Letter of Application (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Purpose of a letter of application
Purpose of a letter of application
Formal doc to apply for job/uni/scholarship; convince reader
First info at top of application letter
First info at top of application letter
Your complete address (sender's address)
Salutation when recipient's name unknown
Salutation when recipient's name unknown
Dear Sir/Madam
Salutation when recipient's name is known
Salutation when recipient's name is known
Dear [Name]
What appears after the salutation
What appears after the salutation
Subject line stating purpose of letter
What to include in introduction paragraph
What to include in introduction paragraph
Why writing, how learnt of opportunity, position applying for
STAR method meaning for body paragraphs
STAR method meaning for body paragraphs
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Closing phrase with 'Dear Sir/Madam'
Closing phrase with 'Dear Sir/Madam'
Yours faithfully
Closing phrase when using recipient's name
Closing phrase when using recipient's name
Yours sincerely
Tone required throughout application letter
Tone required throughout application letter
Formal & professional; avoid slang, contractions, casual lang