lalitpur since 2018. As a self-motivated employee, I have been appreciated there.
I have sound knowledge and skills of accounting, financial reporting along with proficiency in the use of computer software for taxation and VAT purposes. Therefore, I am very confident to accomplish my duties and responsibilities with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency. If you give me an opportunity to render my service to your company, I shall leave no stone unturned to satisfy you.
For your kind information, I have enclosed all the required testimonials, along with my updated CV with this application.
I'm look forward to hearing a positive response from you.
Sincerely yours,
Supreme B.K.
biraj@gmail.com
4. Write an application for the post of 'Secondary Level English Teacher' advertised in 'The Himalayan Times' supposing that you are Pankaj Bhatta from Dadeldhura. (मानौं, तपाईं डडेल्धुराको पङ्कज भट्ट हो र हिमालयन टाइम्समा प्रकाशित माध्यमिक तह अङ्ग्रेजी शिक्षकको विज्ञापनका लागि दरखास्त लेख्नुहोस् ।)
Answer:
15st September 2023
The Headteacher
Kailpal Secondary School
Rupal, Dadeldhura
Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in 'The Himalayan Times' on 10th September 2023, I'd like to submit my candidacy for the post of 'Secondary Level English Teacher.'
I'm a young, energetic and experienced man of 25 years. I have passed SLC with the first division and I have completed my + 2 in English from Ashigram Secondary School, Rupal. Furthermore, I have passed B.Ed. in English specialization from Tribhuvan University securing first division in 2015. Since then, I have been working in a private school in Kathmandu. Besides, academic qualification, I have good knowledge of handling ICT. I assure you that I can blend ICT in my classroom. I have got an opportunity to get English language teacher's training in 2020. Now, I want to shift my career in government school as I have a dream of uplifting public schools and its quality.
I have submitted all of the copies of my certificates and experience letter along with references. I have also attached my bio-data along with the application.
I'm look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,
Rohit Bhatta
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