Critically analyze the following job-application letter as to its parts and effect.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 503.

12379 Sanches Drive

SanBernandino, CA 92405

Mr. Conrad W. Butler

Office Manager

Darden Inc.

1432 Butterfirel Road

San Francisco, CA 94 129

Dear Mr. Butler,

Can Darden Inc., use a hard working State University business major who wants a career in office administration? My experience, education, and personal qualities qualify me well for office administration work.

My five years of work experience (see enclosed resume) have taught me do all phases of office work. For the past two years I have been in charge of payrolls at Gynes Manufacturing company. At the administration of payrolls, I have had to handle all types of office operations, including records management and general correspondence. Although I am very happy on this job, it does not offer the career opportunity I seek with Darden.

Complementing by work experience are my studies at Metropolitan Community College. In addition to studying the prescribed courses in my major field of business administration, I selected electives to help me in my career objective. And I believe I have succeeded. I was awarded the Associate of Arts Degree last may with a 3.3 grade-point average (4.0 basis). But most important of all, I learnt from my studies how office work should be done.

In addition, I have the personal qualities that would fit me into your organization. I like people, and through experience I have learnt how to work with them as both a team-leader and a player.

My preparation has been designed to prepare me for work in office administration, Mr. Butler. So, may I talk to you about working for Darden? Please call me at 714- 599-2438 to arrange an interview.

Sincerely,

Jimmy L. Goetz.

1. What is the structure of the body of the letter?

2. Does the opening of the letter gain attention? Why?

3. Is the job search of the applicant justified? How?

4. What background areas are highlighted in the letter and why?

5. What area is most strongly emphasized and why?

6. Is the information provided grouped logically?

7. Are the personal interests related to the job?

8. Is the request for the action clear and appropriate? What makes it effective?

9. Does the applicant use any contracted forms in the letter?

4. Discussion. Answer the following questions:

· Describe a job- application letter you would write (a) immediately after graduation, (b) 10 years later. Point out similarities, differences and defend your position.

· What differences would you suggest in the writing of application letters for jobs in (a) accounting, (b) banking, (c) administration, (d) international tourism, (f) consulting, (g) informational systems?

· “In writing job-application letters, just present facts clearly and without analysis and interpretation. The facts alone will tell the employer whether he or she wants you” Comment on the viewpoint.

· Critically valuate the following sentences from the job-application letters:

Opening:

a) I am just that accountant you described in your advertisement in today's Times-Record.

b) I want to work for you!

c) Please consider this my application for any position for which my training and experience qualify me.

Purpose:

a) From 1999 to 2004 I attended Bradly University where I took courses leading to a B.S. degree with a major in finance.

b) For three years I was in the Marketing department in Northwest Bank.

Action:

a) I will call you on the 12^th to arrange an interview.

b) If my qualifications meet your requirements it would be greatly appreciated if you would schedule an interview with me.

c) Please call to set up an interview. Do it now - while it is on your mind.